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Book Review: Do Hard Things by Steve Magness

Do Hard Things by Steve Magness attacks out-dated conceptions and provides a guide to how we can develop true mental toughness.

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Training must be mindful, not mindless

If players are at such a level of fatigue that they are simply going through the motions, there is no training value.

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It’s how well they stay engaged that matters

Here's a quote describing exactly what elite performers are able to do when the internal and/or external pressure is on.

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Making practices harder than games

We often hear that practices should be harder than matches, but how do we do that? This article offers some ways you can get there.

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Mental fatigue and focus training

An article from the running arena brings up the subject of mental fatigue and focus and how they relate to athletic performance.

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A couple ways to develop mental toughness

Here are a couple of ways you can create frustration, distraction, and pressure on your players in practice to help them become mentally tougher.

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If you think it’s them you should think some more

It's easy to place blame on players for their lacking in things like coachability and mental toughness, but to do so is a form of hypocrisy.

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Linking mental toughness to fitness and fatigue

A player's mental toughness is closely linked to their fitness and the amount of rest and recovery they get - both in the short and long-term.

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Book Review: The Brain Always Wins by John Sullivan and Chris Parker

The Brain Always Wins by John Sullivan and Chris Parker could be quite beneficial to both your coaching and your own personal health and development.

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