How Tough Are You Mentally?
August 11, 2008
It’s a challenging question isn’t it? Yet, it’s what separates the men from the boys and the women from the girls. Your mental toughness is as important as your physical conditioning and technical skill and in the big games - it’s often what makes champions. Looking at it closely, what makes up Your Mind? As a player let’s take a look.
Your Mind Consists Of:
- Communication – how well you listen to, instruct, guide and help teammates verbally.
- Confidence – your personal belief in your abilities.
- Aggression – your attitude and competitive nature.
- Understanding – how well you know and study the game.
- Reading the Game – your thought process and ability to impact the game tactically.
- Awareness – your vision and foresight to capitalize or reduce pressure in the game.
- Preparation – your ability to concentrate and perform consistently at high levels.
- Composure – your capability to recover mentally from performance lapses or manage high stress situations.
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