In a radio interview Monday the question was:
How important is mental training?
Short answer: mental training is paramount! It’s more important than physical training or technical training… everything starts in the MIND, yet it is under-utilized. Athletes at the highest level use this form of training on a regular bases to maintain their level of play. Young athletes can get a head start and train their brain NOW!
Most coaches, parents and even the athletes themselves believe that motivation has to be present in the individual… and without motivation you don’t stand a chance in reaching your goals, or developing into a great athlete. Not so much!! I’m here to tell you that’s wrong!! Motivation is something that comes and goes. Some days…
The Popular Mind is where must people seek general information, it’s how most folks base their daily habits, our thought process, routines and lifestyle. We like to be comfortable and keep things below the radar generally speaking… not drawing to much attention to ourselves. Can you step out into the spotlight and seize the moment?…
The saying “What you put in is what you get out” is true with many different aspects of life. I use this saying when speaking to people regarding training the Mind and Body. You can spend many hours each day training your physical body, but neglect the Mind and the body will only go so…
Your CORE musculature is the primary source of all movement in the body, plain and simple your core is involved in everything you do physically and should be trained for optimal efficiency, this includes breathing! Four groups of muscles makeup your inner core; The diaphragm – your primary breathing muscle attached to the lower ribs…
The “Zone” is the best mental space for an athlete to be when playing or competing. The physical benefits enhances performance on a biological level. Most coaches agree this is optimal for a successful outcome. Scientist at Northwestern University studying the “Zone” or “flow networks” found that the best soccer players, the ones who were…
Conditioning yourself to be your own source of positive feedback is paramount. Some of the most successful people in life, in sports are those who truly love what they do and pour all their energy into what they do. Everything they touch seems to glow with that same energy… why is that? The field of…