Talent without mental toughness training can be average when it comes to consistent performance… But average talent with mental toughness makes good athletes accomplish great things.

Many athletes search for the answer for how to become “mentally tough” and many athlete don’t know how to cultivate it. Even worse, many athletes and coaches don’t know what mental toughness is and how it can help their performance. Athletes hear professional athletes and Olympians espouse the virtues of mental toughness training and how mental toughness was the reason for their great athletic achievements.

In the fiercely competitive arena of athletics, raw talent and physical prowess may be prerequisites, but there’s an intangible quality that can propel athletes to greatness – coachability. We are going to delve into the multifaceted world of coachability: what it signifies, why coaches hold it in high regard, how it can revolutionize an athlete’s career, and, most importantly, how aspiring student-athletes can embrace and master this attribute to not only excel in sports but also unlock the doors to coveted athletic scholarships.

When it’s the end of your work day and you don’t feel like hitting the track, do you find a way to get it done, or do you make an excuse to skip out? If is starts raining while you’re on your bike, do you call it a day or do you welcome the challenge? When you have a bad race does it shake your confidence, or do you take the experience and build from it?

As a student athlete, you inhabit a world that demands peak performance on two fronts: the sports arena and the classroom. Striking the right balance between your athletic pursuits and academic responsibilities can be a daunting challenge. However, there’s a potent tool at your disposal that can make this journey not only manageable but also enriching: time management. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve deeper into the art of time management for student athletes, exploring the mental aspects, offering tips for stress reduction, and providing strategies to help you excel in both sports and academics.

Mental resilience is about so much more than gritting your teeth whenever things get hard. It's also about looking for ways to overcome those difficulties and embracing challenges with a positive mindset. As an adaptive athlete and coach, I have a unique perspective and approach to any obstacle or challenge. I am aware of a problem but recognize the solutions.