The Weight of Expectation: Lessons from the World Series
The World Series always exposes more than talent… it reveals mindset. And right now, the Dodgers are showing us how even the most skilled teams can get trapped by their own expectations. [...]
Time to Review a Few Relevant Blog Entries
It’s been a while since I have done any reviews. Several of my previous entries came to mind when I attended a private screening of the upcoming movie Draft Day last weekend (it opens on April 11th for those who are interested in seeing it). Here are three for you [...]
As the Olympics Begin, Mindset Will Play a Large Role in Who Medals
Since the Olympics only come around once every four years, they often wreak havoc on many athletes’ mental game. For some athletes, just the knowledge that failing to medal means four more years until their next opportunity to compete for an Olympic medal, is enough to throw them off their [...]
Offseason Work is What Leads to Athletic Breakthroughs
As is the case with most things in life, it is the unseen work that people put in that leads to major breakthroughs in whatever they are pursuing. As Michelangelo said, “If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful [...]
One Reason Why So Many College Stars Fail in the Pros
Many athletes think that because they are an exceptional college athlete, that it will translate into success and riches at the next level. The higher the level you are playing at in athletics, the more important the mental aspect of your game comes into play. I could list umpteen examples [...]
Why the NFL and NFLPA Need to Do More Post Career Counseling of Players
After the tragic apparent suicide death of Junior Seau yesterday, it’s time for the NFL to take the lead and set up a mandatory symposium for all players exiting the league. If they care enough to have these symposiums for all the new players coming into the league, how can [...]
Leaving College Early? Too Many Athletes Listen to the Wrong People
“In some South Pacific cultures, a speaker holds a conch shell as a symbol of temporary position of authority. Leaders must understand who holds the conch—that is, who should be listened to and when.” – Max De Pree More often than not, athletes who are coming out of college with [...]