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#1 Component for Teen Athletes - Blog Post
# 1 Component that Helps Teen Athletes Achieve Success attitude confidence fear inspiration mistakes potential success

Can you guess the # 1 component that helps teen athletes become successful in their sport & their life?

  • It’s not their Education

  • It’s not how Fast they are, or how Strong they are

  • It’s not how Smart they are

Over the last decade, we’ve been studying what makes...

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Reality Check - Blog Post
Reality Check: Mental Skills Matter in Youth Sports adversity attitude challenges competition confidence discouragement failure leadership mental skills mental strength mental toughness mistakes perspective potential success

Is your child a superstar athlete? That’s great! But here’s a reality check. Having physical talent doesn’t guarantee success in youth sports. Mental skills are just as necessary – and often overlooked - in the pursuit of triumph on the field. Here are five reasons why...

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