Mental Toughness
The Savage ‘Finisher’ That’s Actually Amazing for Your Body
“Pain is just weakness leaving the body.” It’s one of the most common coaching phrases out there. It’s also used to justify some of the worst programming a coach can [...]
Why Getting 1% Better Each Day Is the True Mark of Toughness
My senior year of high school began in 1995. I played Pearl Jam over and over on my Walkman and Seinfeld was appointment viewing. But while bands and shows come [...]
Why I No Longer Use Punishment Runs With My Athletes
Inevitably, athletes will mess up. The standard will not be upheld. They will have a bad day and a bad attitude and say or do something they should not. They [...]
4 Big Lessons Kids Learn Through Fitness
Youth fitness programs are an excellent way to keep your child active. But the benefits of training extend far beyond the body. Weight training is a very powerful medium to [...]
5 Habits of Hard-Working High School Athletes
If there's one character trait coaches want to see in every athlete, it's a tireless work ethic. Hard-working individuals are coveted regardless of age, gender or level of play. The [...]
You’re Probably Not Broken: Why Dysfunction Shouldn’t Stop You From Training
The fitness industry preys on dysfunction. It seeks out the broken, the weak and the (seemingly) frail, chews them up, and then spits them out. One 24 session pack at [...]
The Most Powerful Form of Punishment for Athletes
If you have to punish them to get them to do that, you’ve already lost the war.
Why Many Young Athletes Struggle to ‘Play Physical’
In a recent piece, we outlined why roughhousing is one of the best activities for a child’s developing brain and body, and how, unfortunately, opportunities for it seem to be [...]
Rory McIlroy: ‘I Believe Every Person Should Have a Mantra’
Rory McIlroy is no stranger to success. The 30-year-old from Northern Ireland has four Major championship victories to his name, along with four Ryder Cup wins and a pair of [...]
More ‘Us,’ Less ‘Them’: What Championship Teams Focus On
What do you want from your athletes on game day? The coaches we consult will often begin with broad concepts like “win” or “compete at a high level.” These are [...]