Mental Toughness
3 Exercises to Build Mental Toughness That Don’t Break Down the Body
Train hard, train tough, but most importantly, train smart!
How ‘Bull Work’ Builds Stronger, Tougher Athletes
At Ultimate Advantage Training Center, we do lots of training that many would call “outside the box.” This is because we feel there are many things that are outside the [...]
A 3-Step Blueprint to Conquer Self-Doubt and Build Real Confidence
“I feel terrible,” she said grimly, untucking her jersey and punting the soccer ball away with her toe in a whirl of frustration. “Coach said I have no confidence on [...]
Zdeno Chara Plays With a Broken Jaw, Proves Hockey Players Exist on Another Level of Toughness
Most elite athletes are pretty tough. Hockey players are another level. Zdeno Chara, a defenseman for the Boston Bruins, stopped a screaming puck with his face in Game 4 of [...]
Stanley Cup Star Ryan O’Reilly Fueled by Rigorous, Unorthodox Training
Ryan O'Reilly is leading the St. Louis Blues to the promised land. The 28-year-old center is a big reason the Blues are within one win of their first Stanley Cup [...]
Draymond Green on the Incredible Power of Self-Confidence for Athletes
Hate him or love him, there’s no denying Draymond Green has beaten the odds.
How My Volleyball Team Survived a 15-Hour Tournament Day and Just Kept Winning
My Elite club team and I recently traveled to Springfield, Massachusetts for our New England Regional Volleyball Association qualifier tournament. This tournament is much like the numerous in- and out-of-region [...]
What Every Athlete Can Learn From Max Homa’s First PGA Tour Victory
Max Homa’s win at the 2019 Wells Fargo Championship represents one of the most remarkable turnarounds in golf history. He pocketed $1.42 million for his victory, and while that’s an [...]
Undeterred: How LB Jordan Kunaszyk Went From Zero-Star Recruit to All-American
Jordan Kunaszyk can't take a hint. Every time life has dealt the former Cal linebacker a metaphorical gut punch, every time the universe has seemingly conspired against his dream of [...]
What Every Athlete Can Learn From Chris Davis and His Historic 0-For-54 Slump
Chris Davis’ record-breaking slump is finally history. After going hitless in his final 21 at-bats of 2018, the Baltimore Orioles first baseman started the 2019 campaign 0-33. That’s 54 consecutive [...]