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What motivates you to reach your athletic potential?
In this section you will find articles from top coaches, Olympic and Pro athletes that will help you "light the fire" within as you reach for your dream. |
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Being a Champion: Competing with the Right Frame of Mind |
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The secret to success lies in your pattern of thought - your attitude. Your attitude will determine whether you are successful or not. |
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Bench Strength - Understanding the Importance of Team |
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"The bench" holds different meanings to different people. Many athletes have a negative connotation o the bench - and of those who reside there. In reality, the bench may be the most misunderstood resource of the team. |
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Confidence |
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Every action you take brings you more confidence in taking additional actions. Confidence comes from doing. |
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Don't Listen to Them! |
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Believe in yourself and your dream, not to the negative voices that surround you! |
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Get Back Up! |
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It is easy to complain when you suffer a setback. Easy, and useless. When you get knocked down the thing to do is... |
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Has to Dance |
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New Motivational Tip! |
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A renowned dance instructor once said, "I would rather have someone who has to dance than someone who just wants to dance." As coaches we look for the athletes who "has to dance." |
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How to Become a Fearless Warrior |
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A major component of competitive success deals with controlling fear. In athletics, fear of failure, fear of looking bad, and fear of not meeting expectations all inhibit how an athlete performs. Fear is a negative emotion that can be controlled and eliminated. |
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Love the Battle |
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New Motivational Tip! |
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To be a champion, to find success, you have to learn to "Love the Battle." |
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Overcoming Adversity |
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Olympic champion Steve Fraser shares how he overcame adversity both academically and athletically as a freshman at the University of Michigan. |
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Mental Toughness...Acting the Part |
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Toughness encompass the mental, physical and emotional aspects of life. Being extremely tough means that you will be able to perfrom at your idea competitive state not matter what. |
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Prerequisities for Athletic Success |
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If you desire to be a champion, and enjoy athletic success, then you must first possess some required character qualities as it relates to sport. |
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Remember Your ABC's |
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Sometimes in life it is important to get back to basics, in this case to remember your ABC's. They will help you get back on the championship track - where your belong! |
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Talent, Skill, or Toughness? |
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What does it take to be a great performer? Talent, skill or toughness? |
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Ten Steps to Success |
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Ten thinking guidelines and operating procedures that will help you reach the next level in your sport. |
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The Winning Edge |
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Everyone who steps on the field of athletic competition wants to be a winner - a champion. What are the necessary qualities that produce a champion? |
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Total Release Performance |
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How would you like to win all the time in your athletic performance? You can, by understanding and applying what winning really involves. |
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Training Journal |
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Any elite or world class athlete will tell you that keeping a training journal is an absolute must if you want to make the most of your training. |
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What Does It Take? |
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What does it take to be the best? First, it takes desire...but, then it takes a variety of different components for different athletes. There are a few principles, though that seem to fit into all successful athletes... |
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Copyright (c) 2000, 2001, 2002, TTNL Reprinted with permission. |
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