Mental Toughness
Mental toughness is at the core of every great lacrosse player. I believe it’s what separates good athletes from exceptional ones. On the field, it’s not just about skill—it’s about grit, resilience, and the ability to push through adversity. Through my years as both a player and a coach, I’ve learned that developing mental toughness isn’t just about being tough; it’s about maintaining focus, staying composed under pressure, and bouncing back stronger after setbacks. Here, I’ll share insights and tips to help you strengthen your mindset and take your game to the next level.
Become a Complete Athlete
When I coach lacrosse, I often remind my players that it’s not enough to just be fast, strong, or skilled. To truly succeed, you need to be a complete athlete — someone who is pre…
20 Ways to Get Mentally Tough and Build Resilience
Everyone experiences doubt, fear, adversity, and pressure. But the mentally tough don’t just survive — they thrive. Mental toughness isn’t about being perfect or emotionless. It’s…
Practice with Purpose: Why Great Players Never Go Through the Motions
In sports and in life, mediocrity often masquerades behind busy schedules and mindless repetition. But greatness? It grows quietly, in the dark, long before the spotlight. Jon Gor…
Uplift Your State of Mind: It All Starts Inside
I’ve come to realize that the most powerful changes in life begin internally. Whenever I’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, it wasn’t the situation that needed to change…
The Power of Preparation in Sports and Life
In competitive sports and high-performance environments, success isn’t an accident. It’s the result of relentless preparation, discipline, and a commitment to showing up every sin…
Patient. Present. Deliberate: My Mindset for Endurance
If I had to boil down the way I approach life, coaching, and leadership, it comes down to three words: patient, present, deliberate. These aren’t just ideas I toss around — they&#…
Coaching Leadership Strengths That Define Coach H
When you observe Scott Holava, Coach H in action — on the sideline, in conversation, or through his writing — it’s clear he leads with intention. His coaching philosophy extends f…
The Madness of Going All In
Going all in. It sounds reckless. It sounds wild. But for those who’ve truly tasted what it means, it’s the only path worth taking. In a world that praises caution, promotes conti…
Why Work Ethic Matters More Than Looking Good
I’ve had a lot of people ask me lately about the way I approach life, lacrosse, and how I keep going day after day, even when it’s hard. And sometimes, the easiest way to ex…
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