Mental Toughness Archives - Virginia Beach Select Lacrosse

5 Choices

Mental Toughness, Training

We only have about five choices in our life. We can be bad at what we do. We can be average at what we do. We can be good at what we do, which probably is God’s expectation for whatever ability he gives us. Or we can be excellent. Or we can be...

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The Brain as an Antenna: Unlocking the Secrets of Mental Health and Positivity

Mental Toughness, Training

We all receive those intriguing emails that make us ponder the mysteries of life. One day, I received an email that got me thinking about the human brain, thoughts, and mental health. It raised questions about why individuals with mental health issues...

Love: The Transformative Force

Mental Toughness, Training

In moments of unease, when nervousness and apprehension take hold, remember this: the most potent antidote to fear is love. Embrace a genuine affection for your pursuits. Cherish the very essence of being present. Embrace the bonds with those who...

Mental Toughness in Sports

Mental Toughness, Training

Mental toughness is often cited as a key ingredient in sports success and for good reason. Athletes who possess mental toughness have the ability to overcome challenges, persevere through difficult times, and maintain focus in the face of adversity....

Dealing with Energy Vampires

Mental Toughness, Training

In sports and on teams, Energy Vampires are individuals who drain the positive energy and enthusiasm of those around them. These individuals may exhibit negative behaviors such as complaining, criticizing, or blaming others, which can bring down the...

What the Best do Better

Mental Toughness, Training

Working with the best of the best, I’ve learned what the best do better than everyone else. These principles are for anyone who wants to strive for greatness and be their best. Whether you play sports or the piano, work with a computer, or a...

Servant Leadership in Sports

Mental Toughness, Training

In the world of sports and teams, leadership plays a crucial role in determining success. While there are various leadership styles, one that has gained significant popularity is servant leadership. This management approach prioritizes the needs and...

My Formula for Grit

Mental Toughness, Training

I identify grit as the number-one predictor and factor of success. It's not talent, title, wealth, or appearance. It's grit, the ability to work hard for an extended period of time towards a goal; to persevere, overcome, and keep moving forward in...

Positivity Leads to Winning

Mental Toughness

People think being positive means being less ambitious, less gritty, and less competitive but the truth is you can be positive and competitive. You can be positive and fierce. You can have a humble heart, a positive attitude, and a warrior spirit. Too...

Purpose-Driven Goals

Mental Toughness, Training

I do not coach my teams with a focus on winning (outcomes) or statistics. Of course, we practice and prepare to win the game, and we'll use our stats to help guide us in that preparation, but we do so with the belief that winning is just a byproduct...

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The Peavey Project

Mental Toughness, Training

We seek to empower others through teaching mindfulness in a research-based and relationship-centric way and we share these practices and tools as a guide to becoming your best for others.

10 Encouraging Messages Stay Positive

Mental Toughness

Embracing the dawn of a new week, Mondays beckon us to shift our perspective from mere obligations to the precious opportunities life presents. Life is not a burden but a gift, and within its daily rhythms, we hold the reins of three fundamental facets...