CHAMPIONS MINDSET Over the past 30-plus years of coaching athletes, the ones that get the most out of the sport develop a Champions Mindset. I came across this book in 2015 and it stuck with me as I hope these B.E.S.T words will stick with you and your athlete. |
Dr. Jim Afremow has written an incredible book on how we as athletes, leaders, teachers, and parents can develop a "Champion's Mindset," emphasizing that before we can perform like a champion, we must remove self-doubt and think like one. |
Preparing your mind to be the best starts with B.E.S.T. |
B. Belief. When you believe you can become a champion, your training is champion-like. What Afremow suggests to the athletes he trains is to believe they finished second in the last event--fuel the belief with needing to raise your level ever so slightly. |
E. Enjoyment. We gain more enjoyment when we enjoy the process and look forward to working. Embrace the work. Love it, and with enjoyment comes progress. |
S. Self Talk. We hate having ants in our homes — and we should never have ants on our minds. ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts) create doubt, they create uncertainty and the quicker we remove them, the better we prepare. |
T. Toughness. Being mentally tough means moving on from a mistake while remaining positive and proactive. |
Having great athletic talent is a wonderful skill, but without a champion's mindset, it can never reach its full potential. |
