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Mental Toughness blog

Alex Rodriguez – the attitude that takes you to the top.

Wednesday, 08 September 2010 22:31

Every now and again I work with an individual or a team that I just KNOW is going to go all the way. What makes those athletes stand out is never talent, rather it is attitude. Attitude is of course an umbrella word that covers many things and implies many more. Many athletes talk about attitude, however only a few of those athletes live it. As such I am always looking for stories of athletes that embody that kind of attitude to use as an example for aspiring athletes.
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Off target hooker

Wednesday, 08 September 2010 22:31

There was a great question asked this week in the mental toughness section of the forum. Jords was asking for coaching guidance for a hooker who's line-outs are off target when under pressure - Mental Toughness Specialist Tim Goodenough gives an expert answer and excellent advice on what a coach can do.
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Don't the Boks want to play?

Wednesday, 08 September 2010 22:31

Whenever I am sitting in pubs and restaurants with friends and the Boks happen to have a poor performance; I often hear this refrain- "Don't they want to play?"

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What has happened to the Springboks?

Wednesday, 08 September 2010 22:31

"I have been really surprised by the Boks poor performances in this away leg of the Tri-nations. For me it doesn’t make sense, a very good team shouldn’t be this poor in just a year. The two significant omissions of Fourie Du Preez and Frans Steyn shouldn’t have had that much of an impact." Mental Specialist Tim Goodenough believes there must be more going on.
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Dealing with negative beliefs and doubts as a player or a coach

Wednesday, 08 September 2010 22:31

Tim Goodenough explores the question - of whether as a player or coach -  you have to deal with negative feelings and doubts before you can focus on the positive.
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About high performance teams

Wednesday, 08 September 2010 22:31

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Tim looks at the “greatest show on earth” and what it taught us about the importance of developing a high performance team culture.

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Is sports Psychology just about motivation?

Wednesday, 08 September 2010 22:31

Listening to the Soccer World Cup commentary in South Africa it would be easy to believe that a Football/soccer manager’s job is primarily about motivation. But is sports psychology just about motivation?

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