Athletic success can be achieved through a combination of factors, including genetics, innate talent, exacting coaching and practice, and just sheer luck. "But performance is also greatly affected by what is between an athlete’s ears: mindset. An athlete’s state of mind is perhaps the single greatest factor that affects performance." Can the mindset of a player be maximized by reducing the interference to their sports potential?
Changing the Game Project shares 3 basic essentials they feel that every successful athlete needs to possess:
- Intrinsic motivation
- Enjoyment of their sport
- Autonomy over their sports experience
When there is enjoyment and autonomy over their sports experience, intrinsic motivation often naturally follows. When your youth athlete has all three of these basic essentials in their grasp, your child will attain the best state of mind to maximize their potential, and then all of the other factors that come into play will fall into place and enhance their performance.
For details: The Bare Essentials: Three Things Every Athlete Needs to Succeed
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