Mental Toughness

We define Mental Toughness to be consistent and remain focused, being resilient and in control under pressure; having an edge!

If you’re Mentally Tough the Outcome will be:  “You are in Control”

Here are 3 reasons to be Mentally Tough no matter the situation!

-          Keeps you focused at the task at hand

-          Doesn’t allow frustration / mistakes to demoralize your focus

-          Assists you in not breaking down under pressure

Positive                                               Negative

- Controlled                                         - Frustrated

- Steady                                               - Chaos

- Focus                                                            - Confused

- Poise                                                 - Meltdown

Where does the game demand you being Mentally Tough?

-          To block out what is not important

-          To respond correctly to the pressures of the game

-          Allows you to bounce back from mistakes

To Play Hard – I am determined to be relaxed and ready

To Play Smart – I am determined to be poised

To Play Together – I am determined to be calm for others

To Play True – I am determined to be myself

Mentally Tough Quotes –

-          “Concentration and Mental Toughness are the margins of victory” Bill Russell

-          Mentally Tough is staying strong and thriving in the love of the Game

-          Be on Guard - Proverb

-          “It is not letting anyone break you” Jimi Mitchell, PSU

“Will you be disciplined today?”