How to Build Mental Toughness in Young Athletes

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What does it mean to be mentally tough?
We hear the word used a ton by coaches and parents…but as athletes, it can be frustrating to know what this actually means.
Especially when you’re thinking about mental toughness for young athletes.
Not only is it difficult to get a clear idea of what it means to be mentally tough, but it’s often overlooked as to how this coveted mindset is developed.
But this idea of being mentally tough needs to be trained and strengthened just like any other skill.
And the sooner the better.
Which is why, in this video, mental game coach, Eli Straw, shows you the six characteristics that are needed to build mental toughness for young athletes.
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0:00 Intro
0:24 Improving mental toughness
1:30 Benefits of mental toughness
3:22 6 characteristics of mental toughness

[@elistraw]

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[@MeghanLovesIceSkating]

How do we translate these big concepts like self awareness to kids who maybe have never heard of that before?

[@elistraw]

A great way to introduce them to self-awareness is to give them two scenarios. One where they think confident thoughts like, "I've got this," and "I believe in myself." Then ask them how those thoughts would make them feel - happy, confident, upset, etc. Do the same thing with the second scenario, but have them think negative thoughts like, "I can't do this," or "I am terrible." This is a great way to begin getting them to understand the link between their thoughts and their feelings and how the two impact each other. Then you could take it a step further and ask them what type of behavior (so how they would play) would result from each of the two scenarios.

[@MeghanLovesIceSkating]

@@elistraw thank you for the response! I coach kids hockey and figure skating - I have so many questions but thank you for taking the time to answer this one!

[@elistraw]

@@MeghanLovesIceSkating Happy to answer any questions you have! If you would like, you can also email me any questions 👍

[@samzelda4338]

How can i built it

[@elistraw]

Hey there! Sorry for not getting back to you earlier! The best way to build mental toughness is to focus on building specific mental skills. Here's an article that goes into more detail on it: www.successstartswithin.com/blog/athlete-mental-toughness-training

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