(Seven min. read)

Last week we talked about the support network.  This week we will continue our discussion of the performance components and talk about emotional toughness.  We’ll talk about controlling and channeling our emotions to help us fuel our drive and determination to perform at our best.  We’ve all experienced or seen emotional meltdowns and witnessed their effect on performance.  If not quickly subdued, the effect can be catastrophic.  Today, we’ll talk about how and why this happens, and most importantly, how to harness our emotions and direct them in a positive manner.

(Five min. read)

I recently kicked off a series of articles focused on the six performance components:  physical toughness, emotional toughness, critical thinking, support network, and spiritual toughness.  Last week we focused on the mental toughness component and looked at how it relates to and interacts with the other five components.  This week, we are going to discuss the support network component.  This component is pretty straight forward, but there are a few considerations worth discussing. 

(7 min. read)
The hockey season is officially done and the St. Louis Blues won the Stanley Cup in seven games.  What a series is was!  Many thought and hoped the Blues would win the series at home in game six.  The entire city of St. Louis was ready to explode and party.  It didn’t happen, at least not as planned.  Instead, the Blue’s took a beating and lost 5-1, forcing a game seven, in Boston.  Not a good situation, unless you play for, or are a fan of the St. Louis Blues.