'Each time I step on the basketball court, I never know what will happen. I live for the moment. I play for the moment.'
-- Michael Jordan
Athletes pursue being in the zone - an optimal state of mind and body that enables them to produce their best performances.
Have you ever been in the ... Views: 1110
"The essence of the game of baseball is SELF-ESTEEM vs. FEAR."
Augie Garrido, head coach of 2005 Baseball National Champion Texas University
My pen was flying across my notebook last January when Garrido was spilling the beans on the secrets to his success to a couple thousand coaches at ... Views: 1121
In 2001 I was working with the Yankees trying to help young players transition from the minors to the Big Leagues. I asked Derek Jeter, "How does a young guy coming into Yankee Stadium to play for the Yankees deal with the pressure?"
His answer dropped my jaw. Here's why.
A year prior I ... Views: 1140