People love to talk about “grit,” like it’s just grinding through pain. But real mental toughness is smarter than that. It’s learning how to reset after failure, how to stay focused under pressure, and how to believe in yourself when things aren’t going your way.

We train bodies every day, but training the mind takes just as much work. Visualization, self-talk, breathing—it’s all part of the game. And when players start to master their mindset, they don’t just become stronger athletes, they become more confident, resilient people in every part of life.