Abstract
Mental toughness in athletes is a difficult concept to explain but essential for long-term success in sport. Fostering mental toughness requires both physical and mental challenges. In sport, this is most often executed during practice sessions. This article defines the concept of mental toughness and provides ideas on the role of coaches in establishing mental toughness in their athletes.
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Bradford Strand
Brad Strand ([email protected]) is a professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences at North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND.
Amanda Anderson
Amanda Anderson is a graduate student in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences at North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND.
Jackson Kreuser,
Jackson Kreuser is a graduate student in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences at North Dakota State University at Fargo, ND.
Jared Samuelson
Jared Samuelson is a graduate student in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences at North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND.