A WISE Approach to a TOUGH Challenge
It’s a unified opinion amongst coaches that the athletes of today lack resilience and aren’t as ‘tough’ as those from previous generations. This isn’t just referring to physical toughness but being mentally tough too. But we beg the question whether Gen Y and Z athletes actually know what toughness means? Do they understand the value of a mental framework that pushes you to complete every practice, perform under pressure, and get through difficult challenges? Have they been taught what these strategies are and how to rely on them when the scoreboard isn’t in their favor? Are they resilient enough to bounce back from injury? This article identifies a WISE approach to this tough challenge.
