Mental Toughness:
by
Jake Downey

SOME THOUGHTS ON 'MENTAL TOUGHNESS' AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR COACHES AND PLAYERS IN SPORT

“When the going gets tough the tough get going”

ABSTRACT

Mental toughness is a quality that is highly valued in sport. It is considered essential in those athletes who aspire to success in world-class sport. At present there is much debate on what it is and how to develop it. In this paper mental toughness is discussed in detail from a philosophical and practical perspective. The conclusion is that mental toughness is related to that degree of motivation a player possesses and is developed by good coaching, a well designed programme of preparation and appropriate competitive experiences.

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Was printing Jake Downey's "Winning Badminton Singles" when I saw this article he wrote.

I wanted to add it in the Badminton Articles Section, under Phil's thread but it seems I don't have the permission to do so.

Could the moderators add this there? Thanks! :)

ah............. a long but good informative article :D :D :D modious

thanks modious. i made a copy there.

I agree with what is said mental fitness is very important in a game of badminton once you start to lose your confidence you start to play worse:( :(

good read modious, I can't believe I didn't find this thread until today. :confused: this is definitely another great point I need to work on. sigh...so many things wrong w/ my game. :(