We all have heard the saying that sports is 90% mental and 10% physical, at least at the elite level. For youth it's likely more like 60/40. The reality though is that young athletes receive 95%-100% physical and skills training and almost 0% mental. While we try to incorporate a certain level of mental preparation into what we do on the field with our athletes, this is something much more comprehensive. Mental toughness is NOT something you are born with or not! Either you are trained or untrained, that's it! Mental toughness is a skill set, just like anything else. And that is how we teach it. Just like in lacrosse, we do drills to teach skills, to build a skill set. And that is how we train Mental Toughness. We teach the following skills in either one on one coaching sessions or in a group format. Mental Toughness Skills Elite Mindset Motivation and Commitment Focus and Awareness Self Control and Discipline Process over Outcome Meditation and Mental Imagery Routines and Habits of Excellence Time Management and Organization Leadership