I teach my students to take control of their own confidence level by being proactive and accepting responsibility  for their thoughts and beliefs. Some athletes who are talented physically gain a lot of confidence based on talent. Some athletes train hard and develop confidence from training. A strong foundation, such as a past success, will give you a strong foundation and will build your confidence. You must be able to tap into the sources of confidence that have the most meaning for you and review these confidence boosters often, even befor eyou compete.

 A confidence resume should be based on your past success, accomplishments, strong parts of your game, and any other source that supports your confidence. To develop a confidence resume, develop a long list of the reasons you should feel confident. Write your resume based on the following questions:

1. What are your strengths as an athlete?

2. What have others complimented you on in your sport?

3. What have you accomplished in your sport that makes you most proud?

4.How would you describe your skills to others if you took the most positive stance possible?

5. What can you say about your training that gives you confidence?

6. What can you say aobut your commitment or work ethic in sports?

7. How are others supportive of your sport that helps you feel confident?

Write those out and you will have your resume. And I am sure you will realize you have A LOT to be confident about. Take that with you as you step up to the plate, the free-throw line, or onto any court or field. You OWN it. Believe in that.