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PARENTS! Don't Coach This- Just Share it
One of the hardest parts of parenting a serious athlete is knowing what to say — and when to say nothing at all.
So instead of parents trying to “coach the mental game,”I’m going to do something different.
Below are the Top 10 Mental Performance Standards I’ve used with thousands of athletes.
👉 This is NOT for you to explain.👉 This is NOT for you to enforce.👉 This is NOT for you to turn into a lecture.
Your only job:
- Screenshot it
- Text it
- Or forward it as-is
Let it come from me, not you.
📄 THE SHAREABLE “COACH NOLAN” VERSION
(What parents send to athletes)
Title:🎯 From Coach Nolan: 10 Standards Serious Athletes Live By
Coach Nolan’s Top 10 Mental Performance Standards:
- Control your state before every rep
- Use the same routine every time
- Execute the task — not your emotions
- Show up daily, even when it’s boring
- Train because you want to, not because someone reminds you
- Build confidence through work, not words
- Manage your energy — calm beats hype
- Make smart decisions when tired or frustrated
- Respond to misses faster than everyone else
- Hold yourself accountable — no excuses
“College coaches don’t recruit talent alone — they recruit habits.”
— Coach Marc Nolan
Final Line (Important):“Pick ONE. Train it for 14 days.”
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PARENTS! Don't Coach This- Just Share it
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