QUALITIES OF A GREAT “ATHLETE”
From Dr Bruce Brown, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Having each of these qualities is at least as important
beyond
sports.CONFIDENCE
An
athlete
displays a quiet inner
confidence based on preparation
,her own and that of her teammates. Confidence is
a belief based on your daily workhabits and your constant progress
. This kind of confidence is
contagious
within ateam, built as athletes subject themselves to
tough challenges and practices
and seethe value in
hard work
.
These athletes develop a “go for it” mentality, becomeunafraid of failure, remain confident in “rough waters”. They prepare hard everyday.
When success follows, athletes tell you it’s because of the effort they put intopreparation.