How to Build Resilience Here's a sobering fact: 70% of youth athletes quit sports by age 13 because they stop having fun. Yet resilience in sport could change this trajectory entirely. As sport psychology practitioners, we recognize that mental resilience in sport means more than bouncing back from losses. It includes knowing how to stay calm under pressure and adapt to setbacks while maintaining focus. These qualities matter in sports and in life. Research shows that 88% of

What Really Drives Development and Performance in Elite Athletes? Research reveals that development and performance in elite athletes now extends way beyond physical fitness alone[30]. Modern sports performance coaches understand that achieving personal performance and development requires a multifaceted approach. Coaching quality shows a positive association with sports performance that matters most (β = 0.62, p < 0.001)[31], while factors such as training intensity and self