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The Year-Round Mental Performance Training for Athletes: A Coaching Plan
The locker room was silent. The scoreboard still glowed, 62-60. The season was over. Helmets and towels sat untouched while a few players...
Ben Carnes
Oct 911 min read


Why Athletes Crumble Under Pressure — And How to Fix It
For years I wasn’t satisfied with quick fixes and hype. I wanted a foundation-first way to build confidence that would actually hold when...
Ben Carnes
Sep 52 min read


Year-Round Mental Training for High School Athletes
On a Friday night under the lights, a high school basketball gym is packed. The game is tied. The student section is on its feet,...
Ben Carnes
Aug 239 min read


Staying Calm Under Pressure: Mental Toughness Techniques for Athletes
The crowd goes quiet. The scoreboard shows just seconds left. Your heart is pounding, your hands feel heavy, and every eye in the gym is...
Ben Carnes
Aug 2211 min read


Training the Mind for Pressure: Workbooks That Take Athletes Through the Focus Cycle
In sports, pressure moments reveal everything. Some athletes freeze. Some fold. And some flip the switch. The difference isn’t just physical talent, it’s the ability to control your mind and body when the game is on the line. That’s where the Focus Cycle comes in.
Ben Carnes
Aug 192 min read


Courtside with MTP #11: Motivation & Expectation
Dear Coaches, We’ve arrived at our final Courtside with MTP installment for the year and the final lesson in our Prime 5 series—five...
Ben Carnes
Jul 12 min read


Courtside with MTP #10: Optimistic Perfection
Dear Coaches, Welcome to the fourth installment of the Prime 5 series—five essential mental skills every athlete needs to reach their...
Ben Carnes
May 202 min read


The Power of Plus One
In every sport, at every level, there's a quiet difference-maker that doesn't show up on a stat sheet. It's not natural talent. It's not...

Danny Tippit
May 202 min read


Courtside with MTP #9: Physical Control
Dear Coaches, We’re continuing our Prime 5 series—five essential mental skills every athlete needs to develop to compete at their best....
Ben Carnes
Apr 292 min read


Courtside with MTP #8: Confidence
Hello Coaches, We’re excited to share the second installment of the Prime 5 series—five essential mental skills every athlete needs to...
Ben Carnes
Mar 253 min read


Courtside with MTP #7: Post-Season
Dear Coaches, We wanted to send out this resource out since the post-season is here, we will get back to the Prime 5 next month. As the...
Ben Carnes
Feb 273 min read


Courtside with MTP #6: Focus Activities
We’re excited to kick off the Prime 5 series, highlighting the five essential mental skills every athlete needs for success. These...
Ben Carnes
Jan 302 min read


Courtside with MTP #5: Pre-Practice Routines
Dear Coaches, We are excited to share a sample module from the FOUNDATION PROGRAM inside the MTP Academy. The FOUNDATION PROGRAM has 19...
Ben Carnes
Jan 12 min read


Courtside with MTP #4 - Body Language
Dear Coaches, We are excited to share our latest video on body language and how it influences confidence, competitiveness, and focus in...
Ben Carnes
Nov 26, 20241 min read


Courtside w/ MTP #3: Physical Control
Dear Coaches, Welcome back to Courtside with Mental Training Plan, brought to you in partnership with the Indiana Basketball Coaches...
Ben Carnes
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Mastering the Big Moments: How Quarterbacks Can Control Their Mind and Body Under Pressure
Since I began coaching football in 2008, I’ve had the opportunity to work with quarterbacks at every level. I’ve coached youth and travel...
Ben Carnes
Oct 16, 20249 min read


Courtside w/ MTP #2: Go-To Statement
Dear Coaches, Welcome back to Courtside with Mental Training Plan, a new monthly resource crafted exclusively for you, in partnership...
Ben Carnes
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Courtside w/ MTP #1: FOCUS
Dear Coaches, We are thrilled to introduce Courtside with Mental Training Plan , a new monthly resource crafted exclusively for you, in...
Ben Carnes
Aug 16, 20242 min read


Unlocking Athletic Potential: The Vital Role of Establishing Deadlines for Your Goals
Every game, match, race, and season builds up to a defining moment: the finish line. But what if I told you that the magic of the finish...

Emily Robinson
Apr 16, 20246 min read


SMART Goals
When a fourth-grade quarterback steps onto an empty high school field, what does he see?What does he dream about? He sees himself...

Emily Robinson
Mar 28, 20245 min read
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