Mental Toughness Crossword

1. Physical training which strengthens an athlete and requires mental toughness
3. Someone who has this quality could also be described as steady or cool-headed
4. A love for the sport which is essential for every athlete
6. A continued vigorous/determined attempt
8. Important for team sports in order to build trust on and off the court/field/track/etc.
10. Important to recharge your body and mind
16. This powerful attribute should come from within, not from others around you
17. Athletes are often afraid of this but it is essential for success
20. Long term effort despite challenges
21. A practice in which athletes picture performing certain aspects of their sport in their minds
22. A common condition with athletes, a feeling of worry or nervousness
23. Important for fueling the body yet also important for a strong and ready mind

1. Essential between teammates and coaches in order to make clear expectations, needs, thoughts, etc.
2. A way of thinking in which you believe your abilities can be improved through effort, learning and persistence
5. A feeling which creates a need to perform well, and distress at the thought of failure
7. Deep breathing technique used to calm nerves especially before a competition
9. Strength of character, courage and determination
10. How we value and perceive ourselves
11. Acronym used when making goals
12. An athlete’s place or job on the team, something which must be accepted in order to succeed
13. Making and sticking to long term training habits in order to achieve a desired outcome/goals
14. An effective stress management technique in which you put the thoughts in your head on paper
15. Talk Using this mental technique in a positive way is extremely beneficial, while using it in a negative way is extremely detrimental
18. A condition in which an athlete experiences fatigue and declining performance in their sport despite consistent training
19. A form of mindfulness which clears your head and focuses your attention and awareness