Sunday, July 26, 2009

COACH SUMMITT ON MENTAL TOUGHNESS

I ask our players to give more of themselves than they think is possible. I know they have more inside of them. I know it. That's why I set such high standards for them physically. I want them to learn how to dig deeper.

By doing things when you are too tired, by pushing yourself father than you thought you could -- like running the track after a two-hour practice -- you can become a competitor. Each time you go beyond your perceived limit, you become mentally stronger.

From "Reach for the Summit"
By Pat Summitt with Sally Jenkins