Mental Fitness for Long Term Athletes

Mental Fitness for Long-Term Athlete Development, written by a team of experts led by Karen MacNeill, Ph.D., explains that mental fitness is just as necessary for success in sport as physical fitness or technical comprehension.

The messages and activities highlighted in the article align with Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and address how athletes, coaches, and parents can aid the mental development of athletes at each stage of LTAD.

Click the image to download the document. You will also find it here in the “More resources” section of our Athlete Development (LTAD) page.