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Josh Lifrak
How to stay mentally tough when facing adversity during competition
Posted: June 5, 2012
Dan Tierney
Novak DjokovicBy Josh Lifrak, Mental Conditioning specialist, IMG AcademyAfter saving four match points in a win today against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the French Open, Novak Djokovic was asked by reporters how he's developed a reputation for saving match points and...
How to control your emotions during competition
Posted: May 23, 2012
Dan Tierney
From Josh Lifrak, IMG Academy' mental conditioning specialistEvery athlete regardless of sport has gotten frustrated during competition.Regulate your breathing pattern to remain calm during competition.However, it's how you control that frustration which makes a...
Brett Hanewich throws a no-hitter!
Posted: February 29, 2012
Dan Tierney
Brett HanewichFor the past few weeks, IMG Academy baseball program pitching coach Steve Frey has worked with junior right-hander Brett Hanewich on sharpening his curveball."I told him that if he gets it right, it would be an unhittable pitch," Frey said. "I don't...
Performance tips for athletes: Getting out of mental quicksand
Posted: August 8, 2011
Dan Tierney
Every athlete struggles, it's how you deal with the situation that determines championsBy Josh Lifrak, Mental Conditioning Specialist, Athletic & Personal Development programWith the opportunity to watch youth athletes on a daily basis at IMG Academy, I'm...