Young athletes with high expectations often get frustrated and lose focus when they don’t meet their expectations. Mike Mancini, a certified mental performance coach, explains how to set process goals and gives an example. The aim is for young athletes to focus on staying grounded in the moment, not on the score, stats or the win.
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Last Updated on August 20, 2025 by Patrick Cohn
