021 - The Pain Point Series (Part 3) - Character Traits

Athletes - You may have heard this before: "You've got a ton of physical gifts, and God-given skills and abilities. BUT…" And what comes after the BUT is the hard truth - your talent isn't enough.In Episode 021 of the Next Season Podcast I dive into one of the most important traits that will impact your opportunities on the field and in life: YOUR CHARACTER.You'll learn about what character really means, what coaches look for, the brain science of character, and practical steps you can take to work on it.This is the same format I did in episodes 11 and 12 - taking questions and comments directly from parents and coaches to help address some of the biggest challenges they face with their athletes.011 - Strategies to Overcome an Athlete's Biggest Mental Challenges (Part 1 of 2)012 - MORE Strategies to Overcome Common Athlete Pain Points (Part 2 of 2) Got more questions or challenges? Drop a comment, send me a DM, or email.00:00 Introduction to Episode 021 - Character Traits01:42 The Hard Truth About Talent04:21 The Character Traits of Next Season Athletes05:46 Character - According to Sports Psychology & Coaches07:58 What is Character, Really? (The Brain Processes of Character Formation)12:52 Practical Steps for Athletes to Develop Character14:33 Tool 1 - Repetition & Recognizing Small Wins15:33 Tool 2 - Pre-Decide Your Ideal Response16:31 Tool 3 - Define Character Non-Negotiables17:15 Tool 4 - Surround Yourself with High-Character People17:41 Tool 5 - Own Your Mistakes (Publicly)18:18 Tool 6 - Do Hard Things on Purpose18:56 Tool 7 - Teach Character To Someone Else19:50 Honest Self-Awareness - Would You Play You?20:38 Impressive on Paper vs Impressive in Real Life21:10 Closing Gratitude & How You Can Support