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 Traits

01:42 The Hard Truth About Talent

04:21 The Character Traits of Next Season Athletes

05:46 Character - According to Sports Psychology & Coaches

07:58 What is Character, Really? (The Brain Processes of Character Formation)

12:52 Practical Steps for Athletes to Develop Character

14:33 Tool 1 - Repetition & Recognizing Small Wins

15:33 Tool 2 - Pre-Decide Your Ideal Response

16:31 Tool 3 - Define Character Non-Negotiables

17:15 Tool 4 - Surround Yourself with High-Character People

17:41 Tool 5 - Own Your Mistakes (Publicly)

18:18 Tool 6 - Do Hard Things on Purpose

18:56 Tool 7 - Teach Character To Someone Else

19:50 Honest Self-Awareness - Would You Play You?

20:38 Impressive on Paper vs Impressive in Real Life

21:10 Closing Gratitude & How You Can Support