A Step-by-Step Guide to Mental Toughness

How can you tell if you are mentally tough? Is it your endurance, your ability to come from behind, or strike out the last batter of the game? You might think a person who controls their emotions as tough, or one who can maintain complete focus amid a crowd of screaming fans.

I believe a mentally strong pitcher has a plan and sticks to it. She helps her teammates recover from their errors. Perhaps most importantly she understands the game, knowing when she’s in a crucial situation and can execute during those times.

I gathered important stats from renowned college coaches that will tell you if you are mentally tough. Here’s a sheet you can use for your next game to see if you have what it takes to perform under pressure.