Building Mental Toughness Off the Field (IMAGE)

University of Miami

Building Mental Toughness Off the Field

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UM Professor Amishi Jha asks in a recent study if college football players can be trained to be mentally tough and resilient. The research reveals that mindfulness training but not relaxation training, improves college athletes' attention. Practice and adherence are key.

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