The concept of mental toughness is so new that there really isn’t an agreed and standard definition yet. The fun thing about that is anyone can pitch in with what they think mental toughness means and create their own definition. Below are some we found on the web but you might like to add your own via the comments box below. Once they’ve all been collected we (Condor Performance) might attempt to submit our own working definition.
“Mental toughness is doing whatever is necessary to get the job done including handling the demands of a tough workout, withstanding pain, or touching an opponent out at the end of a race.” – Jennifer Eberst, Women’s Swimming & Diving
“You can’t be a good swimmer without being mentally tough. You wouldn’t make it through a single workout if you weren’t. Swimmers must have the mental ability to let go of what their body feels and focus on the race, their stroke, or anything else that helps them finish the race.” – Sally Anderson, Women’s Swimming & Diving
“Mental toughness is not letting anyone break you.” – Jimi Mitchell, Football
“Mental toughness is not being affected by anything but what’s going on in the game or competition no matter what coaches, other players, or refs are doing. It’s being able to block out what’s not important.” – Jenny Brenden, Women’s Basketball
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