A research study was conducted to analyze and see how kids with mental toughness performed compared to those without it. Out of a random groupings of people the researchers found that the mentally tough athletes were well better off in their sport. There were 5 reoccurring themes with the athletes that possed mental toughness. First off the athletes proved and showed their mental toughness by overcoming obstacles and not getting down on themselves when things did not go their way. Second the athletes who were mentally tough were much more self driven to do well in their given sport and were self determined. Third the mentally tough were able to control their emotions while playing the sport. This is a very good skill to possess because emotions can sometimes get the best of you when playing a sport. Fourth the mentally tough focus on ways to become better at their sport in ways where they do not get all the glory. They will do things that help their team win that most people may not notice such as giving an assist in Basketball. Lastly mentally tough athletes are good teammates, they are not selfish. They will do whatever it takes to win, whether that is them grinding it out every play while someone else gets all the glory by scoring the baskets. They do not care about the glory they just do whatever it takes for their given team to succeed.
