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STRESS TO
SUCCESS

Investigating the Effect of Extenuating Life Circumstances on NBA Player Performance

For athletes, the mental side of the game can make or break performance. Learning how to handle mental and emotional stress is a crucial skill for athletes seeking to consistently perform at their best. My research investigates the question of how extenuating life circumstances affect player performance in the NBA.

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Stress to Success is on a mission to empower young athletes to turn adversity into advantage by teaching them how to harness stress for greater performance and growth.

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Stress can be a performance enhancer…

If you know how to use it like the pros.

A majority of NBA players perform better under stress, suggesting that these athletes have learned how to thrive in high-pressure situations and channel adversity into a competitive advantage.

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