A Coach's Diary

“Pressure is something you feel when you don’t know what you’re doing. You’ve got to be confident when you’re competing. You’ve got to be a confident player. That comes from preparation.” - Peyton Manning  How do you handle pressure? Do you thrive in it, or do you melt in it? When I was growing up, coaches would say, “Pressure can bust pipes or make diamonds.” How you respond to it can either break you or bring out the best in you. Under too much stress, some people get overwhelmed, panic, shut down, or fall apart. Others grow stronger, sharper, and more focused, and rise to the challenge. Peyton Manning is one of the best quarterbacks of all time. He said, “Pressure is something you feel when you don’t know what you’re doing. You’ve got to be confident when you’re competing. You’ve got to be a confident player. That comes from preparation.” The times when I feel more confident are the times when I’m most prepared, so prepare relentlessly. Know what success looks like and what you ...