Take Care of Your BODY & MIND | Advice to Young Players with Olympian April Ross

Athletes must work on both their mental and physical performance to succeed on the volleyball court. In this “from the vault” footage, April Ross, 3x Olympian for the U.S. Beach National Team, shares with athletes lessons she would share with her younger self. Ross highlights the importance of nutrition, prehab and recovery for preventing injury and how to harness more positive self-talk on the court to enhance confidence. 0:00 — What I Would Tell My Younger Self 0:15 — Learning the Importance of Nutrition and Recovery 0:40 — Preventing Injuries Through Better Habits 1:05 — Developing Strength and Consistency Through Daily Work 1:30 — The Power of Positive Self-Talk 2:00 — Overcoming Fear of Mistakes and Failure 2:30 — Building Confidence Through Mental Training 3:00 — Using Visualization and Positive Memories for Motivation 3:40 — Turning Negative Thoughts Into Confidence 4:10 — Final Words of Encouragement and Self-Belief