Coaches Insider
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Log In
  • Sign Up Free
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
    • Men’s Basketball
    • Women’s Basketball
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track & X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • ADInsider
Navigation
  • FOOTBALL HOME
  • Skills & Drills
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Coaching Clinics
  • Shop
  • Insider +Plus

Mental Toughness: A Skill That Can Be Developed with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.

April 7, 2026 • By Football Coaches Insider

Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that mental toughness is a skill, and it can be developed. It is about how an individual responds to adversity, difficult situations, setbacks, and failure. Mental toughness is not required when everything is going well for an athlete. She explains that you don't get to pick when you experience mental toughness moments and gives several examples of possible situations. When these instances happen, it is an opportunity for an athlete to develop their mental toughness capabilities. She explains that iron sharpens iron, and it is under pressure that diamonds are made.

Achieving Excellence by Dr. Colleen M. Hacker with Mallory E. Mann - Book with Online Resource - click here.

This clip comes from our AD Insider | Thursday 30 episode #112. Click here to view full episode.

MyNotes () Leave a Comment (1 Comments)

More from Football Coaches Insider View all from Football Coaches Insider

10 Qualities of a Good Player and The 10 Don’ts with Aaron Marshall - Brother Rice High School (MI)

10 Qualities of a Good Player and the 10 Don’ts with Aaron Marshall – Brother Rice High School (MI)

Improving Practice Efficacy

Improving Practice Efficacy

Mental Toughness vs. Mental Health: The Strength to Push Through and the Wisdom to Seek Help

Mental Toughness vs. Mental Health: The Strength to Push Through and the Wisdom to Seek Help

The Drama Stops Here with Jen Hardy - The Academy of MotivAction

The Drama Stops Here with Jen Hardy – The Academy of MotivAction

Primary Sidebar

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
You are on the list!

Become an Insider!
Get our latest Football content delivered straight to your inbox!

Latest Content

  • Redzone Lockout Drill with Brent Brennan – Univ. of Arizona

    Redzone Lockout Drill with Brent Brennan – Univ. of Arizona

  • 10 Qualities of a Good Player and the 10 Don’ts with Aaron Marshall – Brother Rice High School (MI)

    10 Qualities of a Good Player and the 10 Don’ts with Aaron Marshall – Brother Rice High School (MI)

  • Circle Chase Drill with Bret Bielema – Univ. of Illinois

    Circle Chase Drill with Bret Bielema – Univ. of Illinois

  • Drill It or Kill It Leverage Drill with Bob Chesney – UCLA

    Drill It or Kill It Leverage Drill with Bob Chesney – UCLA

  • Offensive Game Planning: The Process with Stevie Jackson – Milton High School (GA)

    Offensive Game Planning: The Process with Stevie Jackson – Milton High School (GA)

  • Providing Positive Feedback

    Providing Positive Feedback

  • About Us
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • © Copyright 2026 Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc., All Rights Reserved.

  • Sign Up Free
  • Home
  • Log In
  • Cart
  • ADInsider
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
    • Men’s Basketball
    • Women’s Basketball
    • Back
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track & X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • About Us
  • Contact Us