Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains how he teaches athletes that you cannot control what is going to happen in the future. All the time wasted on worrying about the future keeps you from the present and from what is happening now. Many times, coaches and parents can create pressure for athletes that lead to a fear of failure.
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