Top ten habits of  
highly recruited athletes

Here are the Top 10 Habits and Traits of Highly Recruited Athletes, according to Softball Smarts. Please CLICK HERE for the full story.

1. Great Work Ethic - These peak performers have a crazy work ethic, and are self-driven to get better each day.

2. Loves the Game - It's all good to them whenever they cross the white line and their love for the game is infectious!

3. Great Mental Focus - They have the unique ability to get into the zone and block out all distractions.

4. Expects Success for Oneself and Teammates - They have a consistent "can do" attitude and it is contagious on their team.

5. Student of the Game - They master the little things in their game and constantly look for ways to gain the edge.

6. Focuses on Effort, Not Outcome - They have learned to focus on the effort they give and not solely on the outcome of each at bat, play in the field or pitching performance. By focusing on putting forth maximum effort in the moment, they are able to frame mistakes as a learning opportunity.

7. Bounces Back from Adversity - They have a high level of self-confidence, expect success, while learning from mistakes. These peak performers do not get "stuck" when adversity and failure hits.

8. A Highly Developed Level of Self-Confidence - Without this trait, an athlete will never be highly recruited because the game is simply too hard to master without it.

9. Honors the Game - Top recruits have one thing in common...they respect the game and all the players in it. They honor their teammates, their coaches, their parents, the umpires, their opponents and mostly themselves.

10. Has a Plan of Action - These elite athletes all have clearly defined goals and well rehearsed pre-game, in-game and post-game rituals to insure they will perform their best. They have positive trigger phrases they use to get ready for an at bat. They prepare themselves mentally, "seeing" their success in advance. They can summon intense concentration and focus on demand. After the game they reflect on their performance positively and look for things they can work on in practice to get better. 

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