The creation of a mindset. A mindset is usually created in a home, a school system, church, or any institution that has influence over how we shape our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. Specifically, about ourselves and what we are capable of.
Unfortunately, many of our youth leagues have failed the next generation of would-be pros and elites. They have created a culture that doesn’t push and challenge players at a young age. These leagues have made it too easy. Combing fun with adversity is what shapes us and makes us who we are. Some people fold under adversity and others thrive because of it. If you are the former then you just don’t belong at an elite level. Simple as that. Everyone can’t be elite. That’s why it is called elite because there aren’t that many people there.