How to Move on After a Loss Get over it… Move on… Turn the page… It’s in the past… All of which are good advice after a loss. These common expressions are often no consolation to athletes and coaches after the sting of defeat. You already know you need to move on… You know there is zero benefit … Sport Psychology Article…
Overcome Pressure in Sports When Minnesota Vikings punter Jeff Locke learned how to control his attention, he learned how to cope better with pressure and improved his performance in games. Pressure can get to any athlete, that is, if the athlete lets it happen. Pressure is the perception of threat by the athlete. Worrying about results, game conditions, … Sport Psychology Article…
Quiet Your Mental Chatter And Trust Your Game Golfers can easily buy into the notion that negative history will repeat over and over again. This is called an over generalization: Your mental script from the past dictates your performance today. However, just because you missed critical shots in the past doesn’t mean you will continue to do the … Sport Psychology Article…
Developing a Higher Level of Confidence You here athletes and coaches talk so much about the importance of confidence for athletes. But do you work on this mental game skill? Athletes with a high level of confidence… –Can better handle pressure during critical moments of competition.–Perform with consistency for longer periods of time.–Are more motivated to achieve goals.–Don’t … Sport Psychology Article…
How Do You or Your Team Deal With Losses? Do you have the mental toughness to re-focus on the next game or do you allow the last game to permeate your thoughts and keep you from playing to your potential? Every competitive season has its ups and downs. When you are winning, things are great… You are enjoying … Sport Psychology Article…