From Slump to Winning in Golf Are you unhappy with your past golf performance? Are you under-performing and just not playing up to your potential? There are a number of reasons for missing the mark in your career: No matter the reason, you may feel trapped and entrenched in your performance slump with no end in sight. Your … Sport Psychology Article…
Benefits of Visualization in Sports Is visualization or mental imagery a gimmick or a legitimate mental game tool to improve athletic performance? The reality is that many athletes do use visualization daily as part of their training regimens–and with great success. These athletes talk about a number of benefits they have received through visualization including: If so many … Sport Psychology Article…
Using Pressure To Your Advantage What are the first thoughts that come to mine when you are faced with that must-make shot? Is there is a resounding “woo-hoo” or a depressing “oh no“? “Uh-oh” and “oh no” are the syllables uttered internally when impending doom is about to strike. You know what I mean… Like when you step … Sport Psychology Article…
Making a Comeback With Momentum At the end of a game, athletes need to have the energy to successfully close out the game. Not just physical energy… You also need the mental stamina to finish games strong. There are many potential factors that zap your mental energy: When a team loses momentum, they lose mental energy causing them … Sport Psychology Article…
Overcoming Fear of Failure in Skating The three biggest performance killers in figure skating are fear… Fear comes from a faulty belief system. Fearful skaters believe they need to be perfect, and they see mistakes as something to be ashamed of. Fearful skaters constantly compare themselves to other skaters they view as better than themselves. These comparisons are … Sport Psychology Article…