What Helps you Perform your Best During Competition? In other words, what is your recipe for peak performance? Most athletes are dumbfounded when asked this question. They may come up with a few elements on the fly, such as working hard in practice, improving their mechanics, or practicing more. However, those elements are general and limited. If you … Sport Psychology Article…
What is the Key to Having Game-Changing Confidence? Some athletes seem to ooze confidence. They appear unfazed during championship games, in the final minutes of a contest, or when trailing late in a game. Why do these athletes have unwavering confidence? Is there something in their DNA that generates confidence? Confidence is unequivocally not genetic. If you believe … Sport Psychology Article…
When is Having a Bad Memory a Good Thing in Sports? Too often in sports, bad memories interfere with present performance. Think back to a time when you made a crucial mistake in a competition. You replayed that moment over and over. No matter what you were attempting in the moment, that past mistake kept popping up in … Sport Psychology Article…
Respond to Team Loss like a Pro In team sports, a delicate balance is required when a player looks for possible explanations after a loss. To win a team competition, more than one person is required. The same is true for losses, rarely is one person responsible for the loss. Typically, there are three ways to evaluate your … Sport Psychology Article…
Adversity as an Athlete How difficult is it to “keep going” when you experience adversity during your competitive season? Adversity can seem insurmountable at times. When you are benched for several games, it may feel like you will never see action for the rest of the season. When you struggle through a slump, it can feel as though … Sport Psychology Article…
How Do You Achieve Your Athletic Potential? More importantly, what holds an athlete back from reaching their potential? When athletes are young, they are motivated by their successes. These young athletes search for ways to improve their games. They work on technique, push themselves in practice and training, and take advantage of every opportunity to lift their game … Sport Psychology Article…