How to Stay Composed When Passed in a Triathlon Does this scenario sound familiar… Sometimes, when other racers pass me during a triathlon, it messes with my head and I start feeling like everyone will pass me. How can I maintain my cool when I am passed by other racers? This is a common concern for many triathletes… … Sport Psychology Article…
Having A Winning Mindset to Overcome Adversity Which of the following statements is more indicative of who you are as an athlete? When the going gets tough, I get excited… Or when the going gets tough, I feel defeated? The attitude you adopt or the mindset you choose is the ultimate determining factor as to how well you … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Stay Poised During Competition Do you or your athletes perform well in pressure situations? When the heat is on do you rise to the occasion or crumble under the pressure? What makes some athletes perform at a high level during the heat of competition? Peak performers have the knack of staying calm when the pressure mounts. … Sport Psychology Article…
Using Adversity to Improve Mental Toughness So much has been written about mental toughness… The need for athletes to be mentally tough and how it can help an athlete win the big game… How mental toughness can help an athlete overcome adversity… How mental toughness can get an athlete to the next level in their career. As an … Sport Psychology Article…
Maintaining an Emotional Balance for Athletes It is not easy to control your emotions and maintain composure during a competition, although it’s extremely necessary if you are to continue developing your game… There are many things that can knock you off your game: “Even keel” refers to maintaining an emotional balance. An even keel is when you don’t … Sport Psychology Article…
Why Focusing on Mistakes Keeps You Stuck Mistakes can haunt athletes and turn into more mistakes. But it’s not the mistake that hurts performances–it’s your memory or dwelling on a mistake that hurts your performance. Once the mistake is done, it should be done, but hard to do for many perfectionist athletes. Unfortunately, the past is no longer … Sport Psychology Article…