Overcoming Mistakes In Sports Overcoming mistakes quickly is part of a strong mental game. Ruminating about mistakes can hurt your confidence and focus… But you will make mistakes in competitions no matter who you are. Let’s discuss confidence for a minute… When you are performing well, you are not thinking or judging how you’re doing–you are just playing. … Sport Psychology Article…
Where Do Negative Beliefs Come From? Negative beliefs prevent some athletes from achieving the success they dream about. These athletes are plagued with negative beliefs about their talents and ability to perform in competition. These negative beliefs, self-labels, and irrational thoughts can overwhelm athletes often before the competition even begins. By the time the competition starts, lack of … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Thrive On Pressure? Would you consider yourself a “nervous athlete” or a “gamer” in competition? Gamers tend to raise their performance in critical games and moments–they thrive on the pressure. However, nervous athlete tend to get lost in critical moments. Has this happened to you? The game is in its final minutes and your team depends … Sport Psychology Article…
How Important Is Confidence For Athletes? Every athlete and coach knows how important confidence is for peak athletic performance… But too many athletes I work with have fragile or unsteady confidence–they ride the confidence roller-coaster. Athletes who have fragile confidence can’t achieve their potential. Here are a few of the top confidence killers. Confidence suffers when you: Do … Sport Psychology Article…
Perform with a Trusting Mindset In Competition The ability to perform instinctively is critical to consistent execution in competition. The reason why you practice is so you can trust your method when its time to play. Athlete who lack trust tend to: The more you practice a skill, you’ll develop a memory (motor) program for that movement. With … Sport Psychology Article…
Building Confidence Confidence is that secret weapon that all athletes seek to add to their competitive arsenal. Athletes understand that confidence is the key to perform optimally and unlock their potential. The conundrum is this: Athletes believe that performing well aids their confidence but also that confidence is a requirement to perform well. Is it possible to build … Sport Psychology Article…