Focus In Critical Moments Of The Game Have you ever lost your focus during a critical moment in competition and it led to a mistake? Have you ever wondered exactly what caused that mistake? Was it a physical or mental mistake? You may attribute mistakes to anxiety. While anxiety can disrupt your focus, there is more to it … Sport Psychology Article…
Becoming Mentally Tough Can you coach a team, let alone an athlete to develop “mental toughness?” When we think of teaching mental toughness, we conjure up images of football coaches driving their athletes during two-a-days in the heat of summer or basketball coaches running sprints at the end of practice until athletes are practically retch. Developing mental toughness … Sport Psychology Article…
Dr. Cohn interviews Sommer Christie, BSc MHK, who is a certified Mental Performance Consultant and professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association. Christie works with multiple athletes/performers competing at different levels, including canoe/kayak paddlers, equestrian riders, curlers, figure skaters, musicians, and rugby players. Dr. Cohn and Sommer discuss how to stay focused under the stress of sports. … Sport Psychology Article…
Unfortunately, many athletes view sports psychology as a quick fix for helping them get out of a slump or back on track with their performance. If you look at mental training as a quick fix, you won’t realize your potential with a strong mental game. Your mental game must be cultivated and tweaked every day just like you … Sport Psychology Article…
Applying Mental Skills to Competition Many athletes struggle with applying mental skill to competition. They understand mental game strategies well, but fail to use what they learn when performing. Mental skills, just like physical skills must be practiced to make them part of you. In this article, I’ll discuss how you can improve your success with applying mental … Sport Psychology Article…
The Keys to Success in Sports What are three (must have) keys to success in sports? (1) Good instruction, (2) Practice and repetition, and (3) Trust in your skills. Allow me to explain… I was prompted to write this email after I received an interesting note from a baseball parent. He’s worried that his son can’t remember his … Sport Psychology Article…