Physical Activation Can Improve Your Intensity Athletes often under perform early in competition because they lack the proper level of intensity. Why is intensity important for athletes? When athletes come prepared with a high level of intensity, they’re more likely to focus better in competition, which results in a better overall performance. If you (or your athletes) come … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Stay Relaxed before a Competition “I feel like I’m going to be sick to my stomach.” Have you ever had this feeling prior to a competition? Have you ever been so anxious that you feel physically sick in the locker room before a game or competition? For some athletes, this feeling repeats itself as they carry … Sport Psychology Article…
The Underdog Mindset in Sports The definition of underdog is a team or individual that has a small chance of winning a competition. Here are a few examples when you may be considered the underdog: Athletes’ or teams’ mindset determines the chances to pull out a win or successful outcome when over-matched. Thus, you want to work on … Sport Psychology Article…
Mental Preparation in Figure Skating Every skater has heard the phrase, “Practice makes perfect.” In reality, mostly all skaters have some degree of doubt regarding this mentality. The ultimate truth of the matter is that “practice makes preparation.” For example, if you practice landing a clean salchow jump 20 times in practice, 5 days a week, that is … Sport Psychology Article…
Moving Past Missed Opportunities in Competition A missed potential game-winning shot does NOT define you… A fall during a major competition does NOT define you… A dropped ball in a playoff game does NOT define you… A false start at Nationals does NOT define you… A game-ending mistake against your biggest rival does NOT define you. Missed opportunities … Sport Psychology Article…
Reaching Skating Goals With “Big Picture Thinking” What is “Big Picture Thinking”?. Big picture thinking is the ability to see athletic goals as a process. Unfortunately, many skaters set goals and want to obtain immediate results. Here is a trap that many skaters fall into… Josh P., a 14 year-old skater, fell shy of his National goal the … Sport Psychology Article…