How to Minimize Game Time Pressure Many times, athletes attribute poor performance to pressure and nervousness. These athletes often complain that their parents, coaches, or teammates put too much pressure on them. While parents and coaches create an environment of pressure, they are not the cause of pressure. The cause of pressure is when the athlete internalizes the … Sport Psychology Article…
Staying Confident and Ready When Benched “BENCHED! I can’t believe it.” When you are a starter and are benched, it often comes as quite a shock. There is often no warning when you are benched even when you might be having a bad game, an off night or a previous competition where you under-performed. Thoughts pop up in … Sport Psychology Article…
Don’t Get Distracted by Things You Cannot Control There are so many things outside your direct control in sports. In sports, there are countless things you cannot control, for example: Focusing on the uncontrollables impacts you in a number of ways: Washington Redskins receiver, Terrelle Pryor, recently admitted that his play on the field has been affected because … Sport Psychology Article…
What is Your Rematch Perspective? Rematches, especially after a loss, can be exciting for some athletes and nerve-wracking for others. Your mental preparation, that is both your perspective on the rematch and how you focus during the competition, is a critical component of how you will perform. There are two perspectives when considering a rematch. One is to … Sport Psychology Article…
Improving Your Confidence to Play at Your Peak What is the most important tool for athletes? Imagine a golfer about to tee off to start a round with a bent driver in hand… Or a tennis player on the court without tennis shoes… Or a baseball player starting their game without a glove… Starting a competition with damaged … Sport Psychology Article…
Going Low After a Low Round Winning a golf tournament or shooting your lowest score is a great accomplishment… Following that up with a strong performance in the next tournament can be extremely challenging. You might think: “How could that be? If I won a tournament, I would be on a roll and my confidence would be high. … Sport Psychology Article…