Championship Athletes And The Mental Game All athletes seek to gain an advantage over their opponents, to play with confidence in tight games, to rise up to challenges, to achieve more of their potential and to get to the “next level.” The question most athletes seek to answer is, “How do I get to the next level?” or … Sport Psychology Article…
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…
Are You Mentally Tough After An Injury? Are you mentally tough after you’ve had “time off” from competing due to an injury? Recall a time when an injury interrupted your season… Sport injuries have both physical and psychological challenges. Injured athletes experience a wide range of intense emotions such as depression, anxiety, stress, shock, lack of confidence and … Sport Psychology Article…
Stay Confident In Games Are you able to remain confident in critical moments during competition? Think of a time when you finally made it to the big stage in your sport… You were probably excited to reach the next level… When the competition started, you were confident but slightly nervous… but things may not have gone your way … Sport Psychology Article…
How Do You View Mental Toughness? Do you admire certain athletes for their “mentally tough” play? Do you wish you were more mentally tough in competitions? Athletes are constantly told by coaches the importance of being mentally tough in competitions, but are unclear on its meaning; let alone how to develop mental toughness. Many athletes view mental toughness … Sport Psychology Article…
What Is The Mindset Of An Olympic Champion? What does a champion think about when competing? How do they approach training sessions? What separates an Olympic Champion from an average athlete? As the 2014 Olympics conclude, many of us are in awe of the athletes’ talent and raw physical attributes. But for every Olympian, there are many others … Sport Psychology Article…