Developing Routines For Better Pregame Preparation Do you feel prepared before a match? How do you feel physically and mentally? Ready? Is there a routine you follow before each match that helps you transfer into game-time mode? A recent reader asked: “How do I prepare mentally?” Mental preparation, like physical preparation is crucial to a volleyball player’s game. … Sport Psychology Article…
Build Mental Toughness in Volleyball: “Set Me Again” Do you persevere in the face of adversity? Are you able to remain strong minded after a mistake? While on the court, do you push through whatever obstacles you meet? I was the type of player who wanted the ball, even after I made a mistake. I started this sort … Sport Psychology Article…
Focusing on The Process to Reach Your Goals Do you get frustrated if you feel all your training isn’t paying off? Do you get discouraged when you can’t make a correction immediately? Do you become irritated when you can’t seem to break a habit? You constantly train to become better at your sport. If you aren’t seeing progress … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Get Pregame Jitters? Are you scared when you step on the court? Do you fear making a mistake? Or being judged by others? Or being embarrassed if you mess up? I had a teammate one year in college that got so nervous and anxious right before a game that she would throw up… In the game, … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Communicate With Your Teammates Has a star teammate of yours ever struggled in a big game? What did you do? Did you give them a little pep talk or sit back and continue to watch the battle? Did you WANT to help them? Were you scared of how they’d respond? On Saturday night, the Warriors were … Sport Psychology Article…
Focusing on The Controllables in Volleyball Have you ever played with a teammate who continued to make errors? Did this frustrate you as a player? Do you expect your teammates to play perfectly and not make mistakes? I was a 6-rotation outside throughout my volleyball career. I remember playing with a setter one time in high school who … Sport Psychology Article…