Sports Psychology Articles

Golf Psychology: Golfers Don’t Overlook This Step in Your Preshot Routine

Golf Preshot Routine

Your Preshot Routine in Golf What do golfers overlook in their preshot routines? I think they overlook the mental strategies that are critical to a good preshot routine. Every golfer uses a physical routine to help them set up to a shot – golfers must do this to aim and set up to a target. However, many golfers … Sport Psychology Article…

Sports Psychology Helps Athletes “Get Out of Their Own Way”

Playing Freely

How to Play Freely in Sports Do you or your athletes need to “get out of your own way” when competing? You might be thinking: “What does it mean to get out of your own way?” Allow me to answer this question in one moment… What prompted me to write this post was an interview I saw after the 2008 … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Game Success Stories with The Confident Athlete Series

The Confident Athlete

The Confident Athlete CD and Workbook Series Do you or your athletes need a mental game overhaul or just a tune up? Allow me to explain…. I think you will agree that the mental game is critical to an athlete’s or team’s success….In fact, many of the top athletes in the world believe that a strong mental game … Sport Psychology Article…

How Tiger Woods Uses Pressure to Succeed at US Open

Tiger Woods And Pressure

How Tiger Woods Uses Pressure to His Benefit Most athletes would agree that “pressure” does not help you perform better. However, some athletes handle pressure positively than others, and use it to win. After winning the 2008 US Open Tiger Woods said that pressure and feeling nervous is a good thing… How you personally interpret pressure makes all … Sport Psychology Article…

A Slump-Busting Secret Weapon: The Confident Athlete CD Sports Psychology Programs

Shooter Slump Busting

Slump-Busting Strategies I love the satisfaction of helping athletes get the most out of their ability using slump-busting strategies and mental game coaching, especially athletes from across the globe who may be in a performance slump… Cypress National shooter Mario Kapodistrias was in a performance slump with his shooting for a couple years. His under performance punished his self-confidence … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Toughness in Baseball: A Success Story Using “The Confident Athlete” CD Program

Relaxed Athlete

The Relaxed Athlete NCAA Division I Shortstop Tylor Prudhomm worried too much about how not to strike out at the plate. He struggled with his batting in baseball. He could not deal with getting a hit 1 in 4 attempts, a typical success rate at the plate. He was not satisfied with anything less than perfectionism. This caused … Sport Psychology Article…