Confidence Can be a Game Changer if You Master It What gives you the biggest boost of confidence? Knowing what fuels your confidence is essential so you can refill your confidence tank or keep it high… Confidence can go up and down for athletes. You probably have experienced several times through your athletic career where your confidence stores … Sport Psychology Article…
Tips for Receiving Constructive Criticism How do you respond to constructive criticism? Do you reject it outright or welcome it from coaches? Why do some athletes reject corrections or constructive feedback from their coach? Athletes fear receiving constructive criticism for several reasons: Some athletes see the criticism as a list of everything they do wrong. In these instances, … Sport Psychology Article…
Your Internal Talk and Peak Performance Do you tend to be excessively self-critical? After every mistake, error, or bad game, do you put yourself down? Excessive self-criticism leads to fractured confidence, low motivation, and underperformance. Constant self-criticism is a loop: bad performance… excessive self-criticism… low confidence and motivation… poor performance… Breaking the cycle starts with changing your self-talk. … Sport Psychology Article…
Do Predictions From Others Affect Your Performance? For example, if you overheard your coach telling another person that you would probably lose or win a competition, how much would that comment affect your play? Would you buy into that prediction, or would you stay focused and just “go for it?” Many athletes hear predictions and accept them as … Sport Psychology Article…
Overcoming Underperformance for Athletes How well do you perform when your back is up against the wall or when you are playing an elimination game? Some athletes perform better when there is a sense of urgency or perceived pressure. We often call these athletes clutch in those situations. However, are all athletes who play better when their backs … Sport Psychology Article…
How You Can Become the Best Athlete You Can Be How do you become the best athlete you can be? Why do so many athletes fall well short of their potential? When you understand the factors that interfere with improvement, you can apply mental strategies to build motivation and move your game forward. How many times have you … Sport Psychology Article…