Closing Out Your Tennis Matches Many tennis players struggle to close out matches. They stop playing the way that got them into position to win. They change their game… We see tennis players react in two ways when leading: (1) Athletes may sit on the lead and get protective. Here, you stay to worry about missing and you … Sport Psychology Article…
Playing With More Confidence in Competition What is stable confidence? What is fragile confidence? Is winning or performing well the best way to gain confidence? If you consider winning as the only source of confidence, you will have fragile or “roller coaster confidence.” Roller coaster confidence is when your belief depends on winning or performing well in the … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Become a Well-Rounded Athlete How do you become a well-rounded athlete? What ways help to gain overall physical strength? How can you prevent burnout at an early age? The answer to these questions is the same… Variety. Many young athletes and parents believe more is better. Young athletes specialize in a sport at an early age. … Sport Psychology Article…
Staying Mentally Tough When Facing Adversity Most athletes pay no attention to purposefully training their minds. Instead, these athletes leave their mental response to chance. You want to consistently train your brain by sending yourself positive messages. If you are not actively training your brain, you passively train your brain. That is, whatever messages pop up in your … Sport Psychology Article…
Improve Your Mental Game Have you ever wondered, “Can I compete at this level? Do I have what it takes? Everyone is so much better than me”? Even though some athletes achieve a certain level, they doubt their ability to compete at the next level. At the very foundation of confidence is the question, “Do I belong here?” … Sport Psychology Article…
Mindset for Tough Conditions Do your sports kids complain about not getting enough playing time? Successful athletes often make sacrifices. Yet, one of the most challenging sacrifices for some athletes is accepting their role on the team. Players’ roles can frequently change due to injuries, roster shake-ups, changes in playing style, coach preferences, or a new team members’ … Sport Psychology Article…