Improve Success in Sports With Mental Imagery Is mental imagery a gimmick or a useful mental game skill to improve athletic performance? In fact, many athletes have found a lot of success using visualization daily in their training regimes. They mention several benefits that they received through visualization, including: If so many successful athletes visualize, what exactly is … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Clutch or Choke as an Athlete? Why do some athletes deliver in competition while other athletes choke under pressure? Do you see yourself as a clutch athlete or an athlete that chokes under pressure? Choking is something that many athletes struggle with. Choking can prevent you from excelling in competitions and reaching your athletic potential. Many … Sport Psychology Article…
How do You React When the Unexpected Happens? Do difficulties dissuade you from reaching your athletic goals or do they give you the motivation to discover new ways to keep the momentum moving forward? It is said to “expect the unexpected,” but what is most important is to be prepared for the unexpected. All athletes face adversity. Gymnasts … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Perform Functionally, Not Perfectly Is perfectionism helpful or harmful to your performance? Do you see perfectionism as a key to your success? Many top athletes players call themselves perfectionists. You look at these players with admiration and conclude that perfectionism is the way to go to reach your full potential in sport. Perfectionism does have clear … Sport Psychology Article…
How Not to Get Frustrated with Losing Are you an athlete who sees one loss as a failure? Or maybe after losing a game, you might feel dejected or lack motivation? Many athletes feel totally dejected after losing a game or competition. It makes no difference if they lost to a lower ranked opponent or the best athlete … Sport Psychology Article…
Physical Activation Can Improve Your Intensity Athletes often under perform early in competition because they lack the proper level of intensity. Why is intensity important for athletes? When athletes come prepared with a high level of intensity, they’re more likely to focus better in competition, which results in a better overall performance. If you (or your athletes) come … Sport Psychology Article…