Moving Past Missed Opportunities in Competition A missed potential game-winning shot does NOT define you… A fall during a major competition does NOT define you… A dropped ball in a playoff game does NOT define you… A false start at Nationals does NOT define you… A game-ending mistake against your biggest rival does NOT define you. Missed opportunities … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Overcome Outside Distractions in Sports Are you familiar with the expression, “living in a bubble,” which infers that you’re living in your own little world impervious to what is going on around you? You may even have heard a similar expression, “Are you living under a rock?” to describe you’re unaware of what is happening in … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Refocus After Mistakes in Your Program Mistakes do not have to lead to more mistakes in figure skating. How many times have you fallen during a program, only to lose focus and make another mistake soon after? How many times have you had several jumps that you landed short? How many times has a mistake led … Sport Psychology Article…
The Benefits of Mental Game Training At the start of a new year, you want to ask yourself: Do I need to work on my mental game as well as physical game? Why work on the mental aspects of sports? Doubts about the value of mental training hold back many athletes from delving into exploring the mental aspects … Sport Psychology Article…
Using Visualization to Overcome Pressures in Games How well do you perform during a volleyball match when the game is on the line? Are you able to focus when under pressure or does your performance fall off dramatically? Have you ever watched in awe of how elite players are able to rise to the occasion and play their … Sport Psychology Article…
Mental Toughness for Sports: Grinding it Out What exactly is mental toughness? Mental toughness is being a competitor in all situations. Whether it’s playing with intensity when you come off the bench with a few minutes left with zero chance of winning the contest… Or focusing on nailing your routine when the winner has already been decided… Or … Sport Psychology Article…