Sports psychology articles to improve your mindset for sports and performance by Peak Performance Sports
What does greatness require? What does it take to be your best, day in and day out? Performance consistency demands consistency in your preparation, focus, and effort. Many athletes who have up-and-down performances pick and choose when they give it their all. These athletes often have lazy practice habits. They don’t realize the impact that training, practice, and … Sport Psychology Article…
What is your focus as a member of a team? Are you focused on personal statistics or team success? How do you react after a win when a teammate’s stats are better than yours? Some athletes prioritize being the team’s lead scorer, the “Top Dog,” the hero of a game, trying to lead the league in points or … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Control Your Emotions as an Athlete How do emotions personally affect your competitive performance? Have there been competitions where a bad officiating call mentally knocked you off your game? There are six facts about competitive emotions: Let me further explain… All athletes experience a wide range of emotions, more so than all other living things. Learning … Sport Psychology Article…
Handling Nerves as an Athlete What is the difference between nervousness and anxiety? Anxiety knocks many athletes off their game. For these athletes, anxiety starts with unchecked nervousness and slowly builds, leading up to a competition and into the warm-up. By the time the game begins, they feel overwhelmed and out of control. An athlete can prevent anxiety … Sport Psychology Article…
What legacy are you creating as an athlete? Each athlete tells a story by how they act and respond to adversity. Each day, you add to your story, whether it’s consciously or unconsciously. Sometimes, athletes forget that everyone hits rough patches. They feel they are the only ones who miss the last shot, strike out late in a … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Leave a Legacy Are You a Fully Committed Athlete? Why is being “all in” important during your athletic career? If you want to accomplish all you can in your sport, achieve your long-term goals, and maximize your athletic potential, there is only one way… BEING ALL IN! This does not mean obsessing over your sport or … Sport Psychology Article…