Avoid Outcome Thinking. Do you or your athletes worry too much about what others think of your performance? Athletes often get preoccupied with what we call “outcome thinking,” and play too safely or cautiously as a result. One way you might think about the outcome is worrying about disappointing others if you make mistakes… In this week’s … Sport Psychology Article…
Improve Your Intensity and Focus in Practice In sports psychology, we find that a lot of athletes struggle with maintaining the same intensity in practice that they have in games. While it is good to be a “gamer” and perform your best in competition, this can also hurt your practice mindset if you are unable to improve your … Sport Psychology Article…
Develop the Shooter’s Mentality In sports psychology, we find that a lot of athletes struggle with confidence after making mistakes–especially after missing a shot or other performance indicator in a competition. These athletes struggle with a fear of making mistakes and tend to choke up when under pressure in games or matches. As a result, these athletes tend … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Stay Composed and Keep Your Game Face On Do you or your athletes have negative body language when they compete? In a new sports psychology video this week, you learn about how to overcome negative body language and stay composed even when you make mistakes. Many athletes struggle to stay composed when they encounter adversity or … Sport Psychology Article…
Are You a Choker or a Gamer? What type of athlete are you? In a new sports psychology video this week, You learn about the three types of athletes we see in sports psychology. Do you perform better in competition or in practice settings? Many athletes struggle to maintain focus and purpose in practice because it lacks the … Sport Psychology Article…
Do you have the proper intensity before games to perform your best? In a new sport psychology video this week, I discuss how to raise your intensity before game time. Many athletes under perform early in competition because they lack intensity. But why is your level or activation or intensity important to your performance? However, not all athletes … Sport Psychology Article…