Do you Think of Yourself as “Just an Average Player”? Do you feel you don’t have the talent to get to the next level? Some athletes feel as though they have plateaued in their sport. They think they have gone as far as they can and their best days are behind them. For some athletes, these thoughts come … Sport Psychology Article…
Do you Take Risks to Help you Succeed in your Sport? Does fear or making mistakes or lack of confidence with a new skill prevent you from taking risks? We’re not talking about unhealthy or dangerous risks, but those tough challenges that push you towards greater heights… Risk-taking means pushing your limits, getting out of your comfort zone, … Sport Psychology Article…
Nervous Competing Against Teammates in Practice? Coaches create competition scenarios in practice and training sessions to improve the team’s ability to perform under pressure and shape each player’s competitive mindset. Competing in practice makes competing in tournaments and games more appealing. Instead of becoming nervous, you feel more confident. You make fewer mistakes. You take more risks and … Sport Psychology Article…
When athletes have high expectations about what others expect, they feel more pressure to be perfect and not make mistakes. Is everyone telling you how good you can be at sports, but you are not meeting those expectations? Watch this video to learn how to deal with pressure from others: Video on Expectations Leading to Increased Pressure Related … Sport Psychology Article…
Don’t Wait To Set the Tone What is your mindset at the start of a competition? Do you tend to play cautiously at the beginning of a game or come out of the gates swinging? When you try to ease into a competition, two things generally happen: 1. You find yourself behind early in the competition. A slow … Sport Psychology Article…
Are you or your athlete playing too safe in games? This week, Dr. Cohn answers a questions from a sports parent who’s athlete is playing to safe or passively in games. This can often be an issue for athletes with fear of failure. Watch this video below to learn how to play your game with out fear of … Sport Psychology Article…