What is Your Mindset During a Playoff Series? Are your emotions dictated by winning or losing? Many players ride the roller coaster of emotions during a playoff series. When they win, they feel emotionally energized. When they lose, they feel deflated and anxious. Likewise, if players had a better-than-average performance, they expect to be on top of their … Sport Psychology Article…
No One Wants to be Labeled a “Choker.” Some athletes use the term “choking” to describe athletes who crumble under pressure. For example, the basketball player who misses two free throws with seconds left in the game and down by one point. Or the baseball closer who melts down in the 9th inning and gives up four runs … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You See Yourself as a Confident Athlete? Does your confidence go up and down throughout the season? For many athletes, confidence is dependent upon their circumstances or opponents. When these athletes compete against lower-ranked opponents, they “feel” confident. When their chances of success are high, they “feel” confident. However, when they face undefeated opponents or competitors they … Sport Psychology Article…
Be the Team that Catches the League by Surprise What are the makings of a “Cinderella” story? In sports, we hear inspiring stories of Cinderella teams upsetting highly-ranked teams or advancing deep in tournaments. Teams that become Cinderella stories have the mindset that they will battle until the end, no matter who they are playing, where they are … Sport Psychology Article…
The Answer Might Surprise You Do you feel like you should always be in the zone during competition? Watch this video to learn how to find your flow and get in the zone when you may not have your best game that day. Watch this video to learn more: Video on Performing in the Zone Related Sports Psychology … Sport Psychology Article…
Every Athlete Makes Mistakes How do you deal with mistakes during a competition? Do you quickly refocus on your game, or do you dwell on mistakes for too long? Why focusing on mistakes interferes with athletic performance: When you fail to refocus after a mistake, you give your opponents a significant mental edge. How to counter mistakes: In … Sport Psychology Article…