Manage Anxiety in Stressful Games Do you get psyched up for rivalry games, or does the hoopla surrounding rivalry competitions cause you to feel pressure and anxiety? Rivalries can be highly motivating for some athletes. These athletes look forward to rivalry competitions to prove their superiority over their opponents. In addition, by winning, they also earn bragging rights … Sport Psychology Article…
Closing Out Your Tennis Matches Many tennis players struggle to close out matches. They stop playing the way that got them into position to win. They change their game… We see tennis players react in two ways when leading: (1) Athletes may sit on the lead and get protective. Here, you stay to worry about missing and you … Sport Psychology Article…
Formula for Mental Toughness What is the source of mental toughness? Is mental toughness something you are born with, or can it be developed? If you think mental toughness is just a personality trait, you believe you either have it or don’t. When you view mental toughness as merely a personality trait, you will feel helpless when facing … Sport Psychology Article…
Working Hard Leads to Confidence What is the key to athletic success? You can give dozens of answers to the this question. However, I’m sure we can all agree that working hard is part of the equation. A diligent work ethic doesn’t just improve technical skills and physiological capabilities. Hard work has a mental benefit; it leads to … Sport Psychology Article…
Focus On Your Team Goal How well are you able to deal with the drama on your team? Let’s be honest, drama happens on sports teams. Sometimes, athletes clash with coaches, coaches get angry with athletes, or teammates argue amongst themselves. You can probably recall times when conflict or drama affected your team in the past or even … Sport Psychology Article…
Improve Progress in Sports What is the “just happy to be here” mindset? This mindset is where you work hard all season long to achieve a goal. Then, when you achieve that goal, you become content or complacent. Contentment hurts further progress. When you are satisfied with your accomplishment, you stop moving in the direction of greater achievements. … Sport Psychology Article…