Focus and concentration articles for athletes and performers to improve mental skills in sports
How Athletes Can Balance Sports and Life “Train, Eat, Sleep, Repeat”… And if you’re a student, Study between. The phrase has been written on t-shirts, emblazoned on locker room walls and printed on posters. Many athletes are singularly focused on their sport more with the goal of reaching the pinnacle. The belief of “more is better” can consume … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Control Your Focus Have you ever been recognized for your individual talent or accomplishments? Did that “satisfy” you? Or, were you unfulfilled? James Harden was recognized as the NBA’s MVP this past season. Harden declared himself the best player in the league four years ago, and refused to back down until his doubters turned to believers. … Sport Psychology Article…
What Are The Top Distractions For Athletes? In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert Dr. Patrick Cohn talks with Dr. Megan Melchiorre. Dr. Megan is new at Peak Performance Sports. She is the lead mental coach specializing in working with youth and high school athletes in various sports. She was a collegiate volleyball player … Sport Psychology Article…
Focusing on The Process to Reach Your Goals Do you get frustrated if you feel all your training isn’t paying off? Do you get discouraged when you can’t make a correction immediately? Do you become irritated when you can’t seem to break a habit? You constantly train to become better at your sport. If you aren’t seeing progress … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Focus Under Pressure in Big Games The Cavaliers clinched Game 3 against the Toronto Raptors with a score of 105-103 in the 2018 Playoffs. With only eight seconds left, James took charge and sunk a shot just feet from the Raptors’ bench. In response to that game-winner, James said: “Tie game, down one. I live for … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Stop Overthinking in Competition Peak performance in sports occurs when you have a calm mind and can react to your environment. Over thinking can cloud your judgments and send too many signals to your body at one time. Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons after the 108-103 Game 2 loss to the Boston Celtics tweeted about his … Sport Psychology Article…