Do You Check Out After Mistakes? OK, so I’ve received a ton of questions from athletes, coaches and parents about how to help athletes who “check out” after making mistakes in competition. Do you (or your players) have trouble keeping your head in the game after mistakes? Do mistakes compound because you’re so frustrated you can’t think clearly? … Sport Psychology Article…
Preshot Routines in Golf Believe it or not, your preshot routine is very important to shot making and consistency. But guess what? Far too many golfers just go through the motions physically without mental focus. Here’s the thing: You really don’t have a preshot routine if you perform your routine mindlessly without mental focus. Now let’s suppose that … Sport Psychology Article…
Your Preshot Routine in Golf What do golfers overlook in their preshot routines? I think they overlook the mental strategies that are critical to a good preshot routine. Every golfer uses a physical routine to help them set up to a shot – golfers must do this to aim and set up to a target. However, many golfers … Sport Psychology Article…
Using The Relaxed Athlete With Shawn Burrell Here’s a wonderful mental game success story for you today… Professional Surfer Shawn Burrell didn’t have full confidence in his own abilities. Around other top surfers, he would compare himself and feel like he didn’t stack up to the competition. His harsh judgments about his own abilities was getting in the … Sport Psychology Article…