How to Keep Improving as an Athlete Have you heard the saying, “If you keep doing the same thing over and over, you will keep getting the same results”? The quote emphasizes that you must take a different approach or change your behavior if you want different results. At points in your athletic career, you will experience plateaus. … Sport Psychology Article…
What Does it Mean to Stack Wins in Sports? Stacking wins refers to consistently focusing on winning one game at a time. In sports, many athletes fall prey to looking too far ahead or riding the waves of emotion. For example, when you win a couple of games, you are on a high and believe the wins will … Sport Psychology Article…
When is Having a Bad Memory a Good Thing in Sports? Too often in sports, bad memories interfere with present performance. Think back to a time when you made a crucial mistake in a competition. You replayed that moment over and over. No matter what you were attempting in the moment, that past mistake kept popping up in … Sport Psychology Article…
Respond to Team Loss like a Pro In team sports, a delicate balance is required when a player looks for possible explanations after a loss. To win a team competition, more than one person is required. The same is true for losses, rarely is one person responsible for the loss. Typically, there are three ways to evaluate your … Sport Psychology Article…
Adversity as an Athlete How difficult is it to “keep going” when you experience adversity during your competitive season? Adversity can seem insurmountable at times. When you are benched for several games, it may feel like you will never see action for the rest of the season. When you struggle through a slump, it can feel as though … Sport Psychology Article…
How Do You Achieve Your Athletic Potential? More importantly, what holds an athlete back from reaching their potential? When athletes are young, they are motivated by their successes. These young athletes search for ways to improve their games. They work on technique, push themselves in practice and training, and take advantage of every opportunity to lift their game … Sport Psychology Article…