How Perfectionism Affects Sport Performance What are your thoughts on perfectionism for athletes? In your opinion, should the goal be to have a perfect performance? So many athletes are confused by the perfection. Is perfectionism good or bad for athletes? Depends on who you ask… Some pitchers want to pitch a perfect game every time they take the hill. Gymnasts … Sport Psychology Article…
Play Confidently and Avoid Outcome Thinking How anxious do you become during stressful moments in competitions? Would you describe yourself as an anxious athlete? Anxiety doesn’t just happen in sports. Even in championship games, the event itself doesn’t cause anxiety. Why do so many athletes become anxious in competitions? Two reasons contribute to anxiety in sports. One cause … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Develop a Competitive Mindset What is a competitive mindset? Can you learn to develop a competitive mindset? Two mindsets are important for your success. The are: the training mindset and the competitive mindset. These mindsets are characterized as: 1. The training mindset consists of improving the fundamental aspects of your sport. The training mindset is seen … Sport Psychology Article…
Mastering The Pregame Routine Do you have a pregame routine? Not just a warm up routine, but also a mental preparation routine? Is your routine consistent? In other words, do you perform the same pregame routine prior to every competition? Haphazard pregame preparation leads to inconsistent play or difficulty getting into the flow of a game. Take for … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Improve Mental Toughness in Football How do you feel when your coach runs a long, strenuous practice? When your coach has you run 20-30 minutes of sprints after you just trained for two hours. Many athletes have practices they dread because those sessions are physically and mentally draining. You have been in a situation where your … Sport Psychology Article…
Overcoming Adversity Using Mental Toughness Do your current athletic challenges feel impossible to overcome? Adversity can lead to you feeling angry, frustrated and dejected. You feel all alone, lost and can see no way out or end in sight… It seems like nobody knows how you feel or how horrible the situation is. For example… A high school senior baseball player who … Sport Psychology Article…