How do You React When the Unexpected Happens? Do difficulties dissuade you from reaching your athletic goals or do they give you the motivation to discover new ways to keep the momentum moving forward? It is said to “expect the unexpected,” but what is most important is to be prepared for the unexpected. All athletes face adversity. Gymnasts … Sport Psychology Article…
Using Mental Training For a Competitive Edge “I am pretty much doing everything wrong from a mental perspective and just beginning to work on understanding better ways to think.” The above comment was received from an athlete in one of our recent surveys. Mental game challenges are problems that many athletes ponder. In fact, many athletes who complete … Sport Psychology Article…
The Importance of Having a Plan B ‘Expect the unexpected’ is a notion that is good in theory but rarely put into action by athletes. The unexpected happens all the time in competition but rarely are athletes prepared to deal with it. Many athletes train and practice expecting to perform under ideal conditions but, when things go slightly … Sport Psychology Article…
Mental Toughness for Sports: Grinding it Out What exactly is mental toughness? Mental toughness is being a competitor in all situations. Whether it’s playing with intensity when you come off the bench with a few minutes left with zero chance of winning the contest… Or focusing on nailing your routine when the winner has already been decided… Or … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Mentally Prepare For Adversity in Sports Have you ever planned for adversity? You may think this is an odd question but it is very important when it comes to sports. When athletes sit back and imagine their athletic careers, they envision clutch plays, great performances, big wins, high accolades, prestigious awards, personal records, right? While it … Sport Psychology Article…
Mental Strategies to Fight Through a Bad Game When you don’t have your “A” game, you have to find another way to get the job done. Many athletes believe they need to being firing on all cylinders and have all the stars align in order to secure a victory. That is not always the case… Sometimes, scraping it … Sport Psychology Article…