Do Losses Motivate You? For many athletes, losses hurt their confidence and detract from their motivation. Unfortunately, losses are part of the athletic experience. So goes the saying, “You can’t win them all.” How you respond to a loss separates good athletes from great ones. After a loss, you have two choices: 1. You can see the loss … Sport Psychology Article…
Do you often compare yourself to other competitors and then create expectations or feel less confident in your skills? Watch this video to learn how to stop making comparisons to your competitors and stay focused only on your warm-up and performance. Related Sports Psychology Videos *Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast on iTunes*Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast on Spotify*Subscribe … Sport Psychology Article…
Your Biggest Fear When Dealing with an Injury Every athlete has a unique and personal injury experience, meaning injury affects athletes differently depending on their perspective. Sports injuries are multifaceted. Every injury has a physical, mental, and emotional component. Neglecting one of these components can delay the mental or physical healing process. When you are injured, you will … Sport Psychology Article…
Does Performance Change Based on your Opponent? Do you prepare or train differently when you are the underdog as opposed to being the one favored to win? Many athletes or athletic teams prepare and play to the level of their competition. The problem with inconsistent preparation is that it leads to inconsistent performance. When you take an opponent … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Crumble During Crunch Time? Time and time again, we hear from athletes who talk about having difficulties competing under pressure. These athletes believe the ability to handle pressure is an inborn trait. However, there is no such thing as a “clutch” gene. Performing successfully under pressure is a learnable mental skill. Even if you see yourself … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You See Yourself as a Confident Athlete? Does your confidence go up and down throughout the season? For many athletes, confidence is dependent upon their circumstances or opponents. When these athletes compete against lower-ranked opponents, they “feel” confident. When their chances of success are high, they “feel” confident. However, when they face undefeated opponents or competitors they … Sport Psychology Article…