Talent vs. Ability “I’m not as talented as…” “He is so much better than me.” “I will never be able to beat her.” Have you ever had one of these thoughts about your ability? How hear your athletes talk this way? Do you sometimes feel at a disadvantage because other athletes have much more talent than you? There … Sport Psychology Article…
Mental Toughness Tips For Athletes Injury is a challenge that most athletes will face at some time during their career. Injuries can range from mild to serious ones requiring surgery. Injuries are not easy for anyone. For some athletes, the emotional impact of an injury can be devastating. With injury, athlete have a fear of the unknown, “Will … Sport Psychology Article…
Should You Strive To Be Perfect In Golf? There’s an old saying, “Shoot for the moon and even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Many golfers have this mentality which can be problematic. These golfers often say, “Shouldn’t I shoot for perfection on the golf course? If I miss, I will still shoot my best … Sport Psychology Article…
Sports Psychology Podcast In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from a young snooker player, who has problems getting his “A-Game” back when he is playing his “C-Game”. Listen to this month’s sports psychology podcast to learn how to improve your performance in sports and other mental game … Sport Psychology Article…
Perform with a Trusting Mindset In Competition The ability to perform instinctively is critical to consistent execution in competition. The reason why you practice is so you can trust your method when its time to play. Athlete who lack trust tend to: The more you practice a skill, you’ll develop a memory (motor) program for that movement. With … Sport Psychology Article…
What Is The Mindset Of An Olympic Champion? What does a champion think about when competing? How do they approach training sessions? What separates an Olympic Champion from an average athlete? As the 2014 Olympics conclude, many of us are in awe of the athletes’ talent and raw physical attributes. But for every Olympian, there are many others … Sport Psychology Article…