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…
What is Your Formula for Success? A success formula is like a recipe or set of instructions describing how to successfully and consistently create something. For example, if your goal is to prepare at an elite level, what do you need to add to the mix that produces high-level preparation? What habits, mentality, training, nutrition, and physical elements … Sport Psychology Article…
Do you Consider Yourself a Disciplined Basketball Player? Before you answer, consider the characteristics of a disciplined athlete. A disciplined basketball player consistently strives for a high standard in their training, preparation, and performance in games. Discipline for an athlete involves a commitment to training, doing the little things correctly, hustling on the court, developing a strong mental … Sport Psychology Article…
How can you create positive competitive habits? The answer is by working on those habits during practice. How do you battle during competition and not back down? Again, the answer is to compete in practice from start to finish. There is a saying, “Elite athletes practice in the same manner they want to compete.” Too often, athletes think … Sport Psychology Article…
How Can You Improve Your Mindset? Many athletes reach a point where they believe they have maxed their potential or can no longer improve. Some set career goals, and when they accomplish their objective, they become satisfied and lose their motivation to achieve more. For instance, maybe you set a goal of playing in college. Throughout high school, … Sport Psychology Article…
Is mental toughness really “a thing”? Mental toughness is constantly mentioned in interviews after sporting events. For example, in practically every basketball conference tournament or NCAA tournament game, a commentator, coach, or player talks about mental toughness. But does mental toughness really exist? If so, what is it, and how can it be developed? Simply stated, mental toughness … Sport Psychology Article…