Sports Psychology Articles for Athletes and Performers

Why Athletes “Check Out” After Making Mistakes

Checking Out in Sports

Do You Check Out After Mistakes? OK, so I’ve received a ton of questions from athletes, coaches and parents about how to help athletes who “check out” after making mistakes in competition. Do you (or your players) have trouble keeping your head in the game after mistakes? Do mistakes compound because you’re so frustrated you can’t think clearly? … Sport Psychology Article…

Why Athletes and Coaches Don’t Embrace Sports Psychology

Sports Psychology

Sports Psychology Strategies Even today, some athletes and coaches don’t embrace sports psychology strategies. I think this has a lot to do with their lack of understanding about mental coaching and how it can help… Your biggest challenge as a mental coach is helping athletes and coaches understand the real value of learning mental game strategies. As a … Sport Psychology Article…

Sports Psychology for Athletes: Improve Composure in Sports

Sports Focus

Keeping Your Composure in Sports OK, I just received an email from a frustrated player that I think applies to every athlete… Playing sports is supposed to be fun, right. Some people think sports is an escape from the doldrums of life. We can immerse ourselves for a few precious moments or hours in an enjoyable diversion, right? … Sport Psychology Article…

Golf Psychology: 8 Signs of a Failing Mental Game

Golf Mindset

Do You Identify With These 8 Signs of a Failing Mental Game? What are the top signs your mental game is getting in the way of shooting low golf scores? Today I want to share with you the top 8 signs your mental game is backfiring and not allowing you to play to your potential… See if you … Sport Psychology Article…

Golf Psychology: Golfers Don’t Overlook This Step in Your Preshot Routine

Golf Preshot Routine

Your Preshot Routine in Golf What do golfers overlook in their preshot routines? I think they overlook the mental strategies that are critical to a good preshot routine. Every golfer uses a physical routine to help them set up to a shot – golfers must do this to aim and set up to a target. However, many golfers … Sport Psychology Article…

Sports Psychology Helps Athletes “Get Out of Their Own Way”

Playing Freely

How to Play Freely in Sports Do you or your athletes need to “get out of your own way” when competing? You might be thinking: “What does it mean to get out of your own way?” Allow me to answer this question in one moment… What prompted me to write this post was an interview I saw after the 2008 … Sport Psychology Article…