Sports Psychology Articles

Do You Think About a Clean or Perfect Program in Competition?

Focusing on a Clean Performance in Skating

Focusing on a Clean Performance in Skating What is the difference between a clean routine and a perfect routine in figure skating? A clean program is a routine where your jumps are high, cover a lot of ground, fully rotated, tight aesthetically with pleasing air positions. A perfect routine is one with absolutely no flaws. A routine that … Sport Psychology Article…

How High Expectations Sabotage Athletes’ Mental Game

Managing High Expectations in Sports

Overcoming High Expectations in Sports “Shoot for the moon… Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Many athletes adopt this philosophy. Unfortunately, athletes with this type of mentality heap excessive demands upon themselves believing this method will still result personal best or optimal performances. The reality is that excessively high expectations rarely result in high-level performance. … Sport Psychology Article…

Embracing Pressure in Golf

Embracing Pressure in Golf

How to Manage Pressure in Golf Rounds What is your view on “pressure?” How have you played in pressure moments in the past? Some golfers see pressure as negative and describe tough rounds as nerve-wracking or anxiety-ridden. These golfers tend to fall apart when they start feeling even low levels of pressure. For these golfers, pressure escalates quickly … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Focus on Your Race for Triathletes

How to Focus on Your Race for Triathletes

Staying Focused on Your Race Strategy What is your goal when you are competing in a triathlon? Are you focused on a podium finish? Are you looking to achieve a personal best? Do you want to beat a rival? Your goal starting a triathlon will affect your focus during the triathlon… and your focus will affect how you … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Improve Your Focus During Triathlons

How to Improve Your Focus During Triathlons

Overcoming Distractions Before a Triathlon Triathlon is game of focus. Three different races within one competition can present a myriad of distractions competing for your mind space. Negative thoughts can pull your focus away from what is important… Focusing on the process or focusing in the present. Without being fully immersed in your race, you cannot race to … Sport Psychology Article…

Can The Eagles Beat The Patriots with Mental Toughness?

Staying Focused Against Top Competitors

Staying Mentally Tough Against Top Competitors Facing a “Goliath” opponent is daunting for any athlete or team. There is a mystique around a dominant team, a team with several multiple top-tier athletes or a highly-decorated athlete. These opponents, at times, appear unbeatable. When facing high-caliber opponents with a winning history, there are two approaches… The mindset you choose … Sport Psychology Article…