Sports Psychology Articles

How Athletes Can Cope With Getting Benched

Positive Mentality When Benched

Staying Confident and Ready When Benched “BENCHED! I can’t believe it.” When you are a starter and are benched, it often comes as quite a shock. There is often no warning when you are benched even when you might be having a bad game, an off night or a previous competition where you under-performed. Thoughts pop up in … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Improve Your Consistency in Figure Skating

figure skating consistency

How Do Figure Skaters Develop Consistency? Consistency is what separates the good athletes from the great athletes. Consistent performers such as, Tom Brady, Michael Phelps, Derek Jeter, Kobe Bryan and Michelle Kwan, have enjoyed long, productive years in their sport. These athletes not only reached the pinnacle in their sport, but consistently competed at that level for the … Sport Psychology Article…

How Parental Expectations Can Lead to Pressure

Parental Support in Sports

How Sports Parents Can Support Their Athletes “Everybody is counting on me,” “I don’t want to disappoint my parents,” “My parents get so mad at me after a bad game…” Do any of these statements sound familiar? You may have expressed these sentiments to a teammate or deal with these thoughts internally on a regular basis. Often, parents … Sport Psychology Article…

What are Good Goals to Set for Golfers?

goal setting in golf

Setting Short-Term Goals in Golf What are you looking to accomplish this week, this month or even six months from now? These short-range targets are important steps that are often neglected by golfers. Many golfers will create seasonal goals or even longer-range goals in an attempt to accomplish their dreams but this plan often backfires. To provide clarity, … Sport Psychology Article…

How Mental Toughness Helps Athletes Cope with Adversity

Mental Toughness and Adversity

Using Adversity to Improve Mental Toughness So much has been written about mental toughness… The need for athletes to be mentally tough and how it can help an athlete win the big game… How mental toughness can help an athlete overcome adversity… How mental toughness can get an athlete to the next level in their career. As an … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Finish The Tournament When Playing With a Lead

Play to Win in Golf

Playing Your Best With a Lead in Golf Have you ever been leading by a comfortable margin heading towards the last few holes only to see your lead dissipate by the 18th hole? Maybe you have played a tournament where you had a 4-stroke plus lead going in to the final round and wound up in a playoff … Sport Psychology Article…