When Does Thinking Become Detrimental? Is it even possible to replicate good technique in competition without thinking? Technique and mechanics are crucial for both confidence and success in sports. However, mechanics are quite detailed. There are a lot of moving parts. For a baseball pitcher to throw strikes, there are many technical variables to consider, such as … Sport Psychology Article…
Ever Been on a Team That Lost its Star Player? Imagine how hard it was for the athlete who needed to fill in for that player. Whether it is for a game or the season, filling in for the top player on your team is a formidable task. Players rely heavily on their star teammates. They look to … Sport Psychology Article…
Have You Ever Had a Team Conflict? Team conflict can affect how you feel about your team, how much you enjoy your sport, and how intensely you pursue your goals. Not only does conflict affect you, but it can also create tension with your teammates, coaches, family, and friends outside of sport. Can you relate to the following … Sport Psychology Article…
When the Top Dog is No Longer the Top Dog Many athletes have difficulty going from being one of the best on their team to a team where they are fighting for a roster spot or playing time. Transitioning from youth competition to high school, high school to college, or college to the pros can be challenging. Likewise, … Sport Psychology Article…
Do Mistakes and Losses Affect you Mentally? Are you still reliving a past game or a disappointing season? Nothing hurts performance quite as much as reliving mistakes, bad games, or unfortunate results. Focusing on yesterday or even the last minute interferes with your ability to pay attention to the present. When your attention is divided between the past … Sport Psychology Article…
What is Your Biggest Distraction as an Athlete? The list of potential distractions is exhausting: The previous examples are external distractions or sources that originate outside of you. While external distractions are bothersome, they are not the most formidable challenge for athletes. Internal distractions are much more destructive and difficult to manage, particularly the ‘what if’ trap. ‘What … Sport Psychology Article…