Year: 2008

Mental Toughness in Baseball: A Success Story Using “The Confident Athlete” CD Program

Relaxed Athlete

The Relaxed Athlete NCAA Division I Shortstop Tylor Prudhomm worried too much about how not to strike out at the plate. He struggled with his batting in baseball. He could not deal with getting a hit 1 in 4 attempts, a typical success rate at the plate. He was not satisfied with anything less than perfectionism. This caused … Sport Psychology Article…

Sports Psychology Success – Be Prepared Mentally for the Big Wave

Surfer Confidence

Using The Relaxed Athlete With Shawn Burrell Here’s a wonderful mental game success story for you today… Professional Surfer Shawn Burrell didn’t have full confidence in his own abilities. Around other top surfers, he would compare himself and feel like he didn’t stack up to the competition. His harsh judgments about his own abilities was getting in the … Sport Psychology Article…

A Mentally Prepared Athlete is a Relaxed Athlete

Relaxed athlete

The Relaxed Athlete Wow, the upcoming release of “The Relaxed Athlete” has completely swamped me… and the momentum is so crazy that I can’t wait for April 1. “The Relaxed Athlete,” is the cream of the crop in the Confident Athlete Series. Seriously. I’m really excited about this puppy – it will blow your socks off. It’s loaded … Sport Psychology Article…

The 10 Deadly Mistakes Athletes Make With Their Pregame Attitude

Pregame Misakes

Are You Making Any of These ‘Deadly’ Mistakes? Are you so concerned about what others might be thinking about your game that you get distracted when you play? For many athletes, a huge source of pregame anxiety or worry comes from the need to seek “approval” from others. If this is you, you might have a need to … Sport Psychology Article…

Pregame Stress and Anxiety: Athletes’ Mental Roadblock to Success

Confidence

What Holds You Back From Performing Your Best? Most champion athletes and coaches are aware of the importance of the mental game. If you or your athletes are tense, worry about outcomes, or bring stress from life into competition, performance will suffer. Does performance anxiety or pregame tension hold you back from performing your best? Based on the … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Tap the Power of the Zone for Peak Performance

Peak Performance

What is The Zone For Peak Performance? All athletes love the magical, sought after state of mind known as the *zone.* This state of supreme focus helps athletes in all sports perform at their peak. Many athletes who want to reach their peak potential are always in search of secrets to hop into the ‘*zone.* But the zone … Sport Psychology Article…