Perfectionism In Athletes When competing, do you hold yourself to the standard of perfection? If you hit a bad shot or make a bad play... do you put yourself down? Does your performance steadily spiral downward? Has there been a time when competing and you placed so much pressure on yourself to play the perfect game or have the perfect performance? You may have felt confident when you … [Read more...] about How To Overcome The Need To Be “Perfect” In Sports
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Two Ideas To Get Out Of Your Own Way In Competition…
Does A Poor Mental Game Have You Locked Up? Do you or your athletes perform better if you can "get out of your own way" during competition? You might be thinking: What does it mean to get out of your own way? When athletes can't get out of their own way, the mind is interfering with physical talent... In a general sense, your mind sabotages your physical skills. A poor mental game has … [Read more...] about Two Ideas To Get Out Of Your Own Way In Competition…
Overcoming Adversity Pays Off For Holmes
Managing Your Emotions In Golf How do you handle adversity on the golf course? Do you take it out on your clubs or are you able to manage your emotions and figure out the best course of action for the next shot? Imagine you are putting for par on the 17th hole to stay tied for the lead… You have made this four-foot putt many times before and you feel confident as you line up … [Read more...] about Overcoming Adversity Pays Off For Holmes