High Expectations In Golf Do you feel pressured to live up to the expectations of others? Do you feel you constantly let down others because of your play during golf tournaments? Expectations can erode your love for the game and wreak havoc on your performance… but you didn’t always feel the pressure of high expectations. Remember when you … Sport Psychology Article…
Pressure In Golf Every golfer desires to have “nerves of steel” when facing critical shots. But many golfers implode when faced with big shots. Questioning your ability to make shots and focusing on others’ play makes your focus on the wrong objective in golf. Trying to be perfect causes golfers to choke at the most inopportune time… If … Sport Psychology Article…
Adversity In Sports Cold weather can have a definite impact on the outcome of a game. Some athletes can play at a high level when temperatures are low and some players just can’t perform up to their standards when it’s cold or under other adverse conditions… Does your performance drop off when game conditions are not to your … Sport Psychology Article…
Poised Under Pressure A championship football team shared one common characteristic… they remained poised under pressure. Being poised and maintaining a sense of calm and control, minimize the negative effects of intense emotions. The more riding on a game, the more important it is to maintain your composure through the game. In fact, legendary former Cincinnati Bengal coach … Sport Psychology Article…
Be A Mentally Tough Athlete The hardest position on any team is not being the main offensive weapon or defensive specialist. It is not easy being a second-string player when you put in all those hours of training and practice but don’t play come game time… It can be discouraging, frustrating and confidence-breaking. Many second-stringers give up because … Sport Psychology Article…
Social Media Effects In Sports How much time do you spend poring over Twitter, Facebook and news sites reading comments about your golf potential or your level of play in tournaments? Social media can be a confidence-crusher for some golfers. The same media that builds up some golfers will often tear them down. Then there are all those … Sport Psychology Article…