Having A Winning Mindset to Overcome Adversity Which of the following statements is more indicative of who you are as an athlete? When the going gets tough, I get excited… Or when the going gets tough, I feel defeated? The attitude you adopt or the mindset you choose is the ultimate determining factor as to how well you … Sport Psychology Article…
Mental Strategies to Refocus During a Round Many distractions can hurt your focus in golf. Some of the most difficult to deal with are noise, hecklers or rude opponents. When you are setting up for a shot, standing over the ball or starting your swing, outside noise can throw off your swing. Outside noise could potentially break your … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Stay Poised During Competition Do you or your athletes perform well in pressure situations? When the heat is on do you rise to the occasion or crumble under the pressure? What makes some athletes perform at a high level during the heat of competition? Peak performers have the knack of staying calm when the pressure mounts. … Sport Psychology Article…
Using Mental Preparation to Reduce Mental Mistakes Do you make mental mistakes in competition? If so, these mistakes may be a function of how you practice… Mistakes in competition are not an indication of a lack of ability, talent or conditioning. Most of the time, mental mistakes result from how you train, how you practice or more specifically, … Sport Psychology Article…
Building on Your Success in Golf Do find yourself having a performance lull after winning a tournament or after having a great season? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I ever play consistently?” Performance lulls or a lack of consistency are often caused by the mental mistake of ‘resting on your laurels.’ This is when you’re satisfied … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Minimize Game Time Pressure Many times, athletes attribute poor performance to pressure and nervousness. These athletes often complain that their parents, coaches, or teammates put too much pressure on them. While parents and coaches create an environment of pressure, they are not the cause of pressure. The cause of pressure is when the athlete internalizes the … Sport Psychology Article…