Month: February 2017

How to Use Mental Imagery for Greater Success in Sports

Visualization in Sports

Benefits of Visualization in Sports Is visualization or mental imagery a gimmick or a legitimate mental game tool to improve athletic performance? The reality is that many athletes do use visualization daily as part of their training regimens–and with great success. These athletes talk about a number of benefits they have received through visualization including: If so many … Sport Psychology Article…

Embracing Pressure Leads to Rahm’s Win at Torrey Pines

Golf Psychology

Using Pressure To Your Advantage What are the first thoughts that come to mine when you are faced with that must-make shot? Is there is a resounding “woo-hoo” or a depressing “oh no“? “Uh-oh” and “oh no” are the syllables uttered internally when impending doom is about to strike. You know what I mean… Like when you step … Sport Psychology Article…

Overcoming The Fear of Mistakes in Skating

Skating Psychology

Overcoming Fear of Failure in Skating The three biggest performance killers in figure skating are fear… Fear comes from a faulty belief system. Fearful skaters believe they need to be perfect, and they see mistakes as something to be ashamed of. Fearful skaters constantly compare themselves to other skaters they view as better than themselves. These comparisons are … Sport Psychology Article…