Developing 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 face adversity as an athlete... and you WILL face some adversity … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
How Golfers Can Refocus When Distracted
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 focus, tense up your body and disrupt your … [Read more...]
One Strategy Russell Wilson Uses to Stay Mentally Sharp
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. Poise and composure allows champions to perform to their … [Read more...]
The Mental Game Keys to Quality Practice
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, how you train your mind to compete. This … [Read more...]
When You’re Complacent with Success in Golf
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 with your golf achievements then slacking … [Read more...]