The Differences Between Superstitions and Routines? A superstition can be irrational because it’s based on luck. Another way of putting it is when athletes believe they will achieve positive results by engaging in a random act. Examples of athlete superstitions include: * MLB pitcher Steve Kline never washed his hat for fear of washing away his luck. *NHL … Sport Psychology Article…
Do you Think of Yourself as “Just an Average Player”? Do you feel you don’t have the talent to get to the next level? Some athletes feel as though they have plateaued in their sport. They think they have gone as far as they can and their best days are behind them. For some athletes, these thoughts come … Sport Psychology Article…
What is your Relationship With Pressure? Every athlete sees and experiences pressure differently… If pressure is your foe, you will try to avoid pressure at all costs. Instead of taking an open shot on goal and risk missing, you will pass the ball. Instead of taking the puck toward the net, you will pass it to avoid a … Sport Psychology Article…