Why Did You Start Playing in the First Place Do you have fun when you compete? Is sport enjoyable for you, or does it cause added stress in your life? You would think athletes have a deep passion and love for competing, but that is not always the case… Many athletes admit that competing is not fun. High … Sport Psychology Article…
Keep Focus and Stay in the Moment What causes choking? Why do some athletes choke while other athletes rise to the occasion? No athlete likes to hear the word “choking,” let alone admit it. Yet, some athletes believe they “always choke” when the pressure is on. Choking is rooted in three sources: 1. Self-talk – If you tell … Sport Psychology Article…
Not Letting One Bad Game Define Your Skills How long does it take you to get over a loss or poor performance? Hours? Days? Weeks? The longer you ruminate about a bad game or lackluster performance, the more it becomes embedded in your mind. Reliving a bad game is like training your mind for a repeat performance. When you mentally … Sport Psychology Article…
Consider Game Score but not Think About it all the Time Do have trouble finishing off a good round because you’re focusing too much on the score? In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, responds to a question from Chris who had this to … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Perform Well Under Pressure Are you able to convert pressure into energy, enthusiasm, or excitement during high-level competition? Athletes who choke under pressure usually make the moment bigger than it is. In other words, they assign more significance to big tournaments than other competitors. When you view a major competition as the most important part of … Sport Psychology Article…
Improve Your Consistency and Performance The hallmarks of success are peak performance and consistency. While any athletes can have a great game once in a while, it’s performing at your peak on a consistent basis that most athletes struggle with achieving. Being consistent is a hot topic for athletes who we’ve talked to over the years. One high … Sport Psychology Article…