In this video, sport parents will learn how to be a supportive parent versus a distracting one. Harping on your athletes mistakes after a game can cause your athletes to make even more mistakes knowing they have a dreaded car ride home. Related Sports Psychology Articles *Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast on iTunes*Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast on … Sport Psychology Article…
What legacy are you creating as an athlete? Each athlete tells a story by how they act and respond to adversity. Each day, you add to your story, whether it’s consciously or unconsciously. Sometimes, athletes forget that everyone hits rough patches. They feel they are the only ones who miss the last shot, strike out late in a … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Leave a Legacy Are You a Fully Committed Athlete? Why is being “all in” important during your athletic career? If you want to accomplish all you can in your sport, achieve your long-term goals, and maximize your athletic potential, there is only one way… BEING ALL IN! This does not mean obsessing over your sport or … Sport Psychology Article…
Ultimate Mindset for Athletes Playing in Big Games What does it take to perform at your peak during the playoffs? Pressure increases a notch in the playoffs. A loss during the regular season is just a loss, just one game. However, in the playoffs, one game may be the difference between going home or going to the championship. … Sport Psychology Article…
How Can You Improve Your Mindset? Many athletes reach a point where they believe they have maxed their potential or can no longer improve. Some set career goals, and when they accomplish their objective, they become satisfied and lose their motivation to achieve more. For instance, maybe you set a goal of playing in college. Throughout high school, … Sport Psychology Article…
How do you improve your focus in competitions? Most athletes show up to competitions and try to force themselves to focus throughout the competition. This focusing strategy rarely, if ever, works. It is easy to focus early in competitions or when you are on top of your game. However, when the pressure builds, distractions increase. Competing elements vie … Sport Psychology Article…