Are you Ready for the Athletic Challenges in your Sports Career? Many athletes become so focused on obstacles that they become overwhelmed by their circumstances instead of seeing solutions. While obstacles may seem daunting, it is often not the obstacle that determines your future but your response to the challenge. For example, what if you were not chosen … Sport Psychology Article…
How can you create positive competitive habits? The answer is by working on those habits during practice. How do you battle during competition and not back down? Again, the answer is to compete in practice from start to finish. There is a saying, “Elite athletes practice in the same manner they want to compete.” Too often, athletes think … Sport Psychology Article…
How does spectator behavior affect your focus? Why do some athletes feed off the crowd while other athletes lose focus? Crowd noise can be a massive distraction in sports competitions. Whether it’s cheering, booing, taunting, or hurling insults, the crowd’s impact can be significant. The people sitting in the stands can only influence the outcome of a competition … Sport Psychology Article…
Are losses devastating or motivating? This is a question all athletes should ask themselves. Some athletes allow one defeat, especially if the competition was significantly important to them, to take the wind out of their sails… They believe the possibility of another defeat is not worth the long hours of training and hard work. That one loss is … Sport Psychology Article…
The Difference Between an Athletic Dream and Performance Goals During the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, you will hear athletes interviewed talking about the Olympics being their long-term dream, such as, “I’ve dreamt about being an Olympian since I was a little kid,” or “Being an Olympian is a dream come true.” Was it the dream that vaulted these … Sport Psychology Article…
What is meant by a team mentality? Many athletes refer to their “team” as a “family.” However, a team is more like a workforce. A successful company comprises many roles, with each employee understanding their job description and what is specifically expected for each shift. When employees perform their roles to the best of their ability, the company … Sport Psychology Article…