Sport Psychology Articles for Athletes, Coaches, and Sports Parents
What do you do after a loss? It's probably a question you haven't given much thought. Often after a loss, athletes allow their emotions to take over. The more invested you are in a competition, the …
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Are you a starter who worries about losing your starting role? Maybe you can relate to the following... You strive to be the best you can to earn a starting role. You feel proud of your improvement …
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Every athlete makes mistakes; however, not all athletes rebound from them. How do you deal with mistakes during a competition? Do you quickly refocus on your game, or do you dwell on mistakes for …
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How do your emotions--positive or negative--affect your team’s mindset and performance? The impact your emotions have on your team is often overlooked. You may feel that negative emotions or …
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What is Stable Confidence? Does confidence change depending on the record or ability of your opponents? Some athletes only feel confident when they compete against weaker opponents and less …
Moving Past an Off Day Have you had an athletic performance that was so horrible that you felt embarrassed when the competition ended? Bad games are one thing. You can often explain them away or …
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