Facing the Worst Conditions in a Competition Were you able to concentrate on competing, or did the weather or arena mentally affect your performance? Wind, rain, snow, excessive heat, frigid temperatures, and glaring sun can affect … Sports Psychology Tip
The Best Way to Turn your Performance Around Every athlete experiences rough spots or slumps, which causes periods of under performance. Many times, those athletes get in trouble when they focus on their most recent disappointing … Sports Psychology Tip
Stay Focused on What To Do in the Present Are you fearful of losing or making “big” mistakes in competition? Welcome to the world of sports where losses and mistakes are a part of the game. … Sports Psychology Tip
Don’t Let One Mistake Affect Your Performance Does making a mistake affect your performance in competition? Maybe you can refocus and be your best for the rest of the competition. Or possibly, one mistake turns into … Sports Psychology Tip
How to Use Pregame “Nerves” to your Advantage Many athletes have misconceptions about the effects of pregame “nerves” before competition sport. *Misconception 1: Elite athletes are NEVER nervous. *Misconception 2: It’s the total lack of nerves … Sports Psychology Tip
How to Approach an Important Competition Do you wish you could play BIG in BIG moments? All athletes want to come up BIG in BIG moments such as: Unfortunately, many athletes not only fall short, but … Sports Psychology Tip
Athletes who Feel Pressure This is a question each athlete needs to ask themselves. You can think of many triggers that can add to the pressure of competitive sports. For some athletes, the feel pressure from … Sports Psychology Tip
Letting Go of Mistakes in Competition Every athlete makes mistakes… It’s part of sports. Think of how many times you have seen an elite figure skater trip over their own skate, under-rotate on an easy jump, … Sports Psychology Tip
Your Mental Toughness and Returning From an Injury Coming back from athletic injury is an experience laden with intense emotions… An injured athlete returning to competition will run through the gamut of both positive and negative … Sports Psychology Tip
Overcoming Pressure to Preform in Games Have you ever missed a crucial serve? Like one of the “deadly sins” of serving? A first point, a game point, after a time-out, after a teammate misses their serve? … Sports Psychology Tip