How Athletes Can Overcome Mistakes One of the hardest things for any athlete is to move forward after a mistake and focus “in the moment.” Yet athletes are constantly told by coaches to forget about the last play, the previous point or the mistake that happened. Think about a time when, in the heat of battle, you made … Sport Psychology Article…
Poised Under Pressure A championship football team shared one common characteristic… they remained poised under pressure. Being poised and maintaining a sense of calm and control, minimize the negative effects of intense emotions. The more riding on a game, the more important it is to maintain your composure through the game. In fact, legendary former Cincinnati Bengal coach … Sport Psychology Article…
Mental Game Coaches And How They Help The Pros Why do so many athletes neglect their mental game? Why would you spend so much time developing your physical skills and scrimmaging yet neglect the one part of the game that impacts performance the most… the mental side of the game? Olympic athletes have consulted with Mental Game Coaches … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Feel Pressure During Golf? For many golfers, victory and notoriety often come with a huge pressure to stay on top and continue to excel–think Tiger Woods. For golfers, a high world ranking often comes with a higher expectation to continuously make cuts and have a change to win. Despite talent and a strong mental game, even … Sport Psychology Article…
How Do You Handle Your Emotions? To succeed in sports, athletes must handle their emotions. During the competitive season, every athlete will experience emotional ups and downs. Dealing with negative emotions may be the most difficult task any athlete faces. How you deal with emotion will greatly impact your ability to learn, grow confidence, and prepare for the … Sport Psychology Article…
Have You Ever Been Intimidated by a Crowd? Do you lose your focus or composure when playing in opposing arenas with loud, vocal crowds? Have you ever been intimidate by a crowd? Maybe the opposing team had a reputation for excelling at their home site (home field advantage) or the opposing crowd was unusually loud… You probably felt … Sport Psychology Article…