Sport Psychology Articles for Athletes, Coaches, and Sports Parents
What are the differences between superstitions and routines? A superstition can be irrational because it's based on luck. Another way of putting it is when athletes believe they will achieve …
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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. Two …
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How Perfectionism Affects Competitive Sport Performance What are your thoughts on perfectionism for athletes? In your opinion, should the goal be to have a perfect performance? So many …
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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 …
Letting Go of Expectations Have you ever been so frustrated with a lack of improvement and not reaching your expectations that training and practicing just doesn’t seem worth the time and …
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How to be Mentally Prepared on the Bench One of the most challenging situations for athletes is knowing you're good enough to start, be on a relay team, get more playing time, or make a travel …
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