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
How to Mentally Prepare For Playing Rivals Being from Durham, or North Carolina in general, you take part in the famous Duke-UNC rivalry. Coach K was my neighbor while growing up in Durham, so obviously I … Sports Psychology Tip
Overcoming High Expectations in Sports “Shoot for the moon… Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Many athletes adopt this philosophy. Unfortunately, athletes with this type of mentality heap excessive demands upon themselves believing … Sports Psychology Tip
Supercharge Your Mental Game Emotions can supercharge or ruin an athlete’s performance on the field. Have you ever had a game where an opposing player or fans got into your head? How well did you respond? … Sports Psychology Tip
Solution to Feeling Intimidated During Competition Today, I’d like to cover another big confidence destroyer and the solution: Athletes who make comparisons and thus feel intimidated. If you compare yourself to your opponents, you are prone … Sports Psychology Tip