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Winning Mindset for Elite Athletes Have you ever wondered why some athletes succeed despite challenges and adversity while other athletes fall apart when encountering similar circumstances? The difference between these two types of athletes is mindset. A lot has been written on the topic of mindset. Mindset receives so much attention because of its profound impact on athletic … Sport Psychology Article…
How a Mental Game Coach Can Help You What can a Mental Game Coach do for you during the COVID-19 pandemic? Many athletes no longer feel like athletes since they are not training or competing. You may ask, “Why should I work on my mental game if I’m not competing?” During the pandemic is when you need support … Sport Psychology Article…
Why Athletes Must Trust in Their Skills What does it mean to have trust in your game? Trust may very well be the most important factor in peak performance. What is trust? Trusting your game means you are performing or playing in the moment. Trust is relying on your learned skills to perform to your level of ability … Sport Psychology Article…
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 another and your performance spirals downward. The thought of that mistake or the consequences of that mistake take the focus away from … Sport Psychology Article…
How Mental Training Improves Physical Training What factor contributes most to your success in sports? Which of the following would you rank as the most important elements to your training and preparation? * Nutrition * Flexibility * Aerobic Conditioning * Speed Training * Anaerobic Training * Reaction time * Agility * Power * Technical Skills/ Mechanics Each of … Sport Psychology Article…
How Perfectionism Affects Sport Performance What are your thoughts on perfectionism for athletes? In your opinion, should the goal be to have a perfect performance? So many athletes are confused by the perfection. Is perfectionism good or bad for athletes? Depends on who you ask… Some pitchers want to pitch a perfect game every time they take the hill. Gymnasts … Sport Psychology Article…