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? Serving under pressure, especially in a position like game point, can be extremely difficult for volleyball players. You might feel like the … Sport Psychology Article…
Helping Athletes Overcome End of Game Pressure In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert Dr. Patrick Cohn talks with Dr. Megan Melchiorre. Do you have teams that tend to get tight at the end of a set when maybe they didn’t expect to win against the opponent and they tighten up and end up … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Perform Consistently in Volleyball Have you ever performed in the “zone?” We’re sure you’ve heard the “zone” hype and want to enter the zone? A reader recently asked the question: “How can you get yourself into the ‘zone?’” You hear about the zone being this elated experience, where your performance feels almost effortless, like you’re on … Sport Psychology Article…
Focusing on The Positives of Your Performance Have you been disappointed after a game because you lost, or thought you played poorly? Do you recognize your performance as either good or bad? Do you give yourself credit where credit is due? Australia lost to France on Saturday 2-1 in their World Cup opener. Though, the team seemed to … Sport Psychology Article…
What Does it Mean to Be a Team Player? Are you willing to do whatever is needed for the team? Are you a team player? What does being a team player mean to you? Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors to a 4-0 win in the championship. And he led the team to a 3-0 lead with … Sport Psychology Article…
Build Mental Toughness in Volleyball: “Set Me Again” Do you persevere in the face of adversity? Are you able to remain strong minded after a mistake? While on the court, do you push through whatever obstacles you meet? I was the type of player who wanted the ball, even after I made a mistake. I started this sort … Sport Psychology Article…