Mental Toughness in Sports

How to Focus on What You Can Control in Sports

Don’t Get Distracted by Things You Cannot Control There are so many things outside your direct control in sports. In sports, there are countless things you cannot control, for example: Focusing on the uncontrollables impacts you in a number of ways: Washington Redskins receiver, Terrelle Pryor, recently admitted that his play on the field has been affected because … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Keep an Even Keel During Competition

Keeping an Even Keel in Sports

Maintaining an Emotional Balance for Athletes It is not easy to control your emotions and maintain composure during a competition, although it’s extremely necessary if you are to continue developing your game… There are many things that can knock you off your game: “Even keel” refers to maintaining an emotional balance. An even keel is when you don’t … Sport Psychology Article…

10 Ways to Improve Your Mental Game

Improving Your Mental Game

Do You Need Help With Your Mental Game? This is a very important question because sport performance is largely mental. Every component of practice, rehab from injury, and competitive performance is strongly impacted by your mental game. 10 ways to improve your mental game include: Keep in mind, this list is just scratching the surface. Everything you do, … Sport Psychology Article…

Don’t Leave Confidence to Chance in Sports

Building Confidence in Sports

Improving Your Confidence to Play at Your Peak What is the most important tool for athletes? Imagine a golfer about to tee off to start a round with a bent driver in hand… Or a tennis player on the court without tennis shoes… Or a baseball player starting their game without a glove… Starting a competition with damaged … Sport Psychology Article…

Two Big Problems That Hurt Mental Toughness

Mental Toughness

The Benefits of Having Mental Toughness Mental toughness is what separates the good from great. With mental toughness, you always have a fighting chance. Mental toughness gives you the confidence needed to keep pushing forward despite the competitive situation. The key component of mental toughness is the ability to focus on the challenge right in front of you. … Sport Psychology Article…

The Mental Side of Coping With Injury

Coping With Injury

The Psychology of Sports Injury A sports injury is devastating for almost every athlete. Not only do you experience physical pain and the discomfort associated with rehab, but it can causes an emotional and mental impact on the athlete. What are the anxieties and fears when you are injured? These include: The mental impact of injury must be … Sport Psychology Article…