Why Athletes Feel Intimidated Do you or your athletes feel intimidated when competing against top competition? Or do you see it as a challenge to embrace? Against top-tier competitors, are you able to rise to the occasion or do you question your ability to perform well? I’ve worked with many athletes over the years that focus too much … 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 Athletes Can Improve Concentration What are the most important factors you can control to perform well in competition? The answer is focus, effort, preparation, emotional reactions, and attitude. Those five factors are the only aspects of performance that you can control. When you try to control aspects of performance outside of your direct control, you become worried … Sport Psychology Article…