Sports psychology articles to improve your mindset for sports and performance by Peak Performance Sports
Carr’s Positive Self-Talk Does negative self-talk make it difficult to focus during competitions? Do you wish you could be more positive after mistakes? Negative self-talk is when you berate yourself for making mistakes during practice or competition. Obviously, negative self-talk hurts your confidence and enjoyment in sports. How can you turn negative self-talk into positive self–talk, the mental … Sport Psychology Article…
Championship Athletes And The Mental Game All athletes seek to gain an advantage over their opponents, to play with confidence in tight games, to rise up to challenges, to achieve more of their potential and to get to the “next level.” The question most athletes seek to answer is, “How do I get to the next level?” or … Sport Psychology Article…
Have You Ever Been Intimidated by a Crowd? Do you lose your focus or composure when playing in opposing arenas with loud, vocal crowds? Have you ever been intimidate by a crowd? Maybe the opposing team had a reputation for excelling at their home site (home field advantage) or the opposing crowd was unusually loud… You probably felt … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Over Think In Competition? Do you get in your own way when you compete? This is a common challenge for many athletes we coach on the mental game. One way you (or your athletes) might get in your own way mentally is when you over think in competition, such as when you over think how to … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Thrive On Pressure? Would you consider yourself a “nervous athlete” or a “gamer” in competition? Gamers tend to raise their performance in critical games and moments–they thrive on the pressure. However, nervous athlete tend to get lost in critical moments. Has this happened to you? The game is in its final minutes and your team depends … Sport Psychology Article…
How Do You Respond To A Bad Shot? Are you frustrated or composed and ready for the next shot? Too many golfers I work with sabotage their entire round by dwelling on the last shot, as if it’s natural for them and necessary to get upset… If you are in this camp, your next few holes are a … Sport Psychology Article…