Sports psychology articles to improve your mindset for sports and performance by Peak Performance Sports
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…
Focus In Critical Moments Of The Game Have you ever lost your focus during a critical moment in competition and it led to a mistake? Have you ever wondered exactly what caused that mistake? Was it a physical or mental mistake? You may attribute mistakes to anxiety. While anxiety can disrupt your focus, there is more to it … Sport Psychology Article…
Do Negative Emotions Destroy Your Golf Game? Are you a resilient golfer and able to keep your emotions in check after a bad shot? Or do negative emotions destroy your golf game? Can you recall the last time you missed a shot and landed in the rough… Were you able to focus and get back on track? You … Sport Psychology Article…