Mental Performance Articles

Sports psychology articles to improve your mindset for sports and performance by Peak Performance Sports

Mental Game Tips For Poised Performance In The Big Game

Poised Under Pressure

Stay Confident In Games Are you able to remain confident in critical moments during competition? Think of a time when you finally made it to the big stage in your sport… You were probably excited to reach the next level… When the competition started, you were confident but slightly nervous… but things may not have gone your way … Sport Psychology Article…

What’s The Best Motivation For Athletes?

Increase Motivation

Increase Your Level Of Intrinsic Motivation Have you lost your motivation in the middle of a long season? Have you ever wondered what you could do to have greater motivation? There have probably been times where you had difficulty getting psyched up for a competition or pushing through the drudgery of training. As your season ended, you may … Sport Psychology Article…

Golfers Who Are Haunted By Their Last Shot Or Hole…

Refocusing

Do You Think About The Last Shot You Made? Have you ever been haunted by your last golf shot, whether it be a poor tee shot or missing a critical putt? PROBLEM: Many golfers have difficulty focusing after a bad shot to the point that their performance drastically declines over the next few shots (The Negative Performance Cycle). … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Toughness Defined And Beyond

Mental Toughness

How Do You View Mental Toughness? Do you admire certain athletes for their “mentally tough” play? Do you wish you were more mentally tough in competitions? Athletes are constantly told by coaches the importance of being mentally tough in competitions, but are unclear on its meaning; let alone how to develop mental toughness. Many athletes view mental toughness … Sport Psychology Article…

Horschel’s Mental Keys To Winning Golf

Poised Under Pressure

What Happens When You Miss An Important Putt? When you miss a critical putt, how does it affect your next shot? Are you able to regain your composure after a bad tournament, hole or shot? Can you recall a time when your golf game unraveled after a bad hole? Did you become angry or frustrated? You probably experienced … Sport Psychology Article…

What Is The Optimal Focus For Peak Performance?

Game Time Focus

Focus During Game Time How often have you heard the word “focus” during your competitive career? What exactly is “focus”? The word “focus” is used every day by coaches and athletes throughout the world of sports. Athletes blame losses on focus. Athletes credit victories to focus. Athletes talk about how distractions affected their mental focus. And mental game … Sport Psychology Article…