Sports Psychology Articles

Embracing Pressure in Golf

Embracing Pressure in Golf

How to Manage Pressure in Golf Rounds What is your view on “pressure?” How have you played in pressure moments in the past? Some golfers see pressure as negative and describe tough rounds as nerve-wracking or anxiety-ridden. These golfers tend to fall apart when they start feeling even low levels of pressure. For these golfers, pressure escalates quickly … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Focus on Your Race for Triathletes

How to Focus on Your Race for Triathletes

Staying Focused on Your Race Strategy What is your goal when you are competing in a triathlon? Are you focused on a podium finish? Are you looking to achieve a personal best? Do you want to beat a rival? Your goal starting a triathlon will affect your focus during the triathlon… and your focus will affect how you … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Improve Your Focus During Triathlons

How to Improve Your Focus During Triathlons

Overcoming Distractions Before a Triathlon Triathlon is game of focus. Three different races within one competition can present a myriad of distractions competing for your mind space. Negative thoughts can pull your focus away from what is important… Focusing on the process or focusing in the present. Without being fully immersed in your race, you cannot race to … Sport Psychology Article…

Can The Eagles Beat The Patriots with Mental Toughness?

Staying Focused Against Top Competitors

Staying Mentally Tough Against Top Competitors Facing a “Goliath” opponent is daunting for any athlete or team. There is a mystique around a dominant team, a team with several multiple top-tier athletes or a highly-decorated athlete. These opponents, at times, appear unbeatable. When facing high-caliber opponents with a winning history, there are two approaches… The mindset you choose … Sport Psychology Article…

Performing Well During Pressure Moments

Performing Well During Pressure Moments

Mental Preparation to Improve Focus in Big Games Have you ever had one of those make it or break it moments in your athletic career? The big moment, where the season all comes down to one play or one event, is one of the greatest pressure moments you will ever experience. Think of what an athlete experiences in … Sport Psychology Article…

Does a Bad Skating Practice Get Into Your Head?

Performing At Your Peak After a Bad Warm-Up

Performing At Your Peak After a Bad Warm-Up A bad practice, right before a major competition… How in the world can you get back on track? How can you focus when this week was a disaster? This is an issue for many figure skaters… Several falls in practice or warm-up just before a major competition can mess with … Sport Psychology Article…