Mental Performance Articles

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

Practice Drills To Improve Concentration

Sharpen Your Focus! As a gift for the holidays, we have prepared a free eBook… You (or your athletes) will learn how to improve concentration using practice drills. The bonus eBook is titled: “Sharpen Your Focus: Practice Drills To Improve Concentration.” You can download my free practice drills to improve concentration below by clicking on the red download … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Focus in Front of a Hostile Crowd

Overcoming Hostile Crowds

Do You Get Distracted Easily During A Game? Do you get distracted and emotionally-charged when heckled by the opposition’s fans? Are you distracted and taken out of your game when you perform in a hostile environment? All great athletes have developed their ability to focus in adverse conditions. The ability to cope with distractions when performing is a … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Read and React Instead of Overthinking

Trust Your Skills

Trust In Your Skills Do you (or your athletes) over-think during competition? This is very common in my work as a mental coach. If you are a perfectionist, you are prone to over-analyzing how well you are performing… This is know as “paralysis by analysis” in our work. Paralysis by analysis is a term used to describe athletes … Sport Psychology Article…

How Fisher and FSU Respond to a Loss

Recovering From Loss

Focus On Improving After A Loss A loss can sometimes have a lingering affect on athletes and coaches. You can start to question your ability and allow mistakes to haunt you, depleting your confidence. If you allow it, loses can zap your motivation and prevent you from achieving your goals. Getting over a loss quickly is a hallmark … Sport Psychology Article…

Are You a Choker in Big Games?

Peak Perfromance

Do You Underperform In Games? Many athletes perform well during the regular season, but under perform in playoff games. Yet, some athletes shine in the playoffs–who I call “gamers.” Which side of the fence do you fall on in the playoffs: peak performer or under performer? What’s the mental makeup of athletes who perform at high levels when … Sport Psychology Article…

Steps to Achieving Your Athletic Goals and Success

Achieving Athletic Goals

What Are Your Goals In Your Sport? What is your vision for yourself as an athlete? What are the goals you want to accomplish? More importantly, how do you plan to get to a place you have yet to reach? All athletes have big dreams… Many athletes have created goals they would like to accomplish for the competitive … Sport Psychology Article…