Sports psychology articles to improve your mindset for sports and performance by Peak Performance Sports
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…
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…
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…
USA Women’s Golf Team Handling Pressure Recently, the USA Women’s golf team defeated Europe to win the Solheim Cup. The win was a huge come back for the USA women, who struggled in the beginning two days. Several factors contributed to the comeback mindset that ultimately led the team to victory. Ability to Handle Pressure The game began … Sport Psychology Article…
Comeback After Injuries Injuries can be devastating and demoralizing to athletes… The longer an athlete cannot practice, the more difficult the layoff and recovery process become. But the day you step back into competition may be the most anxiety-ridden moment. Returning from an injury may bring to the surface many fears: fear of re-injury, fear of losing your … Sport Psychology Article…
Perform Smarter, Not Harder Just give a 110% effort! Has anyone ever told you that prior to a performance? The more valuable advice may very well be… “Perform smarter, not harder.” Trying harder, shooting for perfection, or attempting to meet crazy-high expectations rarely produce better results. In fact, these false motivators generally cause athletes to try too hard… … Sport Psychology Article…