Sports psychology articles to improve your mindset for sports and performance by Peak Performance Sports
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…
Frustration In Golf Does the frustration from missing putts cause a spill over effect into other areas of your game? According to one reader, David, he thinks that, on his worst putting days, it leaks into the rest of his game. He went on to say there are three reasons for this: I think everyone understands the first … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Fall Apart After A Game? Has a coach ever told you, “You need to finish strong?” Do you feel you fall apart at the end of a game after you held the lead practically the whole game? Closing out games is a common problem for many teams and athletes… But why? Athletes that have difficulty closing … Sport Psychology Article…
Focusing Your Emotions On The Green Focusing is the most important and, often, most challenging mental skill to master in golf. Golf tournaments are filled with potential distractions, in particular negative thoughts and counter-productive emotions. Focusing on your emotions will, without a doubt, impede your golf game. The golfers that are the most successful are the ones who … Sport Psychology Article…
Deal With High Pressure Situations In Games Why is it that some athletes step up in high-pressure situations when athletes dread those feelings of pressure? You have been in those situations where the end of a competition is running near and there is that critical moment where the outcome is about to be decided… your heart is pounding… … Sport Psychology Article…
What Top Athletes Have Benefited From Mental Training? Whether athletes are young or college-age, talented or less talented, they all can benefit from mental training. Yet, a number of obstacles prevent athletes from embracing it. What does this mean for parents and coaches? Read on and you’ll learn how to help athletes overcome their resistance to mental training. … Sport Psychology Article…