Mental Performance Articles

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

How To Anticipate The Unexpected And Adjust

Overcoming The Unexpected

Expect The Unexpected If preparation and planning are the keys to success, what should an athlete do if something interrupts their plan? It happens all the time… You have trained as hard as you could for months and months preparing for some big competition… You have honed your strategy… You feel ready and confident… Then something unexpected occurs… … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Toughness: Your Greatest Asset On The Ice

Figure Skating Mental Toughness

Mental Strength In Figure Skating Every figure skater wants an advantage in competitions. Have you ever wondered… Elite figure skaters have provided a road map to success. These elite skaters have battled some of the same issues that are in front of you: mistakes on the ice, difficulty learning new skills and anxiety in competition. The key to … Sport Psychology Article…

Figure Skaters, Do You Use a Mental Warm-up Routine?

Figure Skating Warm Up

Precompetition Routine For Skaters Do you currently mentally prepare for competition? If not, you should have a warm up routine that includes your mental prep… By using a pre-competition routine, you can feel focused and prepared to succeed! Your mental preparation is crucial for peak performance and involves more than just visualizing a successful performance. Without a pre-competition … Sport Psychology Article…

Improve Mental Toughness For Figure Skating

Skating Metal Toughness

Improve Your Mental Toughness Figure skating is both physically and mentally demanding… You or your athletes must have the physical stamina to endure long hours of training continuously rehearsing skills and routines… And you must have the mental toughness to cope with all the mistakes required for improving your skills. To land an axle, you need to commit … Sport Psychology Article…

If Your Mental Toughness Only Improved One Percent…

Fighting Mentality

The Clipper’s Mental Toughness What could you accomplish in your sport if you increased your mental toughness by just 1%? One percent may sound like a small percentage, but your performance would improve exponentially. Imagine sinking that game winning basket… or sticking the landing after a solid beam routine… or just playing to your abilities instead of being … Sport Psychology Article…

Are You Born With Mental Toughness Or Can You Learn It?

Building Mental Toughness

What Is The Reality Of Mental Toughness? Mental toughness is needed to compete at the highest level and to achieve your max athletic potential. Mental toughness is a developed skill that allows athletes to push through difficult circumstances without losing confidence and the ability to play at peak levels during crunch-time. But there is a common question many … Sport Psychology Article…