Mental Performance Articles

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

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…

8 Steps To Improve Consistency In Your Golf Game

Consistency in Golf

What Are The Keys To Playing Consistent Golf? There is common sentiment among young golfers, “Some days I play great, then I play horribly in the next tournament.” Consistency in your golf game is the key to getting to the next level. The problem is that most golfers cannot point to the reason for their inconsistent play. Without … Sport Psychology Article…

How To Break The Boredom Cycle During A Long Season…

Keeping Motivation High

Break Out Of Slumps Every athlete gets to the point in a season where motivation dips a bit. Motivation can be difficult to maintain through a long season with hours and hours of repetitive practice and training sessions. Repetitive workouts can lead to boredom for some athletes, “I get so bored in practice and just want it to … Sport Psychology Article…