Sport Psychology Articles for Athletes, Coaches, and Sports Parents
Play Confidently and Avoid Outcome Thinking How anxious do you become during stressful moments in competitions? Would you describe yourself as an anxious athlete? Anxiety doesn't just happen in …
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How to Use Pregame "Nerves" to your Advantage Many athletes have misconceptions about the effects of pregame “nerves” before competition sport. *Misconception 1: Elite athletes are NEVER …
How to Stay Relaxed before a Competition “I feel like I’m going to be sick to my stomach.” Have you ever had this feeling prior to a competition? Have you ever been so anxious that you feel …
Are you Successful under Pressure? Each individual athlete responds to pressure in his/her own way. Kobe Bryant stated he played his best when the pressure was on, "Everything negative – …
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How to Build Mental Toughness in Volleyball: "Set Me Again" Do you persevere in the face of adversity? Are you able to remain strong minded after a mistake? While on the court, do you push through …
Using Positive Key Words to Overcome Nerves It can be so easy to think negatively going into a game, during a game, or even after a game... You may be scheduled to play against the team with the …
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