Pregame anxiety articles for athletes. Learn what causes pregame, anxiety and tension for athletes prior to competition.
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 nervous. *Misconception 2: It’s the total lack of nerves … Sports Psychology Tip
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 … Sports Psychology Tip
How to Develop A Pregame Routine Are you anxious prior to competitions? Do you feel unsure before a game and fearful that you might mess up? Prior to a competition, are your thoughts scattered and your … Sports Psychology Tip
Overcoming Pressure to Preform in Games Have you ever missed a crucial serve? Like one of the “deadly sins” of serving? A first point, a game point, after a time-out, after a teammate misses their serve? … Sports Psychology Tip
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 whatever obstacles … Sports Psychology Tip
Do You Get Pregame Jitters? Are you scared when you step on the court? Do you fear making a mistake? Or being judged by others? Or being embarrassed if you mess up? I had a teammate … Sports Psychology Tip
How to Minimize Game Time Pressure Many times, athletes attribute poor performance to pressure and nervousness. These athletes often complain that their parents, coaches, or teammates put too much pressure on them. While parents and coaches … Sports Psychology Tip
6 Steps for Pregame Mental Preparation Do you know that the warm up routine is also a time to become mentally prepared for the game? What mental game strategies help you get mentally ready before a … Sports Psychology Tip
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 … Sports Psychology Tip
Why Visualization Is Overrated How do You Cope with Nerves? What do you or your athletes do when feeling nervous or scared before competition? Naturally, you want to relax so you can feel less nervous or … Sports Psychology Tip