Sports confidence articles for athletes and coaches. Learn how to have proactive and stable confidence
How Do You Play with Confidence on the Road? Summary: Athletes often think they’re less confident on the road, but a sport psychologist would tell you that’s usually a comfort problem, not a confidence problem. True … Sports Psychology Tip
How Do You Win Against Better Athletes? Summary: Many athletes mentally lose before they even compete when facing a top-ranked opponent. But rankings, records, and reputations don’t determine who wins. What does? Self-belief rooted in preparation. … Sports Psychology Tip
Why Stable Confidence is So Important Confidence is important for athletes… But confidence in the face of adversity is hallmark of champions. When having success, high confidence is much easier but, when obstacles appear, keeping your … Sports Psychology Tip
Setting Goals to Overcome Injury Have you ever struggled with injury? Been upset, frustrated, angry, unable to keep it together through your rehab? Did you think you’d never be able to play at the level you … Sports Psychology Tip
What Does it Mean to Be a Team Player? Are you willing to do whatever is needed for the team? Are you a team player? What does being a team player mean to you? Kevin Durant … Sports Psychology Tip
Mental Preparation to Improve Focus in Big Games Have you ever had one of those make it or break it moments in your athletic career? The big moment, where the season all comes down to one … Sports Psychology Tip
Defining Your Roles in and Out of Sports Athletes have many roles beyond sports… Every athlete has multiple roles in their lives, such as student, friend, parent, spouse, club member, employee, etc. Each additional role increases … Sports Psychology Tip
What is Mental Toughness in Sports? What is mental toughness in sports? How can it help you? Mental toughness is: Mental toughness gives athletes the ability to perform to their highest potential under the most stressful … Sports Psychology Tip
Wilson’s Mental Toughness Losing can be particularly difficult to handle. Some athletes take it harder than others questioning their athletic talent or ability to play under pressure. Nonetheless, adversity will cross paths with every athlete during … Sports Psychology Tip
How To Play Well When You Feel Uncomfortable Does your performance suffer when you’re not “on,” you feel uncomfortable, or don’t have your “A” game that day? Do you struggle with staying confident and grind out … Sports Psychology Tip