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How to Stay Composed and Keep Your Game Face On Do you or your athletes have negative body language when they compete? In a new sports psychology video this week, you learn about how to overcome negative body language and stay composed even when you make mistakes. Many athletes struggle to stay composed when they encounter adversity or … Sport Psychology Article…
Are You a Choker or a Gamer? What type of athlete are you? In a new sports psychology video this week, You learn about the three types of athletes we see in sports psychology. Do you perform better in competition or in practice settings? Many athletes struggle to maintain focus and purpose in practice because it lacks the … Sport Psychology Article…
Do you have the proper intensity before games to perform your best? In a new sport psychology video this week, I discuss how to raise your intensity before game time. Many athletes under perform early in competition because they lack intensity. But why is your level or activation or intensity important to your performance? However, not all athletes … Sport Psychology Article…
Do you look like a star in practice, but choke up in competition? Does your performance feel tight, controlled, or lack of freedom when you compete? Many hard-working athletes who get lots of confidence from practice get in their own way (mentally) when they compete… Why do athletes tense up and lose trust in their skills when they … Sport Psychology Article…
Sports Confidence Buster #6 Some of the greatest athletes ever are perfectionists including Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, and Serena Williams. So how did they get away with being perfectionists? Is perfectionism helpful? Is this part of the reason why these athletes are great or is perfectionism a thorn in their side? The best athletes are able to parlay … Sport Psychology Article…
Sports Confidence Buster #5 Many athletes worry too much about what others think of them. These athletes worry that others, such as teammates, coaches, parents, and friends might think badly of them. We call this social approval… If you think this way, you want to be admired, accepted, respected, or liked by other athletes, coaches, or teammates. Part … Sport Psychology Article…