Are Past Losses Impacting Your Game? How do you feel after being beaten by a statistically worse team? Even the best athletes and teams unexpectedly lose. However, just because an opponent or opposing team pulled off an upset may not mean you choked in the competition. Losing to a statistically worse team may be difficult to process, but … Sport Psychology Article…
What does greatness require? What does it take to be your best, day in and day out? Performance consistency demands consistency in your preparation, focus, and effort. Many athletes who have up-and-down performances pick and choose when they give it their all. These athletes often have lazy practice habits. They don’t realize the impact that training, practice, and … Sport Psychology Article…
What is your focus as a member of a team? Are you focused on personal statistics or team success? How do you react after a win when a teammate’s stats are better than yours? Some athletes prioritize being the team’s lead scorer, the “Top Dog,” the hero of a game, trying to lead the league in points or … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Control Your Emotions as an Athlete How do emotions personally affect your competitive performance? Have there been competitions where a bad officiating call mentally knocked you off your game? There are six facts about competitive emotions: Let me further explain… All athletes experience a wide range of emotions, more so than all other living things. Learning … Sport Psychology Article…
The Sports Psychology Podcast by Peaksports.com and Dr. Patrick Cohn. Learn how to improve your mental game and perform better. Dr. Cohn and Georgia Miller discuss how kids react when their parents dwell on mistakes after competition. Listen to Learn More: Related Sports Psychology Articles *Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast on iTunes*Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast on Spotify … Sport Psychology Article…
In this video, sport parents will learn how to be a supportive parent versus a distracting one. Harping on your athletes mistakes after a game can cause your athletes to make even more mistakes knowing they have a dreaded car ride home. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We … Sport Psychology Article…