Focus During Game Time How often have you heard the word “focus” during your competitive career? What exactly is “focus”? The word “focus” is used every day by coaches and athletes throughout the world of sports. Athletes blame losses on focus. Athletes credit victories to focus. Athletes talk about how distractions affected their mental focus. And mental game … Sport Psychology Article…
Mental Game Coaching Professionals Do your athletes assume that their focus is to blame for their mental errors or lack of performance? We know that concentration (or mental focus) is critical for maximum performance. But many of my athletes think lack of focus is to blame for making mental mistakes and not ultimately playing to their potential. Allow … Sport Psychology Article…
What is the Key to Performing at your Peak? Of course, you need to be confident. Confidence helps you accomplish a lot in your sport. However, for some athletes, crushing it at a high level can increase the pressure to stay on top or perform consistently at a high level. High expectations from the outside world and within … Sport Psychology Article…
What Do You Do When Called the Underdog? Do you embrace the underdog role when most people predict you will lose a competition? When you are the underdog, you have two choices: believing you can win or believing you will lose. If you believe you are going to lose, your body and mind will likely follow suit. You … Sport Psychology Article…
What is the “Next-Man-Up” Mentality? The “next-man-up” mentality is a mindset that emphasizes preparedness, adaptability, and resilience, where every team member is ready to step in and perform at their best whenever called upon. The next-man-up approach is essential for long-term team success, especially when injuries, slumps, and unexpected circumstances can affect the lineup at any time. However, … Sport Psychology Article…
What Helps you Perform your Best During Competition? In other words, what is your recipe for peak performance? Most athletes are dumbfounded when asked this question. They may come up with a few elements on the fly, such as working hard in practice, improving their mechanics, or practicing more. However, those elements are general and limited. If you … Sport Psychology Article…