Perfectionism In Athletes When competing, do you hold yourself to the standard of perfection? If you hit a bad shot or make a bad play… do you put yourself down? Does your performance steadily spiral downward? Has there been a time when competing and you placed so much pressure on yourself to play the perfect game or have … Sport Psychology Article…
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn and Olympian Wendy Bruce-Martin talk about training and competing mindsets in gymnastics. Dr. Cohn and Wendy discuss how perfectionism in gymnastics makes it difficult for gymnasts to get out of a “training mindset” when in competition. Learn more about how a training mindset can … Sport Psychology Article…
What Is The Mindset Of An Olympic Champion? What does a champion think about when competing? How do they approach training sessions? What separates an Olympic Champion from an average athlete? As the 2014 Olympics conclude, many of us are in awe of the athletes’ talent and raw physical attributes. But for every Olympian, there are many others … Sport Psychology Article…
Olympians and Mental Toughness What’s the mindset of an Olympic champion? If you could see through the eyes of an Olympian, you could gain valuable insight as to what mental game attributes are considered essential for championship performance. Even though Olympians must have mental toughness, it’s not inborn, but instead developed over time. Mental toughness and mental skills … Sport Psychology Article…
The Key to Consistent Success Winning a team championship is the crowning moment of achievement within any sport. It is often easier to reach the pinnacle than to stay there. When your team is at the top of the heap, opposing teams seek to dethrone the current “champs” and will take more risk in order to accomplish their … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Perform in the Zone How often do you or your athletes perform in the “the zone”? What is the zone? The zone is simply a mental state of total focus in the present moment. We call this being “immersed” as it indicates you don’t worry about outcomes or are not distracted when you perform. You trust … Sport Psychology Article…