How Do you Win in Team Sports? The Short Answer is “As a Team.” That may sound a little bit trite, but it is absolutely true. How many times has your team played a game when a key player or top scorer was unavailable? Did the absence of that player cause you anxiety before the competition? Did it … Sport Psychology Article…
What Mindset Helps Turn Around a Losing Season? When you are having a losing season, digging yourself out of that hole may seem impossible. If you accept that losing is inevitable, your motivation, confidence, and work ethic will drop significantly. Not much will change if you are not committed to trying to find an answer. What happens when … Sport Psychology Article…
How Quickly Do you Bounce Back from Athletic Disappointment? Disappointment comes in all shapes and sizes for athletes, such as a loss, underperforming in a competition, reduced playing minutes, falling short of a personal best, or not making a cut for a championship meet. Every athlete in all sports experiences their share of athletic disappointment. When you allow … Sport Psychology Article…
What is a Performance Slump? A performance slump is simply when you struggle to perform at your usual level for an extended period of time. The biggest challenge related to slumps is an athlete’s misconceptions about slumps, such as: Let’s counter these misconceptions by highlighting the facts about slumps. There are six truths about slumps: Understanding these truths … Sport Psychology Article…
In this episode, you will learn about the hazards of overthinking in your sport. We talk about challenging the “what if” statements can have a profound impact on your sports performance. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports – junior to professional – … Sport Psychology Article…
Does Bulletin Board Material Improve Performance? Many athletes use pre-game trash-talking or bulletin board material to their advantage. Bulletin board material can fuel motivation. Some athletes thrive on proving doubters wrong. The challenge excites them to lift their game to another level. For example, bulletin board material can provide several benefits for athletes: However, bulletin board material is … Sport Psychology Article…