Have you ever wondered how great athletes became great? What elevated Patrick Mahomes, Lebron James, Alex Morgan, Sabrina Ionescu, and Novak Djokovic to great heights? Each of those athletes is talented. However, there are plenty of examples of gifted athletes who never lived up to their potential. In fact, every year during the NFL draft, commentators talk about … Sport Psychology Article…
What do you do after you finish a season where you fell short? Do you try to forget the season and put it out of your mind? Each year, athletes and teams set their sights on an end-of-the-year target. However, not all athletic goals are achieved. Things don’t always go as planned. Adversity strikes. Circumstances change. After an … Sport Psychology Article…
What is resilience, and how does resiliency impact growth? Resilience is a mental attribute that helps an athlete rise to challenges (making comebacks late in a competition), successfully deal with adversity (competing when your game is off or competing in difficult playing conditions), and cope with difficult situations (dealing with injury). All athletes can identify performances or situations … Sport Psychology Article…
The damaging power behind the phrase ‘to make matters worse’? The phrase “to make matters worse” further catastrophizes an adverse event. Many sports announcers use the phrase to describe an athlete’s or team’s worsening prospects or condition throughout a season. Many athletes are stuck in the habit of catastrophizing. They often highlight every bad break, unlucky event, and … Sport Psychology Article…
Injuries Impacting you Mentally and Physically in the Past? The physical pain of injury and rehab are difficult, but the mental impact of injury is much more challenging. The physical side of injury (physical pain, discomfort, potential surgery, rehab, and re-conditioning) is undoubtedly extremely difficult. However, injured athletes experience several emotional and mental challenges, including the mental management … Sport Psychology Article…
How Do Elite Athletes Compete with Confidence? Elite athletes are most confident when they focus on their strengths. Too often, athletes worry about making mistakes or messing up during a competition. These athletes fear that their weaknesses will be exposed and they will be the reason their team loses. When you focus on your weaknesses, you approach the … Sport Psychology Article…