How Do You or Your Team Deal With Losses? Do you have the mental toughness to re-focus on the next game or do you allow the last game to permeate your thoughts and keep you from playing to your potential? Every competitive season has its ups and downs. When you are winning, things are great… You are enjoying … Sport Psychology Article…
Andrew MacDonald Rebuilding His Confidence Every athlete, in every sport and at every level, experiences a confidence crossroads. Whether it is being benched, being cut from a team, going through a slump or suffering a devastating loss, all of these defining moments can tear down an athlete’s confidence. If you find yourself in this position currently, welcome to … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Move on From Mental Scars in Sports The past can sometimes haunt athletes. For example, past mistakes, missteps and missed opportunities can prevent you from playing your very best right now. I call these “mental scars.” Despite the recognized danger of living in the past, many athletes can’t get over these mental scars from the past. … Sport Psychology Article…
How to be Confidence When You Get Your Shot Have you ever been suddenly thrust into a new role for the team and questioned if you were prepared? Having a new role on a team can be an anxious time, even if it is for a few games or one competition. Athletes get sick or injured all the … Sport Psychology Article…
How Athletes Win When The Game is on The Line Imagine yourself in a situation during a competition when the outcome of the game rests upon your shoulders… How do you think you would respond? Would you get nervous and freeze? Would your mind be taken over by negative thoughts? Would you fear failing when teammates depended on … Sport Psychology Article…
What Are The Yips in Sports? The yips do not discriminate for athletes. It occurs in many sports skills… The golfer who suddenly can’t sink a three-foot putt… The infielder who seemingly lost his ability to throw accurately to first base… The quarterback who has difficulty making routine throws despite having no previous issue with his short passing … Sport Psychology Article…