Benefits of Mental Preparation For Athletes With the 2016 Rio Olympics around the corner, sport psychology is receiving increased attention. It’s no longer a secret that the majority of Olympic athletes utilize mental training as a regular component of their training regimen. Olympic athletes understand the importance of having their body and mind running at optimal levels during … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Deal with the Unexpected During Competitions Conditions aren’t always perfect during competitions. Rain, excessive heat, poor field or arena conditions, intrusive or obnoxious fans and broken equipment are just a few things that can steal your focus. You have most likely been in a competition where an unexpected incident occurred… Did it knock you off your … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Want The Ball in The Final Moments of The Game Some athletes want the ball in their hand in the closing seconds of a game while other athletes pray they don’t get the ball as time ticks down. Which athlete do you or your athletes fall into? Some athletes are overwhelmed by performance anxiety in sports … Sport Psychology Article…
The Secret to Success in Sports Do you believe that you will perform twice as good if you trained twice as long? The “more is better” mentality is thrust upon young athletes at a very early age. Parents and coaches try to get to get kids to specialize in one sport at early ages. Parents feel they need … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Have Positive Self-Talk Or Negative Self-Talk? Self-talk is the primary determinant of how you perform in a competition. At no time is self-talk more important than after having a poor game. The things you say to yourself after a bad performance will determine if one bad game snowballs into the next few games. If you want … Sport Psychology Article…
Concentration And Focus In Sports Concentration is critical for peak performance in sports, closing out games, competing against top teams, and playing consistently during a long season. Concentration is your ability to focus on what you need to do in the present moment. During a game, there will be countless distractions competing for your attention. Focusing on what’s … Sport Psychology Article…