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Confidence in sports, tips, and strategies for athletes, performers, sports parents, to improve performance.

Mindset Solutions for Balking or Bailing on Skills

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In this episode, you will learn how to manage balking in your sport. We discuss strategies for how to overcome mental blocks and perform freely again. 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 – via video mental coaching from … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Turn a Bad Season Around

How to Turn a Bad Season Around

How Do Athletes Reflect After a Season? Summary: After a disappointing season, it can be tempting to walk away without looking back. However, honest reflection is the key to growth and future success. Athletes who take time to review both their strengths and shortcomings gain valuable feedback to guide offseason training and goal-setting. By evaluating successes, identifying weaknesses, … Sport Psychology Article…

How Mindset Beats Physique in Athletics

How Mindset Beats Physique in Athletics

Mindset Over Physique Is an athlete without the ideal physical characteristics at a disadvantage in competitive sports? The “prototypical body” is considered a significant advantage for athletes. Tall football quarterbacks can see over the linemen and have a better view downfield when they drop back to pass. In swimming, long limbs provide better leverage against the water. Baseball … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Deal with a Coach Who Yells

How to Deal with a Coach Who Yells

How to Deal with a Coach Yelling Nobody likes it when coaches yell at them. Coaches should treat their athletes with respect. Unfortunately, events don’t always unfold as we would like. Coaches who yell feel as if it is a wake-up call and the best way to deliver feedback or instructions. Most of these coaches have no idea … Sport Psychology Article…

The Sophomore Slump for Athletes

The Sophomore Slump for Athletes

What is a ‘Sophomore Slump’ in Sports? A “sophomore slump” is when an athlete performs worse in their second season than in their first season. Sophomore slump is often used to “explain” why a player struggles to maintain their high level of performance after a strong rookie year. In such scenarios, the sophomore slump seems to take on … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Stay Confident During Cold Weather

Sports Psychology Video

In this episode you will learn how to prepare to play in cold weather. We discuss how to maintain motivation and confidence to play in tough weather conditions. Related Sports Psychology Article The Composed Athlete (Digital Download) “The Composed Athlete” audio and workbook program helps you gain a competitive edge by improving your composure in competition. Learn the … Sport Psychology Article…