Do you Handle Criticism as an Athlete Well? How has negative criticism affected your athletic confidence in past athletic competitions? Even though criticism can be helpful, it is also hurtful. Negative criticism can cause you to … Sports Psychology Tip
What Fuels your Motivation? Wins, personal bests, rewards, awards, and compliments are positive forms of motivation for athletes. When your coaches, teammates, or parents believe in you, you will feel that extra spark to go for … Sports Psychology Tip
Athletes Who Are Highly Critical Post-Game Do you or your athletes only focus on mistakes after competition? Do you criticize your performance instead of learn from it? Or do you disqualify the positive? Perfectionist athletes can be extremely hard on … Sports Psychology Tip
Do you or your athletes only focus on mistakes after competition? Do you criticize your performance instead of learn from it? Or do you disqualify the positive? Perfectionist athletes can be extremely hard on themselves after … Sports Psychology Tip
One of the qualities of perfectionist athletes is the fact that they judge their performance extremely harshly. They are very self-critical. Very high level perfectionists want their performance to look good and feel good in order … Sports Psychology Tip
No Athlete is Immune to Criticism and Pressure How you respond to pressure is what separates great athletes from average ones. Going into the 2011 Women’s World Cup, Birgit Prinz was the name on everybody’s lips. … Sports Psychology Tip