finishing strong

Mindset and Closing Out a Game

Mindset and Closing Out a Game

Can you take your foot off the gas pedal during a competition? Ask yourself the following questions: There have been countless historic collapses in sports when teams had seemingly insurmountable leads yet found themselves on the losing end when the final buzzer sounded. You can probably think of a competition in your sport when a team collapsed after … Sport Psychology Article…

3 Keys to Finishing Strong in Competition

Finishing Strong in Competition

How to Close Out Games and Maintain Leads Are you confident in your ability to close out games? Or do you become fearful and play sloppily when you have a lead? Whether your sport is hockey, soccer, football, or gymnastics, you must have an aggressive mindset to close out a good competition. Many athletes become nervous and fearful … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Finish Strong: Going for the Knockout Blow

How to Finish Strong

Do You Fall Apart After A Game? Has a coach ever told you, “You need to finish strong?” Do you feel you fall apart at the end of a game after you held the lead practically the whole game? Closing out games is a common problem for many teams and athletes… But why? Athletes that have difficulty closing … Sport Psychology Article…