Are losses devastating or motivating? This is a question all athletes should ask themselves. Some athletes allow one defeat, especially if the competition was significantly important to them, to take the wind out of their sails… They believe the possibility of another defeat is not worth the long hours of training and hard work. That one loss is … Sport Psychology Article…
What does greatness require? What does it take to be your best, day in and day out? Performance consistency demands consistency in your preparation, focus, and effort. Many athletes who have up-and-down performances pick and choose when they give it their all. These athletes often have lazy practice habits. They don’t realize the impact that training, practice, and … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Leave a Legacy Are You a Fully Committed Athlete? Why is being “all in” important during your athletic career? If you want to accomplish all you can in your sport, achieve your long-term goals, and maximize your athletic potential, there is only one way… BEING ALL IN! This does not mean obsessing over your sport or … Sport Psychology Article…
How do you improve your focus in competitions? Focus improves by practicing focusing. Most athletes show up to competitions and try to force themselves to focus throughout the competition. This focusing strategy rarely, if ever, works. It is easy to focus early in competitions or when you are on top of your game. However, when the pressure builds, … Sport Psychology Article…
What do you do after you finish a season where you fell short of your personal or team’s objectives? Do you try to forget the season and put it out of your mind? Each year, athletes and teams set their sights on an end-of-the-year target. However, not all athletic goals are achieved. Things don’t always go as planned. … Sport Psychology Article…
How do You Handle Game-Ending Mistakes? Your confidence is directly impacted by how you handle mistakes, misses, and miscues. All athletes make mistakes. How you respond after the mistake matters most. For example, if you miss the last shot of a basketball game, will you let that miss cause you to pass up shots late in future games? … Sport Psychology Article…