Sport Psychology Articles for Athletes, Coaches, and Sports Parents
The Answer Might Surprise You Do you feel like you should always be in the zone during competition? Watch this video to learn how to find your flow and get in the zone when you may not have your …
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Every athlete makes mistakes; however, not all athletes rebound from them. How do you deal with mistakes during a competition? Do you quickly refocus on your game, or do you dwell on mistakes for …
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Moving Past an Off Day Have you had an athletic performance that was so horrible that you felt embarrassed when the competition ended? Bad games are one thing. You can often explain them away or …
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How often have you thought in the middle of a competition, "We lost"? Athletes can quickly become tempted to give in mentally when trailing by a considerable margin or competing during unfavorable …
How does mental toughness help an athlete when they are being harshly criticized? Mental toughness is often seen as a physical triumph over adversity. For example, a football player who returns …
Manage Anxiety in Stressful Games Do you get psyched up for rivalry games, or does the hoopla surrounding rivalry competitions cause you to feel pressure and anxiety? Rivalries can be highly …
