Learning from Losses articles and tips for competitive athletes, sports parents, coaches, and performers to improve performance.
Does a Loss or Bad Game Have an Impact on You Mentally? As an athlete, you will experience losses, mistakes, and off-games. It’s unavoidable. No athlete is perfect, nor should you hold yourself to such a standard. However, bad games are not the most significant hindrance to an athlete’s growth in their sport. That distinction goes to how … Sport Psychology Article…
How do you feel after being beaten by a statistically worse team? Even the best athletes and teams unexpectedly lose. However, just because an opponent or opposing team pulled off an upset may not mean you choked in the competition. Losing to a statistically worse team may be difficult to process, but it is crucial to accept that … Sport Psychology Article…
What do you do After a Loss? It’s probably a question you haven’t given much thought. Often after a loss, athletes allow their emotions to take over. The more invested you are in a competition, the more intense feelings you experience. For example, losing a playoff game MIGHT generate much more intense and negative feelings. Failing to drop … Sport Psychology Article…
Learning from Defeat in Sports Do you feel losses have an upside at all? Can you turn an loss into a benefit, or does a loss become a blow to your confidence? A loss or under performing can feel frustrating for some athletes. An unexpected loss or an embarrassing performance can practically erase an athlete’s confidence? Why does … Sport Psychology Article…