Mental toughness articles to improve performance for athletes, sports parents, and coaches.
How Do Mentally Tough Athletes Handle Naysayers? Mentally tough athletes know how to handle criticism. Instead of letting negativity affect their game, they stay focused on preparation, confidence, and growth. They learn to filter feedback, use doubt as motivation, and surround themselves with positive influences. Whether it’s media noise, trash talk, or pressure from others, elite athletes block … Sport Psychology Article…
Are You Guilty About Time Off from Training? In this video, you will learn how to manage taking time off from your sport. We discussstrategies to help you disconnect from your sport and not feel guilty about it. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for successin sports. We work with athletes in all … Sport Psychology Article…
Do Bad Game Mess with Emotions and Confidence? It may not be your performance that is problematic, but how you evaluate your performance. Most athletes give themselves a pass/ fail grade after a competition, usually based on statistics. For example, a basketball player records a double-double, she might view her performance as successful. Conversely, if she scored 15 … Sport Psychology Article…
Mindset Over Physique Is an athlete without the ideal physical characteristics at a disadvantage in competitive sports? The “prototypical body” is considered a significant advantage for athletes. Tall football quarterbacks can see over the linemen and have a better view downfield when they drop back to pass. In swimming, long limbs provide better leverage against the water. Baseball … Sport Psychology Article…
What is a ‘Sophomore Slump’ in Sports? A “sophomore slump” is when an athlete performs worse in their second season than in their first season. Sophomore slump is often used to “explain” why a player struggles to maintain their high level of performance after a strong rookie year. In such scenarios, the sophomore slump seems to take on … Sport Psychology Article…
In this episode you will learn how to prepare to play in cold weather. We discuss how to maintain motivation and confidence to play in tough weather conditions. Related Sports Psychology Article The Composed Athlete (Digital Download) “The Composed Athlete” audio and workbook program helps you gain a competitive edge by improving your composure in competition. Learn the … Sport Psychology Article…