Mental toughness articles to improve performance for athletes, sports parents, and coaches.
What Do You Do When Called the Underdog? Do you embrace the underdog role when most people predict you will lose a competition? When you are the underdog, you have two choices: believing you can win or believing you will lose. If you believe you are going to lose, your body and mind will likely follow suit. You … Sport Psychology Article…
How Well do you Perform in Cold or Rainy Weather? Most games are not played in optimal weather conditions. In fact, there will be times when you will compete in absolutely nasty weather. Some athletes allow cold temperatures and rain to mentally defeat them. However, when you learn to master unfavorable weather conditions, you can use those circumstances … Sport Psychology Article…
Why do some athletes perform better under pressure? When a game is on the line with seconds remaining, some players step up. They want to take the last shot in the fourth quarter, be in the batterís box with two outs in the ninth inning, take the penalty kick, or attempt the 50-yard field goal to decide the … Sport Psychology Article…
Ultimate Mindset for Athletes Playing in Big Games What does it take to perform at your peak during the playoffs? Pressure increases a notch in the playoffs. A loss during the regular season is just a loss, just one game. However, in the playoffs, one game may be the difference between going home or going to the championship. … Sport Psychology Article…
What is the most significant mental factor that helps athletes pull off the upset? Competing against a significantly higher-ranked opponent or a team with a better record is not just a physical challenge but also a mental challenge. The main mental ingredient in upset victories is belief. By belief, I’m not just talking about pie-in-the-sky belief, but belief … Sport Psychology Article…
Carter Hogg, a 20-year-old college football player and inventor of a neck guard that aims to help athletes avoid injuries, discusses the fear of getting injured and the challenges of coming back after an injury. Listen to learn more!! Related Sports Psychology Articles *Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast on iTunes*Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast on Spotify Download a free … Sport Psychology Article…