What legacy are you creating as an athlete? Each athlete tells a story by how they act and respond to adversity. Each day, you add to your story, whether it’s consciously or unconsciously. Sometimes, athletes forget that everyone hits rough patches. They feel they are the only ones who miss the last shot, strike out late in a … 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 Can You Improve Your Mindset? Many athletes reach a point where they believe they have maxed their potential or can no longer improve. Some set career goals, and when they accomplish their objective, they become satisfied and lose their motivation to achieve more. For instance, maybe you set a goal of playing in college. Throughout high school, … Sport Psychology Article…
Can you take your foot off the gas pedal during a competition? Ask yourself the following questions: There have been countless historic collapses in sports when teams had seemingly insurmountable leads yet found themselves on the losing end when the final buzzer sounded. You can probably think of a competition in your sport when a team collapsed after … 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…
Is mental toughness really “a thing”? Mental toughness is constantly mentioned in interviews after sporting events. For example, in practically every basketball conference tournament or NCAA tournament game, a commentator, coach, or player talks about mental toughness. But does mental toughness really exist? If so, what is it, and how can it be developed? Simply stated, mental toughness … Sport Psychology Article…