Sport Psychology Articles for Athletes, Coaches, and Sports Parents
Stay Focused on What To Do in the Present Are you fearful of losing or making "big" mistakes in competition? Welcome to the world of sports where losses and mistakes are a part of the game. Two …
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How Athletes Can Improve Concentration What are the most important factors you can control to perform well in competition? The answer is focus, effort, preparation, emotional reactions, and …
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Use Competition as Motivation to Improve Your Game What does it mean to be competitive? Athletes often define the word competitive as the "will to win". To beat your opponent, you need to …
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Commitment to Your Team’s Success Do you feel a part of your team when you rarely get playing time? Do you see yourself as a bench warmer and nothing more? Being in a back-up role on a team can …
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How Athletes Can Improve When Adversity Strikes What types of adversity have created difficulty for you in the past? Maybe you have experienced an injury or long-term sickness... Or were …
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How to be Mentally Tough What is the difference-maker in volleyball? How can you turn losses into wins? How can you stay mentally tough after a hard loss? What can help a team bounce back or …
