Mental Toughness

Mental toughness articles to improve performance for athletes, sports parents, and coaches.

Athlete Confidence and Playing in Cold Weather

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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. In this video series: “Three Ways to,” mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Georgia Miller discuss how to improve your mindset for sports. Learn tips for imagery, focus, recruiting, … Sport Psychology Article…

Embracing the Underdog Mindset in Sports

Embracing the Underdog Mindset in Sports

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…

Mental Keys to Eagles Super Bowl Win

Mental Keys to Eagles Super Bowl Win

Does Bulletin Board Material Improve Performance? Many athletes use pre-game trash-talking or bulletin board material to their advantage. Bulletin board material can fuel motivation. Some athletes thrive on proving doubters wrong. The challenge excites them to lift their game to another level. For example, bulletin board material can provide several benefits for athletes: However, bulletin board material is … Sport Psychology Article…

Turning a Losing Team into a Winning Team

Turning a Losing Team into a Winning Team

What Does it Take to Develop a Winning Culture in Team Sports? A winning sports culture is an environment where success is consistently pursued and expected. A winning culture is a combination of positive attitudes, disciplined efforts, team-first focus, and productive habits. When a team has a winning culture, they can work through adversity in order to achieve … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Toughness in Poor Weather Conditions

Mental Toughness in Poor Weather Conditions

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…