Mental toughness articles to improve performance for athletes, sports parents, and coaches.
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…
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…
What Mindset Helps Turn Around a Losing Season? When you are having a losing season, digging yourself out of that hole may seem impossible. If you accept that losing is inevitable, your motivation, confidence, and work ethic will drop significantly. Not much will change if you are not committed to trying to find an answer. What happens when … Sport Psychology Article…
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…
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…