Mindset and sports psychology articles for athletes, sports parents and team coaches.
Why do some athletes seem to have a winning mindset when games extend into overtime? Is it possible to change your mindset, or is an athlete’s mindset primarily genetic? You can probably run off several athletes’ names who just seem to perform at a higher level during overtime. Athletes like LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes, Breanna Stewart, and Alex … Sport Psychology Article…
Managing Negativity From Others What are the main distractions that affect your performance? In what competitive situations do you find focusing more difficult? Distractions can be described as unneeded noise in your mind Some noise is internal such as your self-talk. You had probably experienced times when you thought, “I’m not good enough,” “I always choke,” or “Other … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Perform at Your Best What motivates you to perform your best in competition? What sources of motivation give you that extra boost to push in practice and training? Without motivation, you won’t accomplish much in your sport. Competing at a high level requires you to fuel your motivational tank continually. It is interesting to note that motivation … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Develop a Competitive Mindset What is a competitive mindset? Can you learn to develop a competitive mindset? Two mindsets are important for your success. The are: the training mindset and the competitive mindset. These mindsets are characterized as: 1. The training mindset consists of improving the fundamental aspects of your sport. The training mindset is seen … Sport Psychology Article…
Interview with Dr. Joe Havlick Dr. Patrick Cohn interviews Dr. Joe Havlick on the use of mindfulness to help athletes and performers succeed. Joe has a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology and works with performers and athletes of many ages, sports, and careers. Joe has a practice of meditation that he offers to all of his clients. Dr. Cohn … Sport Psychology Article…
Basketball Mindset After Missing Shots We’re getting several questions about basketball players who stop shooting when they miss… Here’s two of the questions related to the mindset after missing shots: “How to see missing shot as part of the game that everyone does. How do I instill and teach my son to trust his skills and his teammates?” … Sport Psychology Article…