How to Develop Growth Mindset What separates elite athletes from the rest? Talent? Many talented athletes never lived up to their potential. Technical skills? All the technical skills in the world will not help if you are unable to perform those skills in the heat of competition. Natural athleticism? There are many examples in sports where less athletic … Sport Psychology Article…
Overcome Excuses to Improve Performance in Sports Excuses, excuses, excuses… Excuses are the enemy of any athlete. Excuses shrug off responsibility and place the blame for a lackluster performance on something (weather, bad competition site, faulty equipment) or someone else (teammate, bad official, unruly fans). Take for example the following excuses, some of which may strike a chord … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Be a Confident Athlete Do you believe in your ability to perform? Are you confident as an athlete? Do you talk yourself into defeat or victory? The Ireland rugby team recently took Australia 2-1 in a Test series. Rob Herring, Ireland hooker, said belief was the key factor in his team’s success. “There’s a lot of … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Develop a Positive Mindset in Sports After all your training is complete, your mindset is everything when it comes to performing consistently in sports. Your mindset is the difference between winning and losing. Your mindset separates average play and next level-performance. The biggest area affected by your mindset is the way you respond to adversity. An … Sport Psychology Article…
Staying Mentally Tough Against Top Competitors Facing a “Goliath” opponent is daunting for any athlete or team. There is a mystique around a dominant team, a team with several multiple top-tier athletes or a highly-decorated athlete. These opponents, at times, appear unbeatable. When facing high-caliber opponents with a winning history, there are two approaches… The mindset you choose … Sport Psychology Article…
What is Your Rematch Perspective? Rematches, especially after a loss, can be exciting for some athletes and nerve-wracking for others. Your mental preparation, that is both your perspective on the rematch and how you focus during the competition, is a critical component of how you will perform. There are two perspectives when considering a rematch. One is to … Sport Psychology Article…