Sport Psychology Articles for Athletes, Coaches, and Sports Parents
The Sports Psychology Podcast Do you ever get butterflies in your stomach before you compete called pregame jitters? Do you get really nervous before the start of a big match or game and can’t …
Continue Reading about When Athletes Have Anxiety Before Games →
How to Stay Relaxed before a Competition “I feel like I’m going to be sick to my stomach.” Have you ever had this feeling prior to a competition? Have you ever been so anxious that you feel …
Pregame Jitters Most athletes feel “jitters” or nervousness before competition. But are jitter a bad thing to feel before a game? It depends on who you ask. Many young athletes who experience pregame …
Continue Reading about Favre Welcomes the Pregame Butterflies in NFL Return →
The Relaxed Athlete Wow, the upcoming release of "The Relaxed Athlete" has completely swamped me... and the momentum is so crazy that I can't wait for April 1. "The Relaxed Athlete," is the cream of …
Continue Reading about A Mentally Prepared Athlete is a Relaxed Athlete →
Are You Making Any of These 'Deadly' Mistakes? Are you so concerned about what others might be thinking about your game that you get distracted when you play? For many athletes, a huge source of …
Continue Reading about The 10 Deadly Mistakes Athletes Make With Their Pregame Attitude →
What Holds You Back From Performing Your Best? Most champion athletes and coaches are aware of the importance of the mental game. If you or your athletes are tense, worry about outcomes, or bring …
Continue Reading about Pregame Stress and Anxiety: Athletes’ Mental Roadblock to Success →
