{"id":19484,"date":"2025-01-09T11:56:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T16:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=19484"},"modified":"2025-06-17T08:25:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:25:36","slug":"building-confidence-for-athletes-tips-from-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/building-confidence-for-athletes-tips-from-experts\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Confidence\u00a0for Athletes: Tips from Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tennis-confidence.jpg\" alt=\"Building Confidence for Athletes: Tips from Experts\" class=\"wp-image-19486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tennis-confidence.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tennis-confidence-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Key_to_Having_Game-Changing_Confidence\"><\/span>What is the Key to Having Game-Changing Confidence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/building-confidence-for-athletes-tips-from-experts\/#What_is_the_Key_to_Having_Game-Changing_Confidence\" >What is the Key to Having Game-Changing Confidence?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/building-confidence-for-athletes-tips-from-experts\/#Confidence_is_like_any_other_muscle\" >Confidence is like any other muscle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/building-confidence-for-athletes-tips-from-experts\/#Imagine_how_confident_you_would_be_if_you%E2%80%A6\" >Imagine how confident you would be if you\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/building-confidence-for-athletes-tips-from-experts\/#Related_Sports_Psychology_Article\" >Related Sports Psychology Article<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/building-confidence-for-athletes-tips-from-experts\/#The_Confident_Athlete_Digital_Download\" >The Confident Athlete (Digital Download)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Some athletes seem to ooze <strong>confidence<\/strong>. They appear unfazed during championship games, in the final minutes of a contest, or when trailing late in a game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do these athletes have unwavering <strong>confidence<\/strong>? Is there something in their DNA that generates <strong>confidence<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Confidence<\/strong> is unequivocally not genetic. If you believe <strong>confidence<\/strong> to be primarily genetic, you may dismiss the notion that you can build elite confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is that misperception a mistake, but it is also detrimental to your performance and potential. <strong>Confidence<\/strong> isn\u2019t something you\u2019re born with, nor is it an exclusive trait of elite athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, <strong>confidence<\/strong> is a skill that can be developed by anyone willing to put in the work. <strong>Confidence<\/strong> is a mental skill requiring effort, focus, and dedication to build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you want game-changing <strong>confidence<\/strong>, you need to commit to training your mind, commit to working with a mental game coach who can teach you <strong>confidence<\/strong>-building strategies, put in the necessary work, and hold yourself accountable for developing your <strong>confidence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confidence_is_like_any_other_muscle\"><\/span>Confidence is like any other muscle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the 2025 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt was oozing <strong>confidence<\/strong>. Leavitt has already established himself as one of the top young quarterbacks in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his previous six games, Leavitt threw for 16 touchdowns and just one interception. Leavitt believes he is one of the best collegiate quarterbacks and was looking forward to facing Texas to prove himself on the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LEAVITT<\/strong>: &#8220;&#8230; <em>It&#8217;s just an opportunity for me to go prove myself. &#8230; I hope that every player on the field feels that they&#8217;re the best. That&#8217;s how it should be. You put all this work in and get to this stage. So why would you not believe that yourself?<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leavitt wasn\u2019t born with high <strong>confidence<\/strong>; he put in the work, and his work paid dividends. <strong>Confidence<\/strong> is a commitment. <strong>Confidence<\/strong> is built on action. The more you work on your <strong>confidence<\/strong>, the quicker and stronger it develops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every day you work on a confidence-building strategy, it shows up in your competitive performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Imagine_how_confident_you_would_be_if_you%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Imagine how confident you would be if you\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strived for excellence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Committed to maximizing your potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Looked for different ways to build upon your talent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved the weaker areas of your game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritized mental skills training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broke through personal barriers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broadened your technical skill set<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pushed yourself to higher levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Took ownership of your practice and competitive performances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never relent on improving little aspects of your game<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Confidence is not reserved for the elite. Confidence is a mental skill developed by athletes who have the drive to achieve greatness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confidence empowers you to challenge yourself, learn from setbacks, and consistently push beyond your perceived limits. And when you commit to confidence, it\u2019s game-changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confidence is a process built step by step, not overnight. Identifying steps and strategies is crucial for the confidence-building process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, setting confidence goals, creating a goal plan, implementing strategies, and evaluating your progress will help keep you on the path to game-changing confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-979ef383-5bc7-43ee-b8f9-249663ca1a6c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Sports_Psychology_Article\"><\/span>Related Sports Psychology Article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-deal-with-an-unexpected-sports-loss\/\"><strong>\u00a0How to Deal with an Unexpected Sports Loss<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-athletes-respond-to-a-loss\/\"><strong>How Athletes Respond to a Loss<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-evaluate-losses-for-more-confidence\/\"><strong>How to Evaluate Losses for More Confidence<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Confident_Athlete_Digital_Download\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.peaksports.com\/products\/the-confident-athlete-digital\" title=\"\">The Confident Athlete (Digital Download)<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/confident-athlete-audio250.jpg\" alt=\"The Confident Athlete Audio and Workbook Program\" class=\"wp-image-19341\" style=\"width:160px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>The Confident Athlete<\/em>\u201d audio and workbook program helps you feel confident before you walk onto the field, track or court. You discover how to have stable and proactive confidence so you can think like a champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI just finished \u2018<strong>The Confident Athlete Program<\/strong>.&#8217;&nbsp;Improving confidence is a never-ending process. I think that confidence boosting is an awesome area. Having a daily mental plan for mental \u201cwork outs\u201d can turbo charge anyone\u2019s confidence level\u2026. Studying almost all of Dr. Cohn\u2019s mental game materials gives me a real EDGE over my competitions and most importantly \u2013 a boost in my daily life.\u201d<\/em><br>~Radek Sefcik, Peak Performance Sports Customer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-button ab-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.peaksports.com\/products\/the-confident-athlete-digital\" class=\"ab-button ab-button-shape-rounded ab-button-size-medium\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#3373dc\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Key to Having Game-Changing Confidence? Some athletes seem to ooze confidence. 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