{"id":7818,"date":"2016-09-30T18:42:34","date_gmt":"2016-09-30T18:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=7818"},"modified":"2025-06-10T05:36:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T09:36:23","slug":"how-to-overcome-a-losing-streak-in-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-overcome-a-losing-streak-in-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Overcome a Losing Streak in Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/overcoming-a-losing-streak.jpg\" alt=\"Overcoming a Losing Streak\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/overcoming-a-losing-streak.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/overcoming-a-losing-streak-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_The_Key_to_Breaking_a_Losing_Streak\"><\/span>What is The Key to Breaking a Losing Streak?<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\/how-to-overcome-a-losing-streak-in-sports\/#What_is_The_Key_to_Breaking_a_Losing_Streak\" >What is The Key to Breaking a Losing Streak?<\/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\/how-to-overcome-a-losing-streak-in-sports\/#Strategies_for_overcoming_a_losing_streak\" >Strategies for overcoming a losing streak:<\/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\/how-to-overcome-a-losing-streak-in-sports\/#Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\" >Related Sports Psychology Articles<\/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\/how-to-overcome-a-losing-streak-in-sports\/#The_Focused_Athlete\" >The Focused Athlete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Losing streaks come in a couple forms: a number of consecutive losses to several teams or the inability to beat one particular team over a long period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever type of losing streak you might have experienced, it can have a devastating effect on how you approach a game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are facing a team that has had your number over the past several years, you may approach the game with a great deal of trepidation instead of being excited for the challenge of ending the streak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you buy into history repeating itself, you are conceded defeat even before kickoff&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come game time, you will have that \u2018here-we-go-again\u2019 feeling and just want the outcome to be respectable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>mindset<\/strong> heaps pressure on you and the accompanying anxiety becomes overwhelming&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is when mistakes happen&#8230; a shanked field goal, then a missed tackle, followed by a dropped pass, a turnover and then next thing you know, you have given up a slew of big plays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these mistakes confirm your <strong>pregame<\/strong> prediction&#8230; you can\u2019t beat this team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Tennessee football team found themselves in a similar predicament. The Vols had an 11-game losing streak against University of Florida when they faced the Gators in their early season match up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mindset<\/strong> would be everything if the Vols were to beat a team they hadn\u2019t beat since 2004.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Tennessee professor emeritus of sport psychology Dr. Craig Wrisberg responded to the question, <em>\u201cCan a losing streak impact players&#8217; performance?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WRISBERG<\/strong>: <em>&#8220;It can if they let it. The only play that matters is the next one. Play forward&#8230; Don&#8217;t drag the past into the present. We want the present clear, clean, so that we can fully devote our energy and attention to the present.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrisberg stated the key to breaking a losing streak is a matter of <strong>mindset<\/strong> and <strong>focus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WRISBERG<\/strong>: <em>&#8220;When I think of the <strong>mental<\/strong> <strong>game<\/strong> or the <strong>mental<\/strong> side of competing, I think there&#8217;s like three P&#8217;s. <strong>Process<\/strong>&#8211;<strong>focus<\/strong>, present tense, staying <strong>positive<\/strong>: expecting to <strong>succeed<\/strong>. Overcoming a losing streak is a matter of <strong>mindset<\/strong> and <strong>focusing<\/strong> on those three P&#8217;s is what can give Tennessee its long-awaited win.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vols refused to let history repeat itself. Despite being down 21-3 at halftime, the Vols surged forward and scored 21 points in the fourth quarter and won 38-28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vols had the right <strong>mindset<\/strong> to keep themselves <strong>focused<\/strong> no matter the circumstances or game situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to improve your <strong>mental<\/strong> <strong>game<\/strong>, you MUST train for the <strong>mental<\/strong> side of competing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategies_for_overcoming_a_losing_streak\"><\/span>Strategies for overcoming a losing streak:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Process-Focus \u2013 Don\u2019t worry about how the game might end&#8230; Instead, focus on executing the game strategy. Executing the game strategy will give you the greatest chance for victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Overcome Generalizations &#8211; You can&#8217;t buy into the idea that we always lose to this team or we are on a losing steak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Nameless or Numberless &#8211; Don&#8217;t label your opponents as a team that has your number. Treat them as another team that you&#8217;ll play to your strengths to win the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By following the 3 P&#8217;s, you can change history!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/the-focused-athlete-cd-program\/\"><strong>Click here to learn all of my secrets for concentration!<\/strong><\/a><\/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_Articles\"><\/span>Related Sports Psychology Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-05642731-8752-4dbf-9c18-5cc4d276e821\" class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-refocus-after-making-mistakes\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-break-free-from-losing-streaks\/\"><strong>How to Break Free From Losing Streaks\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/refocus-quickly-when-distracted\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-overcome-a-losing-streak-in-sports\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/metnal-toughness-strategies-and-losing\/\"><strong>Mental Toughness Strategies: Coping With Losing<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-prevent-mental-mistakes-during-competition\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/finishing-strong-when-losing\/\"><strong>Finishing Strong When Losing<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-5726d13f-f715-4ca4-8813-2f8a9ebd8bc3\">*Subscribe to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sports-psychology-podcast-by-peaksports-com\/id152566009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on iTunes<br>*Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0ynyaalKxbnNmsoeL8gF5X?si=8224669de9b3435b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a> on Spotify<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-281f5afb-980b-4c71-9aa0-11d606b5f7c9\"><strong>Download a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/mental-toughness-report-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free sports psychology report<\/a>&nbsp;to improve your mental game!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-94138e75-d591-4645-bb1d-212cf57a8841\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sport-psychology-training-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our one-on-one mental game coaching.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Focused_Athlete\"><\/span>The Focused Athlete <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\/2010\/03\/focused-athlete-teams-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3922\" style=\"width:215px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s probably no secret that you have many opportunities<strong> to become distracted<\/strong> in sports. Athletes are bombarded with both internal and external distractions everyday in practice and competition. <strong>Focused athletes<\/strong> are able to get the most from their skills because they are more efficient with practice and more concentrated in competition. Athletes who lack focus <strong>let distractions run wild through their mind and don\u2019t know how to adjust or refocus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Focused Athlete was developed for any level coach, parent, or junior to professional athlete who wants to improve performance and gain a competitive edge. 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