Volleyball Players Who Dwell on Mistakes As a former player and coach, I’ve been around many elite volleyball players and their game. I’ve played with and coached players who were able to let go of mistakes or distractions and were the model of a “one-point-at-a-time” mindset. In contrast, I’ve been with athletes who either focused … Sport Psychology Article>>
Staying Motivated During Volleyball Practice As a volleyball player, especially if you’re a young player, you go to practice and rely a lot on a coach to bring good vibes, positive energy, and to work with you on your game. That’s how it is in a perfect world… Though, no one lives in a perfect … Sport Psychology Article>>
Help Sports Kids Overcome Social Approval A young athlete writes: “I am a badminton player and I am finding it really hard to not get shaky or lose confidence when in a game if I miss a shot, my coach keeps telling me that I am I good player and I should believe in myself … Sport Psychology Article>>
Do You Set Yourself Up to Fail in Triathlons? High expectations rarely result in top results–they actually lead to less confidence. Of course you want to get better and that means faster times or better finishes. After all, you are training an enormous amount of hours and making tremendous sacrifices. You don’t want your efforts … Sport Psychology Article>>
Are You Making Preround Mental Game Mistakes? One critical contributor to confidence is preparation… The more prepared you feel, the more confidence you carry into golf tournaments. What if your preparation is disrupted due to injury? What if you cannot train or practice for a lengthy period of time? Is it possible to maintain some … Sport Psychology Article>>
USA Hockey Team’s “Gold Medal Mentality” What separates those who succeed and those who fall short of their goals in hockey? Talent? Of course, talent is necessary to accomplish goals but there are countless talented hockey players who fall well short of their potential. Speed? Being fast is certainly an asset but if you are … Sport Psychology Article>>