Sports psychology certification articles for mental performance coaches and sports psychologist in training.
How Can Coaches Teach Sports Psychology to Their Athletes? Summary: The biggest obstacle to athletes succeeding in competition usually isn’t skill or coaching commitment, it’s their inability to apply mental game strategies under pressure. Coaches can give their athletes a real advantage by integrating basic sports psychology techniques, like managing high expectations, into regular practice. … Sport Psychology Article>>
Do Sports Psychology Assessments Actually Help Athletes? Summary: Yes, sports psychology assessments like the Athlete’s Mental Aptitude Profile (AMAP) help coaches identify a specific athlete’s mental game challenges through open-ended questions, rather than relying on generic standardized tests. This applied approach is far more useful for real coaching than lab-designed assessments. Early in my career, … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Can Coaches Use Sports Psychology With Their Athletes? Summary: Mental game coaching helps coaches quickly identify the attitudes and behaviors impacting their athletes’ performance, then develop strategies to help athletes overcome those barriers. Coaches typically start with an assessment tool before learning how to apply targeted strategies to their sport. How will mental game … Sport Psychology Article>>