Sports psychology articles and mental performance coaching for athletes, performers, parents, and coaches.
Don’t Leave Confidence to Chance in Sports Summary: The most valuable tool an athlete can bring to competition isn’t equipment—it’s confidence. Just like you wouldn’t play golf with a bent driver or baseball without a glove, competing without confidence puts you at a major disadvantage. Confidence doesn’t appear by chance; it requires preparation, practice, and … Sport Psychology Article>>
Lessons From the Indians’ 22 Game Winning Streak Summary: Winning streaks in baseball are fueled by confidence, focus, and immersion in the game. Players on a hot streak feel unstoppable—pitchers command the strike zone, hitters find gaps with ease, and teams play loose with the belief they can always win. But the biggest threat to … Sport Psychology Article>>
Why Are These Pros Using Mental Game Coaches? Summary: Many tennis players underperform not because of technical flaws but because of mental barriers like lack of confidence, poor focus, or emotional outbursts. While most athletes respond by practicing harder, true improvement comes from mental training. What’s the one thing holding you back from peak performance … Sport Psychology Article>>
Control Your Focus to Let Go of Mistakes Summary: Letting go of mistakes is one of the hardest but most essential skills for athletes. Dwelling on errors creates a split focus, leaving part of your mental energy in the past and increasing the chance of more mistakes. True focus requires staying in the present—where performance … Sport Psychology Article>>
Have Successful Practice Habits for Athletes Summary: Excellence in sports is not defined by one-time performances but by the habits athletes build every day. Many athletes unconsciously reinforce bad habits in practice—like jogging out ground balls, skipping pre-shot routines, or quitting after mistakes—only to see those behaviors resurface under pressure in competition. “We are what … Sport Psychology Article>>
Stay Committed When Results Are Sub Par Summary: Hard work is widely regarded as the key to athletic success, but many athletes give up when results don’t come immediately. Factors such as pressure, injuries, or lack of motivation can cause athletes to rely solely on talent. True success comes from combining consistent hard work with … Sport Psychology Article>>