Confidence in Sports

Confidence in sports articles and tips for sports psychology to improve performance and overall for athletes and youth coaches.

Mindset Traps for Balking in Your Sport Video

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In this video, you will learn how to manage balking in your sport. We discuss strategies for how to overcome mental blocks and perform freely again. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports – junior to professional – via video … Sport Psychology Article>>

How to Stay Tough When Losing a Tennis Match Video

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In this video, you will learn how to stay calm and composed when behind in the match so you can grind it out. We discuss how to stay resilient and keep yourself mentally focused when losing. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes … Sport Psychology Article>>

Do You Underestimate Your Opponents?

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How to Not Be Over Confident in Competition Summary: Athletes often fall into the trap of underestimating weaker opponents, leading to upset losses. Overconfidence causes players to prepare less, lower their intensity, and overlook the effort and motivation of their competition. Success requires respecting every opponent, preparing with consistency, and approaching each game with full … Sport Psychology Article>>

Moving Past Missed Opportunities in Competition

How Athletes Bounce Back From Defeat

How Athletes Bounce Back From Defeat Summary: Mistakes in sports do not define an athlete. Missed shots, dropped balls, or game-ending errors are part of competition, but they do not erase years of hard work, resilience, and achievement. Top athletes acknowledge their emotions, take responsibility, learn from the experience, and move forward. A missed potential … Sport Psychology Article>>