When athletes have high expectations about what others expect, they feel more pressure to be perfect and not make mistakes. Is everyone telling your how good you can be at sports, but you are not meeting those expectations? Watch this video to understand your own expectations
Do You Worry About What Others Think? Validation is something sought after by all athletes, no matter the sport. Every athlete tries to prove their worth whether it is: You want that affirmation from others around you that you are a good at your sport. You want to be recognized for your skills. You want … Sport Psychology Article>>
How the Yips Helped Hayden Hurst Play Have you ever taken a route other than your passion? Do you battle with the throwing yips? Have you done something because it’s what others expected you to do? Hayden Hurst was a multi-sport standout growing up in Jacksonville, FL. He played numerous sports and was a star … 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>>
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>>
How High Expectations Sabotage Mental Game “Shoot for the moon… Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Many athletes adopt this philosophy. Unfortunately, athletes with this type of mentality heap excessive demands upon themselves believing this method will still result personal best or optimal performances. The reality is that excessively high expectations rarely … Sport Psychology Article>>