Mental preparation in sports articles about sports psychology and mental performance coaching for athletes and coaches.
How to Reach Your Athletic Potential What separates elite athletes from the rest? Talent? Many talented athletes never lived up to their potential. Technical skills? All the technical skills in the world will not help if you are unable to perform those skills in the heat of competition. Natural athleticism? There are many examples in … Sport Psychology Article>>
Do You Always Have Bad Luck in Sports? Do you feel you never get any breaks in competition, as if you were cursed by bad luck? Do you feel you get unlucky bounces, unfair officiating, bad seeding, unlucky draws, inopportune equipment failure, horrible competition conditions, injuries, and opponents who are firing on all cylinders just … Sport Psychology Article>>
One Method to Be Mentally Prepared How has anxiety affected some of your athletic performances? Chances are that anxiety prior to an athletic performance caused you to play far below your ability. The Main Reason for Anxiety Prior to a Competition is Uncertainty Uncertainty can cause some athletes to mentally envision potential mistakes or fear … Sport Psychology Article>>
How to Mentally Prepare For Tryouts Many athletes always ask me: “How do I prepare for tryouts?” With middle school and high school tryouts right around the corner, you want to be mentally ready to compete your best and not panic… Tryouts can be a stressful time for many athletes. You can feel anxious, nervous, … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Lebron James Gives 100% at Game Time The Cavaliers clinched Game 3 against the Toronto Raptors with a score of 105-103 in the 2018 Playoffs. With only eight seconds left, James took charge and sunk a shot just feet from the Raptors’ bench. In response to that game-winner, James said: “Tie game, down one. … Sport Psychology Article>>