Sports psychology and coaching articles about mental performance coaching for young athletes and youth coaches.
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>>
What happens after a sports psychology coaching session? Summary: The real work of sports psychology coaching happens between sessions, not just during them. Athletes learn mental strategies in a session, then are asked to apply what they’ve learned, like a refocusing strategy, to practice and competition. Because coaching is an educational process rather than a … Sport Psychology Article>>
When Is the Best Time to Start a Sports Psychology Program? Summary: The ideal time to start a sports psychology program is before the competitive season begins, so basic mental skills are in place before competition starts. That said, many athletes also benefit from starting mid-season once they notice they’re performing worse in competition than … Sport Psychology Article>>