Sports psychology process articles about sports psychology and mental performance coaching for young athletes and youth coaches.
What Are the Advantages of Sports Psychology Coaching by Video Conference? Summary: Video conferencing allows athletes anywhere in the world to join sports psychology coaching sessions face-to-face without traveling to Orlando. While in-person coaching remains the top option locally, video sessions are the next best alternative and make consistent mental training accessible for athletes who … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Do You Know If a Young Athlete Is Ready for Sports Psychology Coaching? Summary: Sports psychology coaches work with athletes as young as 10, but readiness depends on the individual child, not just age. Coaches typically start by gathering background information from parents about the athlete’s sport, challenges, and how they perform in practice … Sport Psychology Article>>
Should Parents Be Involved in Sports Psychology Coaching Sessions? Summary: Yes, involving parents in a young athlete’s sports psychology coaching process leads to better results. Small shifts in how parents communicate, like focusing on effort and process rather than outcomes, can reinforce what athletes learn in coaching. At Peak Performance Sports, we think it’s important … Sport Psychology Article>>
Do Sports Psychology Assessments Actually Help Athletes? Summary: Yes, sports psychology assessments like the Athlete’s Mental Aptitude Profile (AMAP) help coaches identify a specific athlete’s mental game challenges through open-ended questions, rather than relying on generic standardized tests. This applied approach is far more useful for real coaching than lab-designed assessments. Early in my career, … Sport Psychology Article>>
What Happens in a Sports Psychology Coaching Session? Summary: A first sports psychology session typically reviews the athlete’s mental aptitude assessment and background, then develops a mental game plan outlining the top areas to improve. From there, sessions move into a coaching phase where athletes learn strategies to replace ineffective habits or routines with more … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Long Does It Take to Improve Your Mental Game? Summary: There’s no quick fix for mental training. Most athletes see meaningful improvement over two to three months of consistent coaching, though the process is ongoing, some athletes continue working with a coach for two years or more across their competitive career. One of the … Sport Psychology Article>>