Sports Psychology Articles for Athletes and Coaches
Mental training articles for athletes, sports parents, and coaches.
Many athletes struggle with applying mental skill to competition. They understand mental game strategies well, but fail to use what they learn when performing. Mental skills, just like physical skills …
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I often write about the fear of failure and its debilitating affects on athletes and teams because I see this so often with many of the students I coach on the mental game. Recently, I received an …
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The Carolina Way is great for sports coaches and business managers alike as both Coach Smith and Dr. Bell offer their strategies for leadership and team building. Here are some quotes and concepts …
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Do you lose confidence and beat yourself up after a poor performance or tough loss? Do you crumble and lose composure after the first mistake of the game? I bet you did not know that setbacks can …
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Psych-outs are usually self-induced based on your paying too much attention to other riders. It happens in all sports--rookies or younger athletes worry too much about the competition instead of …
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Gallwey's book, first published in 1972, stressed the importance of quieting the mind, focusing on the task at hand without expectations, and setting clear, manageable goals. Indeed, Gallwey, using …
