Tag: sport psychology
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Olympic Preparation: The Performance Algorithm
With the approaching Olympics, I’d like to introduce a concept I employ to assist my athletes in achieving their optimal performance state. Elite athletes are often perceived as individuals who experience minimal emotions, harbor no fears, and exude unwavering self-confidence. While this holds true for certain athletes, it’s essential to recognize that not everyone falls…
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Pro-Minded: Why Getting Present is an Athlete’s Advantage.
Athletes who can direct themselves into the present moment and focus on the advantages they are already equipped with are better able to adapt, react, and seize opportunities, even during the most challenging times.
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Mental Blocks: The Freeze Response
Often tumblers who are experiencing a block will say I feel stuck or my brain and body just freeze up. What most don’t know is there is an actual freeze response going on.
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4 Tips to Help Your Baseball Player with a Fear of Getting Hit by Pitch.
As the athlete continues to think about the last time they got hit and what the next time could look like they are creating stronger fear memories and anxiety.
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Simone Biles: Nothing But Strength
Nothing about Simone’s journey of greatness is weak or soft. She is nothing but strong.
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Exercise and Panic Attacks.
Exercise is the remedy for almost everything including relieving mental health concerns but, what if exercise is triggering mental health concerns?
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How Do I Talk To My Athlete About Therapy?
Talking to your teen about sports therapy can be really hard, here are some tips.
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Do I Have Performance Anxiety?
All athletes at one point in their careers experience performance anxiety. Some athletes experience it all the time or in specific moments of the game.
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Athlete Mindfulness: 3 Tips To Get You Started
Practicing mindfulness as an athlete can improve focus, attention and allow you to better regulate emotions before, during and after competitions.
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Use Your 5 Senses To Snap Back Into The Game
Have you ever been in a game where you could only think about the shot you just missed or the strikeout you just had. ..
The Athlete Mind 