How to Be Clutch Like Portland’s Damian Lillard Performing under pressure… Being clutch… Making the big play… Hitting the winning shot… This is what makes sports exciting for athletes. When athletes are young and they are playing in their backyards, they dream up scenarios where their last ditch heroic efforts turn the tide and win … Sport Psychology Article>>
How Excuses Hurt Your Mindset in Sports Excuses, excuses, excuses… Excuses are the enemy of any athlete. Excuses shrug off responsibility and place the blame for a lackluster performance on something (weather, bad competition site, faulty equipment) or someone else (teammate, bad official, unruly fans). Take for Example the Following Excuses, Some of which may … Sport Psychology Article>>
Are You a 24/7 Athlete? Be a Balanced Athlete “Train, Eat, Sleep, Repeat”… And if you’re a student, Study between. The phrase has been written on t-shirts, emblazoned on locker room walls and printed on posters. Many athletes are singularly focused on their sport more with the goal of reaching the pinnacle. The belief of … Sport Psychology Article>>
Focus on Fun For Your Athletes “If your overriding goal for youth sports is a Division I scholarship, you need to rethink your priorities,” said Larry Stone, a sports parent for 27 years in a recent column that appeared in the Seattle Times. “First of all, it’s probably not going to happen – that’s just … 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 to Manage Pressure Like MVP Have you ever been recognized for your individual talent or accomplishments? Did that “satisfy” you? Or, were you unfulfilled? James Harden was recognized as the NBA’s MVP this past season. Harden declared himself the best player in the league four years ago, and refused to back down until his … Sport Psychology Article>>