Do you take some losses harder than other losses? For many players, some losses resonate more deeply depending on the game’s significance, their level of play, or their expectations heading into the game. These players are often beset by regrets, sometimes known as the “Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda” Trap. For example: … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Well Do you Do Under Pressure? How would you grade your ability to perform under pressure? If you grade yourself poorly, then it is necessary to gain a better understanding of pressure. First, what is pressure? Pressure is a stressor that occurs when you feel you must perform at … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Is Self-Talk Impacting Your Game Does an athlete’s inner dialogue have a significant impact on performance? What you say to yourself matters. What you say to yourself about your talent and ability to perform a task or achieve a goal matters. As a ball player, you can talk yourself out … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Using Your Mind to Get Ahead What are your expectations when playing a team that seems unbeatable or has owned you all season? Bad memories have a way of creeping into a player’s or collective team’s mind. Thinking about what has happened in the past causes some players to make … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Are you a top-tier player? Is your team a playoff-contending team? Being a top-tier athlete starts with believing you are a top-tier athlete. Being a playoff team demands that you believe you have what it takes or will develop the skills necessary to make the playoffs. Too often, ballplayers have … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How do you turn around your season in the middle of a year? Some ballplayers start off the season slowly or sink into an early-year slump. A string of bad games is not unusual. In fact, it’s quite common. Let’s take a look at MLB as an example. Major League … Read Sport Psychology Tip