Do you visualize your athletic performances? Is visualization a consistent component of your training regimen? Most athletes answer “no” to both of these questions. But why do so many athletes ignore visualizing performance, even after many elite, Olympic, and professional athletes attribute their success to this particular mental skill? Several reasons exist for athletes not
Do losses motivate you? For many athletes, losses hurt their confidence and detract from their motivation. Unfortunately, losses are part of the athletic experience. So goes the saying, “You can’t win them all.” How you respond to a loss separates good athletes from great ones. After a loss, you have two choices: 1. You can
What are the qualities of an effective team leader? Team captains are either selected by their coaches or voted upon by the players. However, not all team captains are good team leaders. Sometimes, team captains talk the talk but don’t walk the walk. For example, a lazy team captain in practice might get on his
In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about how to stop making comparisons to others athletes and paying too much attention to their score as this can hurt confidence and lead to self-intimidation. Here’s the question of the week: RACHEL: “How do I ignore the other contestants score when they announce it
Do you often compare yourself to other competitors and then create expectations or feel less confident in your skills? Watch this video to learn how to stay focused only on your warm-up and performance. Related Sports Psychology Articles *Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast on iTunes*Subscribe to The Sports Psychology Podcast on Spotify Download a free sports psychology
What is your biggest fear when dealing with an injury? Every athlete has a unique and personal injury experience, meaning injury affects athletes differently depending on their perspective. Sports injuries are multifaceted. Every injury has a physical, mental, and emotional component. Neglecting one of these components can delay the mental or physical healing process. When