Mental Preparation For Peak Performance Success all comes down to mindset: How well you prepare. The intensity of your training. The manner you respond to adversity. Your ability to focus under pressure. How you deal with competing when you are tired. A multitude of other aspects that contribute to optimal performance. What direction is your
Benefits of Mental Preparation For Athletes With the 2016 Rio Olympics around the corner, sport psychology is receiving increased attention. It’s no longer a secret that the majority of Olympic athletes utilize mental training as a regular component of their training regimen. Olympic athletes understand the importance of having their body and mind running at
How to Deal with the Unexpected During Competitions Conditions aren’t always perfect during competitions. Rain, excessive heat, poor field or arena conditions, intrusive or obnoxious fans and broken equipment are just a few things that can steal your focus. You have most likely been in a competition where an unexpected incident occurred… Did it knock
Mental Preparation For Competition Have you ever wondered how Olympic-level athletes are able to focus despite all the pressure to perform? Mark Gangloff is an American former swimmer and two-time Olympian. Gangloff won Olympic gold in 2004 and was the American record-holder in the 100m breaststroke. I interviewed Gangloff about his mental preparation for high-level
In this week’s sports psychology podcast, mental game of sports expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, answers a question from a soccer player who wants to know how to get focused for big games. Learn ways to prepare mentally to play with confidence, focus, and composure! Many athletes want to know how to get ready for the