Developing A Winning Mindset to Overcome Adversity Which of the following statements is more indicative of who you are as an athlete? When the going gets tough, I get excited… Or when the going gets tough, I feel defeated? The attitude you adopt or the mindset you choose is the ultimate determining factor as to
How to Stay Poised During Competition Do you or your athletes perform well in pressure situations? When the heat is on do you rise to the occasion or crumble under the pressure? What makes some athletes perform at a high level during the heat of competition? Peak performers have the knack of staying calm when
Maintaining an Emotional Balance for Athletes It is not easy to control your emotions and maintain composure during a competition, although it’s extremely necessary if you are to continue developing your game… There are many things that can knock you off your game: A bad routine for a gymnast A slump for a baseball player
How Athletes Can Overcome Mistakes One of the hardest things for any athlete is to move forward after a mistake and focus “in the moment.” Yet athletes are constantly told by coaches to forget about the last play, the previous point or the mistake that happened. Think about a time when, in the heat of
Poised Under Pressure A championship football team shared one common characteristic… they remained poised under pressure. Being poised and maintaining a sense of calm and control, minimize the negative effects of intense emotions. The more riding on a game, the more important it is to maintain your composure through the game. In fact, legendary former
The Composed Sports Kid In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about the key to composure in sports. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your question for Dr. Cohn to answer in his mental game videocast or podcast. Do you have young athletes that