Month: October 2023

How to Refocus After Making Mistakes

How to Refocus After Making Mistakes

In sports, what does it mean to have a short memory for mistakes? “Memory” refers to the length of time an athlete dwells on mistakes. Some athletes have difficulty overcoming mistakes during a competition. They think about the mistake repeatedly, replaying the error in their mind. The mistake becomes a distraction, taking the focus off

Defining Athletic Success on Your Terms 

Defining Athletic Success on Your Terms

How To Define Your Athletic Success Often, athletes allow other people (with good intentions) to define success for them. For example, your parents may see success as earning a college scholarship, becoming a starter, or competing for a highly competitive team.  Likewise, your coach may see success as you achieving a national cut, having a