Do you see yourself as a confident athlete? Does your confidence go up and down throughout the season? For many athletes, confidence is dependent upon their circumstances or opponents. When these athletes compete against lower-ranked opponents, they “feel” confident. When their chances of success are high, they “feel” confident. However, when they face undefeated opponents
How do long, back-and-forth games mentally impact your performance? More than physical factors, mental factors affect the outcome of close games. Back-and-forth games are often a game of attrition or who can wear down their opponent. Some athletes feel more comfortable during close competitions than other athletes. For example, some basketball players are better able
What do YOU do to shape and improve your athletic confidence? Confidence is not something that happens to you. Building confidence is an action. If you do nothing, your confidence becomes dependent on results. When you are not an active participant in growing your confidence, one day, your confidence will be up, and the next,
What is the relationship between belief, confidence, and accomplishment? When you believe you can achieve a goal, you build confidence to go after that goal. When you have unshakeable confidence, you are more resilient, overcome obstacles and increase the likelihood of accomplishing your goal. The relationship between belief, confidence, and accomplishment is cyclical. Belief sets