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Other Mental Game Resources
I have lots of other free resources on the mental game for you to enjoy. First, go to Peaksports.com/stressfree.php and download a free report. On that page you will find the free report: "10 'Costly' Mental Game Mistakes Athletes Make Before Competition" and … Sports Psychology Tip>>
Non-Verbal Communication with Sports Kids
How you communicate non-verbally with your sports kids is critical. To help kids feel more confident, be sure to smile when they look at you. Watch what you do with your arms and hands. Often, coaches are hugging their coffee mugs–suggesting they’re having … Sports Psychology Tip>>
How Do You React to Mistakes?
When your athletes make an error or mistake it can make your emotions can run high. Your reaction to a mistake may be to reprimand the player, but athletes’ needs to know that you still have confidence in them after a mistake. Do not attempt to coach the … Sports Psychology Tip>>
What Hurts Sports Kids Confidence?
Some sports kids have more confidence in certain sports skills than others. For example, an athlete may feel good about his shot in basketball, but lack confidence in his rebounding skills. This is common for many athletes. They feel more confident about their … Sports Psychology Tip>>
5 Steps to a Pregame Mental Routine
The following guidelines will help you develop a pre-game routine to enhance your mental preparation on game day. You should include the following six strategies in your routine. 1. Let go of any distractions or bothers in your life--a bad grade, fight with … Sports Psychology Tip>>
Don’t Let Doubts Run Wild in the Mind
All young athletes experience doubt from time to time, especially after they make a mistake or perform poorly. Athletes need to understand that when they doubt their abilities, their confidence suffers. Once your athletes start to experience doubt, it can run … Sports Psychology Tip>>
Athletes Who Seek Others’ Approval
Do your young athletes seek approval from their peers and coaches in order to feel confident? Kids today seek what we call social approval: They want to be accepted, respected and liked by others. To help your young athletes who worry about what others … Sports Psychology Tip>>
Warm Up Your Mind Before Competition
In addition to a physical warm up, you need to warm up your mind by honing your focus and confidence. I encourage athletes to mentally prepare during their physical warm up. It’s a great idea to use a pre-game or pre-competition warm-up routine to help you … Sports Psychology Tip>>
Beliefs that Sabotage Confidence
Many athletes expect too much of themselves and easily lose confidence when they don’t perform up to their expectations. Often, sports kids harbor unrealistic or even irrational beliefs that hurt their confidence. For example, some athletes expect to make no … Sports Psychology Tip>>
Kids Should Appreciate Their Own Talents
Sports kids today spend too much time making comparisons to their competitors or teammates. They focus on how others are performing, rather than concentrating on their own game. They do this in a number of ways and none of them are good news for the young … Sports Psychology Tip>>
Maintaining Confidence after Mistakes
Athletes often use negative self-talk after making mistakes. You want to avoid using negative self-talk because it bursts your confidence. You might tell yourself, “I stink today. I can’t hit a simple shot.” It’s important for you to tune into your … Sports Psychology Tip>>
Pregame Routines and Mental Preparation
It is important for teams to prepare their mental game skills for competition. That means warming up their minds by working on their focus and confidence. Athletes can do this by using a pregame or pre-competition warm-up routine to boost their confidence and … Sports Psychology Tip>>
More Sports Psychology Tips...
- Release Athletes to the Game
- Confidence Resume
- Self-talk in Sports
- Kids Who Hold on to Negative Labels
- Do You Have a Mental Game Question?
- Are Your Athletes Performing or Practicing in Games?
- Set Goals Void of Expectations
- Winning Ugly Beats Perfection
- How To Support Your Players’ Confidence
- When Parents Push Sports Kids Too Hard
- Preshot Routines Help You Focus
