If you do not trust your ability when performing, you are more likely to over-analyze your technique, which could lead to performing tentatively. It is important that you trust what you learned in … [Read more...]
Letting go of Mistakes
April 8, 2011 By
As a coach, you should help athletes who get angry or frustrated with their performance. You don't want them to shut down in the middle of a game. First, your athletes need to understand the … [Read more...]
Coping with Frustration After Mistakes
April 7, 2011 By
More than 40% of sports parents and coaches say that their kids become easily frustrated or angry after making mistakes. As a sports parent you must attempt to help them better cope with … [Read more...]
Zoning-out In Competition
April 6, 2011 By
Do you feel like you go to sleep or zone-out during competition? Athletes who have experienced this don’t vividly remember all the choices they made during the game because their mind is traveling … [Read more...]
Relaxation and Mental Calmness
April 5, 2011 By
My philosophy about training for relaxation and mental calmness is that you must learn strategies that go beyond physical relaxation techniques. You can learn all of the popular relaxation exercises … [Read more...]
Supporting Your Child’s Performance
April 4, 2011 By
Parents sometimes have their own agenda about their kids' athletic experience. Kids need to play for their own reasons. Parents' agendas can sometimes feel to kids like unstated expectations. Remember … [Read more...]
