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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

To feel confident, you don’t want to rely solely on feeling good about immediate results, such as getting the first hit of the day or making the first basket of the game. Some kids, without thinking … [Read more...]

You can certainly strive for perfection - or try to be perfect - during your training and practice sessions. However, one important mindset for success is to accept that you can’t be perfect when … [Read more...]

The important mental game elements of a pre-shot routine include (1) planning and commitment, (2) confidence, (3) focus, and (4) trust in your skills. These are universal; no matter what the sport or … [Read more...]

Confidence is the belief in your ability and it can include two areas: a general belief in your ability to win; and a task-specific belief in your ability to hit a shot, catch, ride, and strategize. … [Read more...]