Why do athletes with strong powers of concentration become distracted? First, no one is perfect. Even the best athletes in the world become distracted at times. Second, distractions or disruptions to the flow of play are a natural part of many sports. Concentration or focus is the ability to fully
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Tips for Coaches
Use Practice Time for Mental Training
Some athletes are reluctant to discuss their true feelings about the mental game in the team meetings. This may be because they feel embarrassed to share these thoughts in a group setting, or they may feel uncomfortable and hesitant to show weakness to you, the coach.
Use team meetings to discuss
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Myths About Mental Training
Mental training is only valuable if you believe it can help you perform your best. A few myths or attitudes prevent athletes from using mental training. Listed are the top three myths or attitudes that prevent athletes from embracing mental training:
1. Teammates or coach would think you are weak
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Establishing a Winning Mindset
You might have the most physical talent or the most talented team and great coaching. However, if you do not have a winning mindset to support your physical ability, you simply cannot perform consistently, nor can you perform up to your potential. Follow these mental training tips to help your team
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Helping Athletes Find the Zone
The zone is a states of supreme focus helps athletes perform at their peak when they become totally immersed into their performance. Many athletes who want to reach their peak potential are always in search of secrets to enter a zone state. But the zone is really not that complicated or hard to
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Two Practice Mindsets
Athletes perform their best under two distinct practice mindsets. The first is skill acquisition or skill mastery, in which athletes master sports skills. Here, coaches help athletes become competent with the technique or the "how to" of execution.
The second type of practice is specificity
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Motivating Your Athletes
For athletes and coaches alike, the motivation to excel in one's sport starts with a dream. The best athletes in the world have a commitment to greatness, which is often fueled by their mission. Motivation is the drive to strive for a goal, to improve daily, to practice hard day after day, and the
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Improving Athletes’ Self-Confidence
Self-confidence is one of the most critical mental skills for success in sports and life. It is how strongly athletes believe in their ability to execute a physical skill or perform a task. Athletes gain confidence from many sources, including their past performances, training, and preparation. For
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