Competition is a bigger stage for many athletes and that means bigger stakes. The bigger the stakes for athletes, the harder it is to keep emotions in check. Actors refer to this state of mind, that … [Read more...]
Encourage Your Child Without Pressure
All sports parents want their children to succeed and play up to their potential. Parents get frustrated when they think kids do not perform up to their potential. As a sports parent, sometimes it is … [Read more...]
Crunch-Time Strategies
The best athletes in the world use pressure to their advantage and can perform their best in crunch time. However, even the best athletes in the world sometimes struggle with confidence and closing … [Read more...]
Coping with Distractions
Coping with distraction is a part of sports every athlete must learn. Top athletes have the ability to focus under pressure and cope with external distractions by using routines that help them stay … [Read more...]
Champion Athletes Focus Under Pressure
“One of the biggest differences between the top players and the good players is when they are under the gun, they see and hear less than anyone else,” said Helen Alfredson, LPGA Tour star. The top … [Read more...]