Are You an Optimistic Player? Can you be optimistic about the future when the recent past and present are cluttered with mishaps, mistakes and losing? Though all athletes recognize confidence as being an important element to performing well or consistently, your memories of past play do affect your confidence and … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Goal Setting For Higher Confidence Performing at your peak in sports revolves around having the proper focus and going after your goals. Effective goal setting and focus work together to improve your performance. Goal setting includes: Goal setting helps improve your focus on what YOU need to do, builds confidence … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Being “In The Zone” For Game Time David Ortiz is one of two baseball players in MLB history to get on base 15 times (11 hits and 4 walks) in the first five games in a World Series. Is Ortiz performing in the zone at the right time? Think for … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What Makes a “Clutch” Performer in Big Games? How are some athletes able to perform well in critical moments or big games despite extreme pressure? Most athletes understand what it means to be a clutch player, but do not know how to develop the characteristic of being a clutch performer when … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Hitting And Your Mental Game Young baseball players have a hard time objectively gauging their success at the plate. Hitting is a difficult endeavor. Even the best hitters in the Major Leagues will fail more than they succeed. If you hit .300 you are considered a great hitter and thus … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Improving Self-Confidence Confidence is a necessary element for anyone seeking to perform at a high level. In sports, athletes and coaches constantly attribute successful performances to high levels of confidence. Likewise, poor performance is often blamed on a lack of confidence. If confidence is a key to performance, why don’t … Read Sport Psychology Tip