How Well Do you Do Under Pressure? How would you grade your ability to perform under pressure? If you grade yourself poorly, then it is necessary to gain a better understanding of pressure. First, what is pressure? Pressure is a stressor that occurs when you feel you must perform at … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Is Self-Talk Impacting Your Game Does an athlete’s inner dialogue have a significant impact on performance? What you say to yourself matters. What you say to yourself about your talent and ability to perform a task or achieve a goal matters. As a ball player, you can talk yourself out … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Using Your Mind to Get Ahead What are your expectations when playing a team that seems unbeatable or has owned you all season? Bad memories have a way of creeping into a player’s or collective team’s mind. Thinking about what has happened in the past causes some players to make … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Are you a top-tier player? Is your team a playoff-contending team? Being a top-tier athlete starts with believing you are a top-tier athlete. Being a playoff team demands that you believe you have what it takes or will develop the skills necessary to make the playoffs. Too often, ballplayers have … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Why Continue to Work With No Post-Season? Throughout the season, teams work hard to position themselves for a playoff run. Players focus on developing their skills, conditioning their bodies, and preparing for each game. Unfortunately, some teams will be mathematically eliminated towards a season’s end with many games left on … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What is the key to winning baseball or softball games? Your immediate answer is probably to score more runs than the opposing team over the course of nine innings. While the answer is true, it’s a bit too simplistic. Your next thought may be that you win with strong pitching, … Read Sport Psychology Tip