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Peak Spots Blog » Sports Psychology
4d ago
Is mental toughness really “a thing”? Mental toughness is constantly mentioned in interviews after sporting events. For example, in practically every basketball conference tournament or NCAA tournament game, a commentator, coach, or player talks about mental toughness. But does mental toughness really exist? If so, what is it, and how can it be developed? Simply stated, mental toughness ... Sport Psychology Article...
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Peak Spots Blog » Sports Psychology
4d ago
Have you ever wondered how great athletes became great? What elevated Patrick Mahomes, Lebron James, Alex Morgan, Sabrina Ionescu, and Novak Djokovic to great heights? Each of those athletes is talented. However, there are plenty of examples of gifted athletes who never lived up to their potential. In fact, every year during the NFL draft, commentators talk about ... Sport Psychology Article...
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Peak Spots Blog » Sports Psychology
4d ago
What is the most challenging obstacle that holds an athlete back from their potential? You can probably rattle off a list of obstacles, such as lack of confidence, access to training, inexperienced coaching, genetics, fear of failure, etc. Of course, genetics, training, and coaching are important. However, you can find resources to overcome these challenges, improve your conditioning, ... Sport Psychology Article...
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Peak Spots Blog » Sports Psychology
4d ago
What coaching style best contributes to an athlete’s success? Due to the various personalities of coaches and athletes, team dynamics, and individual learning styles, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to coaching. However, certain coaching styles can, without a doubt, hurt a player’s athletic and personal development. For example, the following coaching styles tend to demotivate and hinder an ... Sport Psychology Article...
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4d ago
Why do some athletes seem to have a winning mindset when games extend into overtime? Is it possible to change your mindset, or is an athlete’s mindset primarily genetic? You can probably run off several athletes’ names who just seem to perform at a higher level during overtime. Athletes like LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes, Breanna Stewart, and Alex ... Sport Psychology Article...
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4d ago
What do you do after you finish a season where you fell short of your personal or team’s objectives? Do you try to forget the season and put it out of your mind? Each year, athletes and teams set their sights on an end-of-the-year target. However, not all athletic goals are achieved. Things don’t always go as planned. ... Sport Psychology Article...
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4d ago
What mindset do you take into a rematch? Many athletes who won the previous game against an opponent feel confident heading into a rematch. They think, “Since we won the previous matchup, we can win the upcoming game.” Previous success adds to an athlete’s confidence. However, let’s turn the situation around. What if you lost the previous head-to-head ... Sport Psychology Article...
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4d ago
Have you ever thought about the damaging power behind the phrase ‘to make matters worse’? The phrase “to make matters worse” further catastrophizes an adverse event. Many sports announcers use the phrase to describe an athlete’s or team’s worsening prospects or condition throughout a season. Many athletes are stuck in the habit of catastrophizing. They often highlight every ... Sport Psychology Article...
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Peak Spots Blog » Sports Psychology
2M ago
How confident are you when the game is in your hands in the last seconds of a competition? Confidence is situational. An athlete’s confidence level can vary depending on their situation or circumstances. That is, you can feel confident in your ability to successfully perform in some circumstances and not others. For example, a basketball
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2M ago
What does “setting the standard” mean in sports? Setting a high standard refers to establishing a level of quality, expectation, or performance. Some teams set winning as the standard. Often, teams with a high expectation of winning adopt the credo, “Championship or Bust.” While winning may be the goal, defining success in those narrow terms
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