Sport Psychology: Active Awareness
When people come in for sport psychology coaching, one of the first things I tell my clients is that there is one skill that needs to be learned before anything else. Active awareness is the first skill that needs to be developed because without awareness you will...
read moreSports Psychology and other pursuits
I often get asked by people if the principles behind sport psychology and working with athletes can also apply to other areas, such as life or business. The answer is always yes! Sport psychology is the study of human performance, and the principles that are applied...
read moreGuide to sports mental training for parents
I work a lot with youth athletes on sports mental training for high performance and I am often asked by parents how they can support their child to get the most out of their athletic experience. A big part of the work I do is helping to educate what kids are looking...
read moreMyths of the Uncoachable Athlete
No matter the sport the term uncoachable athlete will arise, meaning that no matter the coach, the approach or techniques used to help a player, they simply can not and will not change their ways. While some players are definitely easier to coach than others, there...
read moreHas a sports injury knocked you off track and undermined your self confidence?
Dealing with an injury is never easy, whether it is a major injury that sidelines you for weeks or months, or one that puts you out of competition for a few days to a week. The psychological consequences can have a profound impact on any athlete, and impede in the...
read moreMental training: Make a plan to get ahead
One key to mental training is being well prepared Mental training is growing more and more popular with athletes. Athletes of all ages and skill sets understand that sports and more than just physical and actually mostly mental. However, few spend time on the mental...
read moreSuccess in sports and developing self awareness
The importance of self awareness Today I wanted to talk about success in sports and the need to develop self awareness in order to do so. Self awareness is a skill set that is needed in order for an athlete to be success but rarely is it something that athletes focus...
read moreSport psychology for adolescent athletes: What to say after a game
Sport psychology for adolescent athletes is a rapidly growing area of sport psychology. Parents are often looking for ways to help their child get the most out of their sporting experience, and a big part of it starts at home. This is why sport psychology for...
read moreThe Power of Positive Rituals in Sport Psychology
Sport psychology works to help individuals to develop a way of doing things (positive rituals) that aligns with their goals so they can perform at a high level. Everyone knows that athletes can be superstitious, and while superstitions and rituals can at times look...
read moreMental Training for Mental Hurdles
Mental training is one of the most significant things an athlete can do to reach their optimal level of performance. However, many athletes will not follow through with the work that needs to be done. They will dabble in it for a bit and then give up, when things get...
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