Throughout the sport of football, you have all kinds of players. Most footballers have a really good season being at their highest quality and then move onto another club and not perform anywhere near their…
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Naomi Osaka- Enjoyment or an Emotional Rollercoaster?
Naomi Osaka, a prime athlete as people of all ages look up to her, inspire to be her. In past games, Osaka has struggled to control her emotions if she is frustrated with her play or her opponent; however, we saw a huge turn around in Osaka’s attitude within the Australian open final against Jennifer Brady. Did she want to be seen as a role model now, as before this was a very strong responsibility for her to uptake?
A lesson learned from Golfer, Justin Thomas- Managing emotions on the Golf course
Emotional management is what separates good athletes from great ones. Golfer Justin Thomas recently used a homophobic slur when he missed a hole. Justin Thomas has a long way to go and he definitely isn’t…
Visualisation for Improving Sports Performance
Visualization is the process of creating a mental image or intention of what you want to happen or feel in reality. It is in fact, used by athletes as a technique to ‘feel’ their best…
Powerful Post-mistake Routines
We have heard about many Pre-performance routines which are effective in building confidence, managing anxiety and inducing mental readiness among athletes. Some athletes have a specific set of actions for their pre-shot routine or pre-kick…
The Judo Mind
Judo is a sport that requires both physical and psychological excellence. It is a martial art which needs fast reactions and cautious moves at the same time. The balance between the two aspects of the…