Just for a minute, forget about all your qualifications, education and past experiences as a sports coach. Ask yourself one question- How do I understand what my athlete needs? If you erase all the past…
Posts TaggedSports Psychology
How Self-efficacy Influences Success
Too much confidence or too little? Either way, both have an impact on your self-efficacy and how you reach your goals. As a child, you have so many ambitions, you let your imagination run away…
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…