Youth Sports Psychology Tips: Helping Young Athletes Manage Emotions My child get’s very nervous before competing what should I do? Often when working with young athletes, although it is clear that the child is nervous by the way they behave before a game or match, the parent often doesn’t want to broach the subject for …
Combat Sports Psychology Tips: Do You Focus Too Much on Your Opponent Before or During a Boxing Match? Focusing on your opponent too much can mean you’ve lost the first round before you start It may seem one of the golden rules of boxing to keep your focus on your opponent, however, laying too much …
Rugby Psychology Tips: Overthinking on the Rugby Pitch Do you struggle to quieten your mind when playing rugby? Last month I received an interesting email from a rugby player from Edinburgh, Scotland. He went on to say: “I’m 23 years old and play Rugby professionally however I’m not enjoying my Rugby at the moment. When …
Football Psychology Tips: Are You a Footballer Who Worries About Your Opponents? Can you sometimes focus too much on the size or skill of your opponents? If you do – you will likely be intimidated on occasions. You’ll compare yourself to other footballers and in your mind think they are better that you. This is …
Youth Sports Psychology Tips: Does Your Child Worry Too Much About What Others Think? Some children who play sport have a lot of hidden worries Often when they train and compete in sport, parents, coaches and friends are unaware what is going on in a child’s mind. The reality is their beliefs and perceptions can …
Golf Psychology Tips: Are You Missing Shots Before You’ve Started Your Swing? Many golfers approach a shot not trusting themselves or their golf swing You’re playing a par 3 and have noted the distance to your target, selected your club, gone through your pre-shot routine, you’re about to pull the trigger when you look at …
Cricket Psychology Tips: Batting with a Quiet Mind Do you often over think when batting? In July, I received a fascinating email from a batsman from Manchester. He went on to say: ‘I’m 19 years old and have ambitions to professional cricket but I have some serious worries about making it. When I am batting …
Rugby Psychology Tips: Are You a Rugby Player who Focuses Too Much on the Opposition? You may not be the most confident rugby player in some situations May be you sometimes focus too much on the size or quality of the opposition you are up against? If you do – you will likely be intimidated …
Golf Psychology Tips: For Better Golf Use a Growth Mindset Are you frustrated that you’re not playing better golf, more consistently? In my previous post I discussed different characteristics connected to the fixed mindset and showed how some golfers will react to different situations. In my opinion these golfers are unlikely to produce their very …
Goalkeeper Psychology Tips: For Goalkeepers Who Get Intimidated Do you compare yourself and your team-mates to your opponents? If the answer is yes – there is a good chance you will get intimidated at times. You may go on to compare yourself to other goalkeepers who you think are better than you or players on …