Football Psychology Tips: Do You Worry Too Much About What Other People Think? Trying to gain social approval is natural but… Many footballers that I work with to improve their performance levels worry too much about what other people think. It could be the manager, coaching staff, fans, team-mates, scouts, friends, family or parents. Do …
Rugby Psychology Tips: Managing Your Emotions in Sport Sitting on the fence We all have good games, and we all have bad games, it’s one of those truths of playing sport. Some days, we turn up and make 10 passes, score tries and think we’re unplayable, and the feeling of being on top of the …
Racquet Sports Psychology Tips: How to Let Go of Mistakes When Playing Tennis We all make mistakes, even the great players! Sometimes, when things aren’t going your way on court, it can feel like whatever you do, nothing is going to change. “It’s just not my day today”. “Why is my backhand not working at …
Sports Psychology Tips: How to Deal with Distractions on the Netball Court Are you guilty of losing focus? When playing netball, there are many potential distractions to contend with. For example, the crowd can be loud, people can move in your line of sight, there can be loud music playing or you can even have …
Racquet Sports Psychology Tips: How tennis players can stay confident under pressure Pressure can help you raise your game. Pressure is something that everyone faces in all areas of life, and sport is no exception. Athletes are by no means immune to pressure, but some deal with it better than others. So learning how to …
Cricket Psychology Tips: Control the Controllables An essential element of Mental Toughness is “control” So far, the recurring prominent themes in previous entries have revolved around the lockdown, coronavirus and the implications that this has had on athletes. However, now I want to move away from focusing on that ‘C’ word to focus on the …
Cricket Psychology Tips: Are you anxious about returning to sport? Sport is back! Well, nearly… As of 21st May, England’s bowlers will take part in staggered training sessions across seven grounds as a start of individual training ahead of the English Cricket Board’s (ECB) planned international fixtures this summer, due to start on the 8th …
Rugby Psychology Tips: Dealing With Uncertainty We’re all experiencing a range of emotions We find ourselves in a situation that no-one thought we would be when reports of a new virus in China made its first appearance in the news a few months ago. Now, the vast majority of us are now living the shared …
Sports Psychology Tips: Are You Motivated or Committed? There is a big difference! Let’s take a look at motivation vs commitment, starting with motivation. The word “motivation” is a frequently used term these days and an aspect of performance which fascinates athletes and coaches. Every day it seems to be mentioned; pundits in the media …
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 …