Golf Psychology Tips: How Do You Give a Young Golfer Self-Confidence? Confidence is an important characteristic that can be developed Young golfer self confidence is a topic that many parents ask about. Over years of supporting parents of young athletes, I have often been asked the question, “What can I do to MAKE my child …
Racquet Sports Psychology Tips: Improving Your Tennis in Lockdown Is it possible – what do you think? I hope you are all keeping safe and well during these challenging times. With the enforced lockdown firmly in place, most of you are probably experiencing drastic changes to your daily routines, which might be causing stress to …
Sports Psychology Tips: Would You Like A Secret Weapon in Your Armoury? All athletes can improve with this tool When you’re an elite performer you are likely to be highly motivated and have some perfectionist tendencies. You’re also likely to always be on the lookout for ways to help you keep on improving. One way …
Goalkeeper Psychology Tips: Managing Your Confidence When You’re A Goalkeeper How you analyse your performance is crucial for managing goalkeeper confidence Every goalkeeper I speak to or support has made a mistake. Goalkeepers are not robots, they are human beings after all. This is why managing goalkeeper confidence is so important. Most weeks, there are …
Sports Psychology Tips: Managing Stressful Times Make exercise a daily habit Right now, an entire generation across the globe are experiencing a new and seriously challenging event. The coronavirus pandemic has meant that we have all had to make some considerable changes to how we go about our days. Children aren’t at school, therefore, many …
Sports Psychology Tips: Developing Your Mental Game in Your Downtime Do you look at this time as an opportunity to work on your mental approach? What you do during the off season or during breaks from competing is important. Do you: Rest up? Play on the PlayStation? Improve your Strength or Fitness? Watch countless …
Golf Psychology Tips: 3 Ways to Play Great Golf Under Pressure The Difference Between Winning and Losing is How You Deal with Pressure Whatever level you play golf, I’m pretty sure that you’ve experienced feeling under pressure. How you go on to cope with that pressure often is often the difference between winning and losing. …
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 …
Sports Psychology Tips: How to Reach Your Full Potential – Part Three Make this year, your best year yet! In my previous posts – How to achieve your full potential – Part One and How to unleash your full potential – Part Two I shared 6 reasons why you may not achieve your goals and ambitions. …
Sports Psychology Tips: How to Unleash Your Full Potential – Part Two If you’re an ambitious coach or athlete wanting to learn how to unleash your full potential, read on! In the first post – “How to Achieve Your Full Potential – Part One“, I shared 3 reasons why you may not achieve your goals. You …