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 …
Soccer Psychology Tips: Beating Your Inner Demons on the Football Pitch Why is it that you talk yourself into crossing the ball into no man’s land? You’re a winger or a fullback and you’ve done really well to get close to the byeline. Speeding down the wing, beating 2 players with ease. Then the opportunity …
Goalkeeper Psychology Tips: Goalkeeping at Your Best Under Pressure Do you embrace big moments in matches? Whatever level you play at, I’m pretty sure that you’ve experienced feeling under pressure. How you go on to cope with that pressure often is the difference between making that crucial save and not. Do you have techniques that …
Golf Psychology Tips: 8 Better Ways to Practice Your Golf Are you wasting your time practising your golf? Many golfers spend lots of time practising at the range to get themselves ready for competitions. BUT only a small percentage of those golfers will be using their time wisely to help improve their golf game. Some …
Goalkeeper Psychology Tips: Learning Mental Toughness Lessons from David De Gea De Gea often gives goalkeeping masterclasses but it hasn’t always been easy Coaches and parents, should take note, De Gea is a wonderful example for children. Looking back at his career to date they can learn so many vital skills associated with Mental Toughness. …
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: Joe Hart: Stay Focused for 90 Minutes How do you stay focused for 90 minutes? Pick up a few pointers by watching this short video from Joe Hart as he talks about concentration, staying on your toes and active in a game. Playing for some teams, you can be not involved in …
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 …
Youth Sports Psychology Tips: Communicating with Children in Sport Communication can be a challenge for many children Often when we get chatting, parents, teachers and coaches and I, get into a conversation about helping children communicate better. They often recognise, especially today, with modern technology at your finger tips, that this area is vital for …