Are you thinking of adding mental skills to your performance training? Well, the New Year is the perfect time to start! You’ve probably heard that mental skills knowledge and training can make all the difference between almost succeeding and succeeding. Just like physical conditioning and understanding your specific sport techniques Read more…
Social media engagement in athletes lives is here to stay. An athletes ability to market/brand him/herself and create a large fan following can lead to profitable Name/Image/Likeness (NIL) deals for collegians. Social media presence for professional athletes can enhance endorsements at the next level. An athlete with an on-line presence Read more…
“Growth Mindset in Sport and in Life” https://bit.ly/4267doS (Nov. 2016 Vol. 4), is an article from SportPsychWorks, through APA-47. It is a simple check list an athlete can use to reflect on which mindset they bring into their sport development. Often an athlete traverses between two mindsets, one being Fixed the Read more…
Steve Young, ex 49er QB provides insightful details of the qualities current 49er QB Brock Purdy brings to the position. Young touches on Purdy’s attention to detail which contributes to high performance pressure success. Key takeaways that any athlete can apply to their sport: * Purdy isn’t overrun by adrenaline Read more…
In every sport a player competing in the upper tiers have earned the perks they receive. It takes time, dedication, commitment to develop and optimize the physical skills necessary to compete consistently and effectively at the top. Some athletes arrive at the height of their sport faster than other players. Read more…
What do player’s in the G League all have in common? They are athlete’s whose basketball skills are way above average, and are dedicated and passionate about earning a place in the NBA. “Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey” on Prime Video offers a snap shot of the life of Read more…
It happens frequently, a young player has an epic break through at a major event. Then what? Ideally the player will stay on course but with new opportunities at their beck and call there are many distractions. With epic success there is a lot new tasks to manage. A player Read more…
Is your athletic training program out of balance?
How important is mental performance in sports? At the elite level some credit it to contributing 90% to success. I believe it is closer to 25% but is utilized 90% of the time between points in tennis. Physical, technical & strategic skill competence are the other 75% of performance. These Read more…
Mental health issues and athletes are at the forefront of media discussion these days. An individuals mental health issue may be cushioned or exasperated by athletic demands. Familiar routines in an athlete’s environment are often provided by coaches, team-mates, peers and athletic events. This creates a cycle of predictability providing Read more…