Doubt strikes every athlete at some point in their career… Many think that confidence is the absence of all doubt but that is a misconception. If you lose in straight sets to the same opponent… Or if you can’t seem to locate your serve over the course of a set… Or if you are in […]
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“There is No Fun in Competitive Tennis?”
Fun or Winning… Why do you compete in tennis? Many tennis players make a strong delineation between “competitive” tennis and “recreational” tennis. For example, some athletes will describe themselves as “a competitive tennis player” with emphasis on the word “COMPETITIVE”. The subtle indication is that REC tennis is played for fun and competitive tennis is […]
Why Pros are Embracing Sport Psychology
Sport psychology and mental training are being sought out by many professional athletes for a number of reasons. Some players are looking for an edge over their competition or trying to find a way to climb the rankings… Some athletes are seeking the confidence necessary to compete at a high level on a consistent basis… […]
Confidently Rising to the Challenge of Big Competition
‘Firsts’ can be enormously overwhelming for some tennis players: The first time you break into the Top-10 in the rankings The first time you advance to the finals of a major tournament The first time you find yourself a set up against a highly-ranked opponent It can feel like you are being swallowed up by […]
About Amy Tardio
Amy provides proven, mental toughness techniques needed to achieve the mindset for success in competitive sports. Learn the right way to set goals and perform with focus, high confidence and trust in your game.
With over twenty years as a expert in the field, Amy’s positive, sports psychology focus, is what top athletes parents and students rely on for peak performance.
Amy is a certified Mental Game Coaching Professional and coach with The International Coaching Federation.