Expecting the worst is a recipe for getting the worst. Expecting bad athletic performance and mistake-ridden competitions become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Does that mean the opposite end of the continuum, the highest expectations are the optimal strategy for eliciting top sports performance? Actually, contrary to popular belief, excessively high expectations are just as counter-productive and […]
Alex Rodriguez: The Drive to Perform Through Adversity
In sports, the key to long-term success is resilience. Resilience is the ability to perform, bounce back and achieve positive outcomes despite adversity. Resiliency is the drive to perform despite the challenges or obstacles. Resiliency asks the question: “Do you have what it takes to stay motivated, withstand the challenge, move forward, stay steadfast while […]
Serena Williams: Staying on Top of The Confidence Game
Sport confidence is viewed by many athletes as one great big Catch-22 proposition: “I need confidence to win, but I need to win to gain confidence!” Even veteran athletes question their confidence… “How can I maintain confidence after a loss? Is it possible to play confidently in my next competition after a terrible performance?” Of […]
Roger Federer: The Greatest Tennis Performance Mind of Our Time
Having a strong mental game in tennis is crucial for successful sports performance. Young players watch top-level tennis players in awe as they perform under pressure in major tournaments. Modern-day greats such as Nadal, Djokovic, Williams and Sharapova play with such mental toughness and seem to have a knack for closing out tough matches. But […]
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