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# Perform Sports Psychology

Improve Mental Toughness for Sports

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## Posts

- [Taking Advantage of Virtual Mental Training](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/taking-advantage-of-virtual-mental-training/) - Why is mental training recognized as important but often neglected? Now more than ever, athletes need mental training to work through the stress that accompanies uncertainty and a disrupted training regimen.
- [The Impact of Expectations on Sport Performance](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/the-impact-of-expectations-on-sport-performance/) - Do expectations help or hurt performance? It is the “I have to…” expectations generate pressure, anxiety and inability to focus.
- [No Spectators… No Problem](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/no-spectators-no-problem/) - Are spectators a distraction for golfers? Do spectators have a significant impact on a golfer’s score? Learn how to deal with distractions in golf
- [The Impact of COVID-19 on Athletes](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-athletes/) - The coronavirus has impacted every area of life across all nations. In particular, COVID-19 has affected the athletic world in profound, wide-reaching and life-altering ways. Read more.
- [Give Yourself Credit… Give Yourself Confidence](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/give-yourself-credit-give-yourself-confidence/) - Self-Confidence is the difference-maker when it comes to performance. Self-Confidence separates the awesome from the average, the emotional masters from the emotional disasters. If confidence is such a key ingredient to positive peak performance, why does it seem so elusive to so many athletes?
- [The Power of Sticking to the Game Plan](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/the-power-of-sticking-to-the-game-plan/) - Why are athletes so tempted to NOT follow the game-plan even when it’s been working? Some are so willing to abandon their game plan at the slightest shift of momentum even when the game plan was working. There are several reasons an athlete may abandon a successful game plan in the middle of a competition...
- [Jordan Spieth: A Model of a Resilient Athlete](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/jordan-spieth-a-model-of-a-resilient-athlete/) - Isn't it amazing how a few bad holes can shake a golfer’s confidence? That is why resiliency is a vital mental skill for golfers and athletes alike... Read more.
- [Great Expectations: The Sports Performance Dilemma](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/great-expectations-the-sports-performance-dilemma/) - Some athletes believe high expectations can motivate them to constantly push, achieve more and reach their potential, but in reality it's hurtful. Read more.
- [How Naomi Osaka Battles Her Nerves](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/how-naomi-osaka-battles-her-nerves/) - Sometimes, tennis is a battle of wills, while other times, matches are a battle over nerves... The inability to manage your “nerves” can be the difference between winning and losing… raising your game to the next level or being stuck in a performance slump… accomplishing your goals or falling short of your dreams...
- [How to Swing Momentum in Your Favor](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/how-to-swing-momentum-in-your-favor/) - Momentum is a unique phenomenon that can affect the outcome of any sport. Momentum can be positive (streaks) or negative (slumps)...
- [Confidence: The Difference-Maker in Tennis](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/confidence-the-difference-maker-in-tennis/) - What is the X factor in tennis? What can you improve to give you that extra edge over your competitors and be the difference-maker to vault your game to the next level?
- [How to Bust Through Doubt and Achieve Athletic Success](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/how-to-bust-through-doubt-and-achieve-athletic-success/) - Doubt strikes every athlete at some point in their career... Confident athletes have the ability to confront those doubts or push forward despite doubt...
- [Mental Tools to Reach Your Athletic Potential](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/mental-tools-to-reach-your-potential/) - How many talented young athletes do you know that continually fall short of their potential? Read now for tips to strengthen your mental skills.
- [The Mindset of Winning Without Your ‘A’ Game](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/the-mindset-of-winning-without-your-a-game/) - There is a big misconception in sports: I have to have my “A” game to be successful. The truth is, you are rarely firing on all cylinders through a competition... Read more.
- [Increasing Your Mental Tolerance For Endurance Athletes](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/increasing-your-mental-tolerance-for-endurance-athletes/) - Cross country runners, marathoners, swimmers and triathletes face unique challenges that come with being a competitive endurance athlete. Read more now.
- [How to Play A Next-Level Game At The Next Level](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/how-to-play-a-next-level-game-at-the-next-level/) - Transitioning to a more competitive level can be physically demanding and mentally challenging... Read more for tips on mentally preparing to play at the next level.
- [Five Reasons to Love Mistakes in Tennis](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/five-reasons-to-love-mistakes-in-tennis/) - How can the best tennis players also be the greatest mistake-makers? Read now to learn five reasons why getting comfortable with mistakes will help your game.
- [Belief: The Ultimate Weapon](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/belief-the-ultimate-weapon/) - Everyone has heard the expression, “You need to believe to achieve.” But what happens when belief gives way to anxiety? Read more now.
- [To Push or Not to Push? The Right Call for Sports Parents](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/to-push-or-not-to-push-the-right-call-for-sports-parents/) - Are pushing your child to succeed and fostering independence in your child mutually exclusive? Read more to see how parents can help sports kids succeed.
- [The Keys to Gaining Winning Confidence](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/the-keys-to-confidence-focus-on-skills/) - You probably know what confidence can do for you… but do you know what you can do for confidence? Read more now to learn how to gain winning confidence.
- [Distractions Can Spell Disaster for Peak Performance](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/distractions-can-spell-disaster-for-peak-performance/) - A critical break in concentration can often be the ideal opportunity for an opponent to seize momentum. Read now to learn how to overcome external distractions.
- [Rhonda Rousey: A Champion Comes Back Stronger](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/rhonda-rousey-a-champion-comes-back-stronger/) - What does it mean to b a champion? Read more to learn how Rhonda Rousey overcame her tough defeat and for tips on how to make your own comeback in sports.
- [Mindset of a Rising Champion…Ready to Up Your Game?](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/mindset-of-a-tennis-championready-to-raise-your-mental-game/) - Do you dream abound about being the next “big thing"? Read more about developing the mental toughness to get to the next level in sports.
- [Manage your Emotions or They Will Control You](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/manage-your-emotions-or-they-will-control-you/) - Emotions play a critical role in all sports. What are the key performance strategies to manage emotions in sports? Read more now.
- [Grit in Sports Equals Mental Toughness](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/grit-in-sports-equals-mental-toughness/) - Much has been written about mental toughness in sports. The best way to define mental toughness is grittiness. Read more to learn how "grit" leads to mental toughness.
- [Greenwich, NYC and Beyond; a Parent's Guide to Preventing Burnout](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/greenwich-nyc-and-beyond-a-sports-parents-guide-to-burnout/) - Burnout is a syndrome developed in response to overwhelming stressors that result in decreased sports performance and negative feelings about one’s sport. Read more.
- [How Payton Manning Turns Injury Into Opportunity](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/how-payton-manning-turns-injury-into-opportunity/) - Like Manning, stay positive and focus on what’s in your control and you can return to your sport mentally tougher and physically stronger than before. Read more.
- [Why "Going For It" Beats Playing It Safe](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/why-going-for-it-beats-playing-it-safe/) - Playing it safe is never the recipe for success. The best way to defend a lead is to lengthen the lead. Read more about "going for it" rather than playing it safe.
- [Do You Have a A Gold Medal Goal Plan?](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/a-gold-medal-goal-plan-builds-mental-strength/) - In the beginning of the season, the motivation tank is full and you're raring to go, but goals are merely dreams without a targeted goal. Read more about goal setting.
- [Sports Parenting: The Benefits of Letting Your Kids Fail](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/sports-parenting-the-toughest-game-of-all-the-benefits-of-letting-your-kids-fail/) - Parenting a young athlete may be more mentally grueling than competing... As sports parents, we don’t want our children to fail. Learning is key! Read more.
- [Self-Doubt Equals Self-Destruction for Tennis Performance](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/self-doubt-equals-self-destruction-for-tennis-performance/) - Matches are won or lost even before you set foot on the court. Mental demons, such as self-doubt, can be devastating to a tennis player’s confidence. Read more.
- [Alex Rodriguez: The Drive to Perform Through Adversity](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/alex-rodriguez-the-drive-to-perform-through-adversity/) - Resilience is a necessary mental skill for every athlete because adversity doesn’t discriminate... Read more to learn tips for developing resiliency in sports.
- [Serena Williams: Staying on Top of The Confidence Game](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/serena-williams-staying-on-top-on-the-confidence-game/) - How can you maintain confidence after a loss? Is it possible to play confidently in your next competition after a terrible performance? Read more now.
- [Roger Federer: The Greatest Tennis Performance Mind of Our Time](https://www.performsportspsychology.com/roger-federer-the-greatest-tennis-performance-mind-of-our-time/) - Roger Federer may be the “greatest tennis mind of our time.” He knows having a strong mental game in tennis is crucial for successful performances. Read more.

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