Momentum is a unique phenomenon that can affect the outcome of any sport. Momentum can be positive (streaks) or negative (slumps)… Negative momentum chips away at confidence, amps up fear and anxiety and causes athletes to engage in over-analysis and over-thinking. All these consequences of negative momentum trap athletes in the cycle of under performance […]
Jordan Spieth: A Model of a Resilient Athlete
Isn’t it amazing how a few bad holes can shake a golfer’s confidence? It is like a flood of negative memories invade your mind and body and you relive every meltdown, bad tournament, or tough time you ever had playing your sport… These negative memories can open the floodgate for negative emotions to course through […]
How to Play A Next-Level Game At The Next Level
Transitioning to a more competitive level can be physically demanding and mentally challenging. Opponents at the next level are stronger, faster and craftier, so you will need to up your physical game. The physical demands are often not the most difficult challenges. The big obstacles that trip up many athletes trying to compete at the […]