When I say “DEAL” I am not talking in terms of playing cards or what you say when someone makes you an offer you can’t refuse. I’m talking about the skill and ability to be able to handle a situation, event, or otherwise uncomfortable experience, expected or unexpected. Regardless, we all have to able to […]
There’s nothing wrong with people who work on their mental game by consulting a sport psychologist or mental skills coach. Unless you think wanting to be your best is a problem! The mental game is about getting whatever edge you can on your competition! Because if you can play harder and better than them on […]
The difference between people who can perform under pressure and those who crack under pressure is simple. They have put themselves in the situation before, either in practice or in games, they have been willing to fail and in so doing have learned a valuable lesson. They’ve learned that it’s just another shot and they […]
As parents we all want the best for our kids, be it in school, sport or life. We want them to have success, play their best, have good friends, get good grades, hit the game winning RBI, get that final strike, score a touchdown, be the fastest and the list goes on and on. Sometimes […]
I love the clip above and the message it portrays! Who am I? What am I about? These are not questions one should look to others to find the answers. Although people, friends, coaches, teachers even parents will be more than willing to add their opinions it will be up to you to decide. (more…)
I was talking with a friend of mine about his new business and his philosophy regarding doing things the right way. He passionately related his stance that it was imperative to their success that they correctly develop and deploy their game changing product. In essence “we have to do it RIGHT, not for right now.” […]
The mind doesn’t distinguish between “Do” and “Don’t.” For example, let’s say you are playing golf and there is a water hazard to your right. If you are thinking “Don’t hit it in the water” or “watch out for the water” or even “you have to hit it over the water” you are introducing a negative […]
Although sport psychology is gaining in popularity and acceptance there are still questions about what it is & how it helps improve performance. Let me put your mind at ease, no pun intended! Every athlete or other type of performer that contacts me is usually wanting to enhance their game by working on the mental […]
When discussing the mental game we’re not just talking about the mental skills needed to excel. There are other facets, one of which is the philosophical approach or view a person has about them self within their realm of performing. I’m talking about understanding why we do what we do, “why do I love playing …. ?” (more…)
So many times we talk about the mental game in concept, about focus or positive self talk but not in context. I want to share 2 questions I received via email from someone who has read my articles at http://www.hoopskills.com/basketballarticles.html “Performing Under Pressure” and “Winning.” I am posting those two questions and my responses, with […]
