Written by John R. Ellsworth, M.A., Sport Psychology Consultant & Mental Game Coach In the moment when the three foot putt is needed to close out a tournament, the golfer carefully adjusts his stroke only to miss by a few inches … Continued
Written by: Rick Sessinghaus Doctor of Psychology Pres-sure: a: the burden of physical or mental distress From a mental standpoint pressure is usually perceived as a negative force that affects thoughts and behavior. I have heard many elite athletes explain that pressure is … Continued
Author: Arlene Egan PhD, Sports Psychology As a coach have you ever asked; âhow do I help my athletes to achieve their goalsâ? Well, if you have spent any time wondering about this, you are not alone. Trying to work-out what drives … Continued
An athleteâs mental psyche is one of the most vital parts of his or her athletic performance. As any athlete knows, and has probably experienced, there are two sides of the mental spectrum that affect an athleteâs game: confidence and … Continued
In the last article I posted on âTypes of Youth Soccer Campsâ I indicated that there was more to be discussed on how to evaluate each type of camp. My associate, Katie, recently posted âHow to Pick a Soccer Campâ … Continued
Being a very competitive and high energy athlete myself; I know that in certain cases it is easy to let our competitive natures get the best of us. In the heat of the game, any player, team, or coach is … Continued
Attributes coaches are said to look at when recruiting athletes. Although many people assume the main component is talent, there are said to be many other characteristics they look at in the process of recruiting. In this article there are ten attributes that are said to be considered in the process of an athlete getting selecting during the recruitment process.
For all soccer players wishing to develop their skills properly it is important to attend soccer camps. Camps vary depending on the different age and skill level a young soccer athlete is at in his/her life and should be chosen … Continued
Negative vs Positive Reaction In SportsNo matter what the sport, all athletes know that when a teammate is playing poorly or not hustling, an opponent is getting in your head, or when your coach is yelling at you; it can … Continued
This article talks about how and when the coaches can talk to you before you become an official student athlete at their university. Sets the guidelines from the NCAA as to when they can speak with you and when they are not allowed to do so; these rules insure that you are not bombarded when being recruited.