When communicating, coaches tend to focus on the content of the messages they send: "Run hard"; "Follow through." In doing so, they believe that the information is objective and that athletes will always receive the message as intended. That belief is far from the truth.
The Mental Athlete
A visualization starts at the beginning of your routine or workout.
Focused for Fastpitch
The concept of mental toughness refers to the optimal mind-set for competition. Players who are mentally tough thrive on the pressure associated with playing competitive softball.
In Pursuit of Excellence-4th Edition
Focus for excellence.
In Pursuit of Excellence-4th Edition
Sport psychologist explains how to mainatin focus.
Cultural Sport Psychology
General cross-cultural knowledge for working with racial and ethnic minority groups.
True Competition
This chart reviews the major markings of competition and decompetition. Each element of competition arises from viewing the contest as an opportunity for partnership. Each element of decompetition arises from viewing the contest as a symbolic version of war.
Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Learn how this professional baseball player used sport psychology and mental training to save his career.
Sport and Character
Many coaches object to the call for sportsmanship because they see it as outmoded. Kids are different today, so you can’t coach them the same way that we were coached when we were kids. Other successful coaches let their players trash-talk or vent their emotions, so why shouldn’t I? Why can’t coaches let players be themselves?
Anger Management in Sport
Anger, aggression, and violence can surface while participating in sports and affect how the game is played.
When communicating, coaches tend to focus on the content of the messages they send: "Run hard"; "Follow through." In doing so, they believe that the information is objective and that athletes will always receive the message as intended. That belief is far from the truth.
