Pre-game anxiety is a universal experience that athletes of all levels must navigate. The moments before stepping onto the field, court, or mat are often charged with a potent mix of anticipation, excitement, and nervousness. While a certain level of anxiety can be motivating, too much of it can hinder performance, turning potential triumphs into […]
For athletes, mental blocks and performance anxiety can be as challenging as any physical opponent. These psychological hurdles can hinder an athlete’s ability to perform at their best, often at crucial moments. While this is a common issue across various sports, we will use wrestling as our primary example to illustrate our strategies. Wrestling, with […]
Anxiety is a feeling of pressure, worry, or stress usually caused by an important upcoming event with an uncertain outcome. In sports, almost every competition has elements of importance and uncertainty. As a result, anxiety is a normal feeling all athletes must learn to deal with. Other than clinical disorders which are outside the scope […]