If you are anything like me, every time your child is on the brink of participating in a big event you get a little nervous. The good thing is, you’re not alone. The bad thing is, it’s out of your control. Which may not be as bad as you think. The fact is the less […]
If you want to get better at anything you must do that thing over and over. So, the only way for athletes to improve how they manage anxiety and focus is through consistent mental skills training. However, just like learning to swim, you don’t just jump in the deep water on your first day. Instead, […]
Anxiety in sports has been a hot topic ever since tennis star Naomi Osaka pulled out of the French Open due to anxiety issues. Osaka cited the media’s disregard for the mental health of athletes during press conferences as a major cause for anxiety in sports. Osaka also tweeted that she suffers from social anxiety, and […]