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 […]
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, […]