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 […]
When an athlete has self-motivation this triggers something deep inside that urges them to progressively pursue harder goals. These type of athletes stand out. Self-motivated athletes do things other athletes neglect. They write down their goals, track their routines, hold themselves accountable, and seek help when they need additional support from a coach. Self-motivated athletes […]
When an athlete lacks confidence, a coach must intervene. Lacking confidence is not a problem that solves itself. While there are many different interventions that may be necessary depending on the athlete’s situation, there is one lesson that must proceed everything else. First and foremost, coaches must teach athletes that confidence is a matter of […]