Posts Tagged ‘consistency’
Olympic Preparation Series: Trust Yourself
Trust what has allowed you to succeed in training, competition, and life. Relying on yourself and remaining true to yourself will result in consistency in performance.
Read MoreOlympic Preparation Series: Athletes’ Routines
Athletes who can sustain a routine even at the top of all competition will remain consistent, confident, and prepared.
Read MoreOlympic Preparation Series: Coaches’ Corner
Athlete’s can read the attitude and approach of their coaches. Coaches can stick to their success and remain true to their methods even on the biggest stage.
Read MoreUtilizing Self-talk
There are many aspects of self-talk that can be utilized in sport performance. as previously mentioned, we can direct our attention and focus using cue-words (like “quick feet” or “square…
Read MoreOvercoming Fear (part 1)
Many athletes will have to face fear as a result of increasing levels of competition, returning to sport after injury, personal challenges, disagreements with coaches, and not living up to…
Read MoreCommunication with Coaches
Communication is one of the most important aspects of learning and coaching, and therefore communicating with your coach is an essential part of enhancing your performance. Coaches should be respected,…
Read MoreFocus
Focus is versatile and can be advantageous not only in all aspects of sports, but in almost all aspects of life as well. Focus enhances your ability to learn…
Read MoreVeteran Olympian Advantage
Why do Michael Phelps, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, and other returning Olympians have an edge on competition? After you have experienced something for the first time – especially something unique,…
Read MoreMotivation
Playing sports and competing against others can be fun, exciting, and motivating in and of itself. When we participate in activities for sheer enjoyment, we don’ t need much convincing…
Read MoreAwareness
Awareness is the first step in understanding our own performance. It lets us know our strengths, our weaknesses, our areas of growth, our goals, and virtually every aspect of performance.…
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