Sports Psychology Research

17 May 2021

How Light Therapy Devices Help You Lose Body Fat

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Written by Arnold Bloom, Posted in Sports Psychology Research, Youth Sports Articles | 1 Comment

With time we are getting more and more dependent on junk foods, and other snacks that have heavy sugar in them. Even though they provide us a sense of fulfillment and happiness, they are not good for our health. They increase the fat in our bodies, and as a result, our bodies get out of shape. So, it is really important to lose all the body fat you are gaining from junk foods and other stuff if you want to keep your body in proper shape. The fat in our body can increase for many different reasons. But having […]

24 Apr 2020

Using Positive Self-Talk to Improve Performance

Written by Ryne Head, Posted in Articles for Athletes, Articles for Coaches, Articles for Parents, creative coaching, Executive Coaching, Expert Author, Mental Training Tips, Sports Psychology, Sports Psychology Research, Students and Professionals, Youth Sports Articles | Leave a comment

The human brain is the most complex organ in our bodies and arguably in all of creation. Learning to unlock its powers is the key to unlocking consistent high-level performance. When it comes to its relationship with athletic ability we must analyze its effect on human behavior. Research suggests that our behavior is formed from a complex interaction of three parts: our actions (what we do), our cognition (what we think), and our emotions (how we feel). Our actions are probably the most well understood part of this equation. It consists of the things we do that can be […]

17 Dec 2019

What is your WHY?

Written by Ryne Head, Posted in Articles for Athletes, Articles for Coaches, Articles for Parents, Business Psychology, Expert Author, Mental Training Tips, Sports Psychology, Sports Psychology Research, Youth Sports Articles | 2 Comments

“Direction is more important than speed” The highest level performers in all walks of life have one specific thing in common – they have a WHY! This is true for CEO’s of Fortune 1000 companies, U.S Military Special Forces Operators, professional and Olympic athletes, and even A-list celebrities. What does it mean to have a WHY? All of the people mentioned above are able to successfully compete at the absolute peak of their field because they have a clear and defined reason to do what they do. Their WHY gives them purpose, motivation, determination, discipline and constantly reminds […]

13 Nov 2019

Calm Your Nerves… Literally

Written by Ryne Head, Posted in Articles for Athletes, Articles for Coaches, Articles for Parents, Expert Author, Mental Training Tips, Sports Psychology, Sports Psychology Research, Youth Sports Articles | 2 Comments

Almost every athlete experiences nervousness and/or anxiety about their performance from time to time. What separates the elite athletes from everyday players is the ability to control and even use this nervous energy for their benefit. This, however, is not an easy task to accomplish. “CALM DOWN!” … We have all heard this from coaches, parents, and teammates before or during a performance where it is evident that anxiety has overtaken our control. But this is easier said than done. Anxiety has potentially detrimental physiological effects on the human body. These effects can easily inhibit athletes from achieving their […]

08 Oct 2019

Self-Efficacy and Sports Performance

Self-efficacy is defined as the belief in one’s ability to execute certain actions in order to achieve a specific outcome. This theory, proposed by Albert Bandura, plays a significant role for athletes and athletic performance. As coaches, if we can figure out how to nurture our athlete’s self-efficacy, then we can begin to help them unlock their full athletic potential. The question is, how do we build practice plans and teach in a way that builds this self-efficacy? Fortunately, there are several sources of self-efficacy and examples of how to incorporate them into your practices. Below I have listed […]

17 Apr 2016

Mental Training in Sports and Subjective Well-Being

Written by Maciej Behnke, Posted in Articles for Athletes, Sports Psychology, Sports Psychology Research | 6 Comments

Mental Training, which refers to mental skills and techniques used in sports, is viewed as one of the most important aspects in development successful athletes. Most coaches consider sport to be at least 50% mental when competing against an opponent of similar ability. Certain sports (e.g., golf, tennis and figure skating) are consistently viewed as 80% to 90% mental (Weinberg & Gould 2015). Followed by Vealey (2007) the objective of mental training is to assist sport participants in the development of mental skills to achieve performance success and personal well-being. However, there is little consensus on key components of […]

15 Oct 2014

Sports Psychology Article Submissions

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Written by Mike Edger, Posted in Articles for Coaches, Sports Psychology, Sports Psychology Research | 13 Comments

Mental Edge Athletics is now accepting article submissions from athletes, parents, coaches, students, and professionals for publication on Sport Psychology Today. Articles are to focus on an area of expertise (sports parent, athlete, coach, professional interests) relating to sport psychology and the mental game. Upon publication articles will be categorized under the authors’ area of expertise. Every article will be published with the authors name and contact information (optional). Each month one article selected will be highlighted and featured in the Article Showcase where authors have the opportunity to list a profile for reference, and work with Mental Edge […]

14 Oct 2014

Feedback in Athletic Coaching – Part 2

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Written by Rebekah Roulier, Posted in Articles for Coaches, Sports Psychology, Sports Psychology Research | 4 Comments

Feedback in Athletic Coaching: Is Educating Coaches the Missing Link? Researchers have identified several other feedback techniques as useful in coaching. Carol Dweck is a proponent of effort feedback. Effort feedback involves teaching individuals to attribute their failures or lack of success to low effort. This type of feedback also allows the coach to make an association between working hard and success. The result is often more effort. The connections being made in effort feedback can increase motivation, self-efficacy, and proficiency (Schunk, 2003). “Spotlighting Strengths” or noticing athletes’ strengths that they or the team take for granted is an […]

11 Oct 2014

Feedback in Athletic Coaching – Part 1

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Written by Rebekah Roulier, Posted in Articles for Coaches, Sports Psychology, Sports Psychology Research | 6 Comments

Feedback in Athletic Coaching: Is Educating Coaches the Missing Link? There is extensive research in the area of feedback in athletics that is of tremendous practical value to coaches. However, coaches are not being educated in the theories of feedback nor are they implementing skills that have been discovered by researchers, psychologists, and sports scientists. In the business world, research and development laboratories pass on this knowledge to professionals to further their companies. In the world of athletics, qualified sports psychologists and fellow coaches qualified in the area of feedback must pass on this knowledge by presenting research and […]

01 Aug 2014

Participants Needed for Sport Psychology Research

Written by Mark Suffolk, Posted in Articles for Athletes, Sports Psychology, Sports Psychology Research | 3 Comments

North Dakota State University is in the process of collecting data for a large study on how participation in competitive sport may impact on psychological well-being. “We are currently seeking individuals willing to participate in an anonymous online study. The purpose of the study is to obtain information about how participation in competitive sport is associated with well-being. The survey is available through a secure website and will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. All participants must be English-speaking, at least 18 years old, and be involved in a competitive sport either as part of a team or an […]

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How Light Therapy Devices Help You Lose Body Fat

Using Positive Self-Talk to Improve Performance

What is your WHY?

Calm Your Nerves… Literally

Self-Efficacy and Sports Performance

Mental Training in Sports and Subjective Well-Being

Sports Psychology Article Submissions

Feedback in Athletic Coaching – Part 2

Feedback in Athletic Coaching – Part 1

Participants Needed for Sport Psychology Research

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