Many athletes feel pressure when they have high or strict expectations about how they should perform. Expectations are what you demand of yourself during competition. They are usually about obtaining a certain result (score for 18 holes), game statistics (number of goals in a game), or quality of performance. They often cause you to judge your performance based on predetermined expectations. PGA Tournament Pro Arjun Atwal went into the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., with no expectations and nothing to lose. He had no playing status on the PGA Tour. “Guys are going to be […]
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21
Sep
2010
Atwal Wins Big With Nothing to Lose Mindset
20
Sep
2010
Coaches Need Team Leaders
Your team captains have a huge impact on your team’s success, your sanity, and your satisfaction as a coach. Coaches should choose responsible and respected team leaders as their captains. Look for leaders when selecting your team. Of course you will look for talent when you select athletes for your team – but also be on the lookout for leadership ability. Look for athletes who were team captains at other levels, involved with student council, or voted class president. It is much easier to help athletes further develop their leadership skills than to start from scratch. Sit down with […]
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19
Sep
2010
Rafael Nadal Relies Confidence to Win
To compete at the top of your game you need to have confidence in your ability to succeed. Number 1 ranked tennis pro, Rafael Nadal understands the importance of confidence to win tournaments and succeed in tennis. “I rely on my confidence to help me win,” said Nadal, “You have to be confidence to play well on match days.” Having confidence offers you an advantage over your competitors because confident athletes play more relaxed, focused, and aggressive. Nadal knows that if he doesn’t confident on match day he is at a disadvantage. “I am not playing good this week because […]
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03
Sep
2010
A Championship Mindset
Winning championships are what all competitors and teams strive to attain each season. Repeating a championship from the previous year is even harder to attain. But to do so, you need more than physical talent. Confidence, focus, and patience are just a few qualities that separate championship teams from other contenders. And winning coming down the stretch of a long season takes courage and mental toughness. If the Sprint Cup Chase is NASCAR’s version of playoffs in professional sports, then Jimmie Johnson should be considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. With is second place finish at […]
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