Using Experience to Your Sports Advantage

It is commonly said that experience is a great teacher. But, to what extent is it really? If experience is the only factor to help us become better athletes, then all we need to do is to continue competing and, when we get older, we will be great athletes. As you can see, this does not really make a lot of sense. In a recent NBA game played between the Los Angeles Clippers and the …

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The Make-up of a Master’s Champion

At the tender ago of 21 years old, Jordan Spieth won wire-to-wire the Master’s tournament. For those who are not familiar with the game of golf, he is the second youngest player to have ever won this tournament in its 78_year history. Only Tiger Woods was younger than Spieth, which by the way, by only a few days. It is very difficult to win a grand slam tournament and even more difficult to do so …

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Sports Performance: Do you take any positives after losing?

Athletes compete to win. They work hard to do the best they can and, when they finally lift up the trophy, the joy pours through their veins. It is true that professional sport psychologists emphasize learning through its process rather than focusing on whether we win or lose. However, as challenging as this is, it is difficult to disengage from a sports culture that puts a lot of weight on winning records. Stacy Lewis, currently …

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Do you choke? Your own eyes may give you a big clue

We tend to easily assume that if an athlete misses a crucial shot, then it must be because he/she is a choker. We have witnessed more than our fair share of top athletes missing key plays only to be immediately labeled by the media as choking under pressure. But in reality, we may miss a bigger picture. According to Daniel Gould, a very experienced sport psychologist, choking is a process. The pressure of competition builds …

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Are you seeking perfection?

What if I told you that seeking perfection may hurt your chances of eventually getting it? We spend a lot of time learning, a lot of time practicing, and a lot of energy competing. We strive to be the best. Reaching the number one spot is what motivates many athletes in pursue of their dreams. Unless you sweat it, there is no way you can achieve it. There are many motivational quotes and inspirational phrases …

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