Pre-Performance Routines
A pre-performance routine is a set of habits that we do consciously or otherwise, that precede the implementation of our skills. These habits arguably form the most influential determinant of…
Category: Focus
Rebounding from Mistakes
Nowadays we’re told to accept our mistakes, to embrace our mistakes, even celebrate the fact that we’re making lots of mistakes. Besieged with countless memes quoting famous folk, we are…
The Flow State
Can you think of a time when you’ve performed at your very best, where your actions were instinctive, spontaneous, even effortless? A time when you were in a trance-like state,…
Adjusting Our Focus
Our ability to modify focus is a determining factor in whether or not we will succeed, both in and out of the sports arena. It sounds simple to do, and…
The Power of Self Talk
Research indicates that people, on average, speak to themselves at a rate of between 300 and 1,000 words per minute. Commonly referred to as self-talk, this constant internal dialogue has…
Game-Day Leadership
If you accept a leadership position, whether as coach, captain or just in a more informal capacity, your role and responsibilities on match day can be allocated into three segments: pre-game;…
Motivating Your Players
Every athlete will have their own motivational drivers and so, as a coach, it’s important for you to acquire a good understanding of what these unique drivers are, so that…
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