It’s no coincidence that many of the sporting greats share common traits. From hard-work and determination, to the many sacrifices they made for their sport. But whether it’s Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps, self-talk and psychological skills training, sport psychology comes up time and again. As such, it’s an important tool to have. The…
The connection between mind and body is something that sports professionals have become more conscious of in recent years. A wealth of research suggests the close link between to two. As such, techniques developed for relaxation in sport have become an important part of athletic performance training for athletes of all levels. What’s more,…
Goal-setting is a big part of athlete strategy and deserves a whole chapter dedicated to the skill. We use the term ‘skill’ as it is something that can be learned and improved upon. We address this further in the sections below. Why goal-setting? We all know the value of having a direction and something…