Seeing The Game To The End More than physical factors, mental factors affect the outcome of close games. Back-and-forth games are often a game of attrition or who can wear down their …
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The Power of Pregame Visualization
When sports kids believe they can achieve a goal, they build confidence to go after that goal. When they have unshakeable confidence, they are more resilient, overcome obstacles and increase …
Strong Mental Game Helps Pro Basketball Player Thrive
Lauren Cox was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at a young age, and she worried that her health condition would crush her dreams of becoming a high-level athlete. But she didn't let diabetes …
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Helping Sports Kids Build Stable Confidence
What is Stable Confidence Some kids’ confidence changes depending on the record or ability of their opponents. They only feel confident when they compete against weaker opponents and are less …
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How Self-Talk Can Help Athletes When Losing a Game
How to Build Mental Endurance In Young Athletes Young athletes can quickly become tempted to give in mentally when they’re trailing by a considerable margin or competing during unfavorable …
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How Overuse Injuries Hurt Sports Kids’ Mental Game
When kids experience overuse injuries, it undermines their mental game, often causing them to burn out in sports. That’s the message from Robert Weil, a sports podiatrist and host of the Sports …
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