
Sports Psychology
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Daily tips on motivation, mindset, peak performance, mental toughness, leadership, coaching, and mental health.
Orange County, California
Joined October 2014
Sports do not define you as a person. Athletic failure doesn’t make you a bad person, and athletic success doesn’t necessarily make you a good person. Always remember that you are more than just an athlete!
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One of the best habits that you can have is showing up on time. Pride yourself on preparing early and never being late.
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Your attitude affects every part of you, including your work ethic, performance, leadership, and mental health. That’s why it’s so important. A bad attitude holds you back in life while a good attitude pushes you forward!
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If you want to be a champion, you have to start thinking and acting like a champion.
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Five ways to improve your team’s culture: 1. Work hard 2. Focus on the details 3. Put the team first 4. Be positive and have fun 5. Treat others with respect
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Play with a smile on your face. Positive body language can help lift your mood and improve your performance in games.
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Setting goals is easy. Sticking to them is the hard part. Commitment requires self-discipline. Don't let temporary emotions keep you from working towards your long-term goals.
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As an overlooked athlete, never lose hope. Remember, all you need is one team to give you a chance. Stay optimistic, keep working hard, and wait patiently for your opportunity to come!
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Being mentally tough in sports helps you with life, and being mentally tough in life helps you with sports.
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All athletes make mistakes, but what separates great athletes from average athletes is the ability to learn from mistakes and stay resilient.
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Two keys to success: 1. Work hard 2. Love what you do
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Mental health requires self-compassion. Stop beating yourself up mentally. Treat yourself as you would want your best friend to treat you.
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Your attitude is contagious. Make sure you spread a positive one!
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Championships are won in the offseason. How you train now greatly affects how you perform during your season.
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Being mentally tough is about: Giving your best effort Pushing through discomfort Focusing on the task at hand Blocking out distractions Facing your fears And staying poised under pressure
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As a team leader, be the glue that holds your team together. Do all the little things on and off the field that improve your team’s cohesion and chemistry.
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If you want to see who your biggest competition is, look in the mirror. Once you conquer your own self-doubt and bad habits, you can begin tapping into your full potential.
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Six things you need to do to out-prepare your opponent: 1. Have productive practices. 2. Study lots of film. 3. Form a solid game plan. 4. Eat healthy and sleep well. 5. Have a good physical warmup. 6. Prepare your mindset before the game.
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To succeed as an athlete, you need to care. The more you care about your team, your goals, and your development, the more successful you'll become. The day you stop caring is the day you stop improving.
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The four components of sports: 1. Fitness/nutrition 2. Technique 3. Strategy 4. The mental game To be a well-rounded athlete, you need to take all four of these components seriously.
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The number one key to performing under pressure is keeping your focus on the process instead of the outcome.
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