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“If you are afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail.” Kobie Bryant Many athletes are held back by the fear of losing or fear of failure in their performance. Dealing with fear of failure is difficult as it results in a lot of anxiety and stress that sabotages your performance and the team’s […]
“Confidence is a lot of this game or any game. If you don’t think you can, you won’t.” Jerry West Basketball psychology is, in essence, the study of how mental attitudes shape performance on the court. Basketball psychology studies have shown that although physical conditioning and teamwork are crucial to success in basketball, mental toughness […]
“I feel like I play better when I’m calm. There is an inner peace I can tap into sometimes during my matches.” Naomi Osaka The stressors in sport are more common than you think. Even elite athletes struggle to cope with the often-grueling competition. The constant pressure to win takes a toll on their health, […]
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview to life’s coming attractions”. Albert Einstein If you had 60 days to transform your life, what actions would you take? Would you set goals first? Would you establish a daily routine? Both are good for short-term changes; however, if you want to transform yourself in sport and life, […]
“When you choose to compete, you make the conscious decision to find out what your real limits are, not just what you think they are.” Pat Summit The development of basketball confidence starts with your mindset and not with external sources. Certainly, affirmations are necessary from coaches and parents, but true confidence grows from a […]
“I’ve always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.” Michael Jordan Developing a strong mental game in basketball involves establishing goals on your road to success. Understanding what you want to accomplish is the first step, then it is imperative to establish process goals along the way. Sport psychology for […]