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Did you know… The practice of positive self-talk is something that can be learned and can be extremely useful in managing the mental and physical symptoms of anxiety. Research by Dr. Frode Moen, an associate professor at the Department of Education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, suggests that self-talk isn’t just an […]
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“The day I stopped worrying about stats is the day I started winning.” Shaquille O’Neal The athlete’s mental game in basketball is affected by what they choose to focus on. Basketball psychologists will tell you that confidence is adversely affected when an athlete becomes obsessed with worrying about what others might think of them and […]
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“You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.” Michael Jordan You put in the hours of training and listened to the coach’s instructions, yet just before you go on the court; your mind starts to focus on things beyond your control. By focusing on the opponent’s size, speed, strength, or on […]
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“We compete, not so much against an opponent, but against ourselves. The real test is this: Did I make my best effort on every play?” Bud Wilkinson What makes a good coach? Among other things, a good coach can raise an athlete’s confidence and improve their performance. A good coach will be even-tempered, level-headed, and […]
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“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” Vince Lombardi What is so wrong about wanting to have a perfect game athlete often asks. Well, apart from the fact that a perfect game is impossible, not much else. There is nothing wrong with an athlete who works hard towards perfecting […]
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“Do not permit what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” — John Wooden In sports psychology for basketball, expectations can be divided into two types – Realistic and Unrealistic. Realistic Expectations can be defined as things that an athlete can achieve within their ability while pursuing their goals. These expectations are healthy […]
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