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Did you know… Mental rehearsal can significantly help you stay calm in the clutch and build your confidence? Research by UC Barkley suggests that mental rehearsal can effectively alleviate anxiety while increasing desired performance behaviors such as self-belief and self-confidence. Check out my FREE resources at DrDCoffey.com/FreeResources
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“My success is the outcome of my work. I am willing to do the work.” Dr. Delice Coffey Did you know… Dwelling on past mistakes can hinder your performance. A sport psychology researcher John Dunn, whose research focuses on how athletes react to the high standards they set, found that athletes who accept loss are […]
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“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” Vince Lombardi What is wrong about wanting to have a perfect game athlete often asks. Well, apart from the fact that a perfect game is impossible, there is not much else to say. There is nothing wrong with an athlete who works […]
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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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