“The reason I became such a successful athlete was my mind was saying that no matter who you put up against me, I am better, I am the best.” Michael Jordan Positive self-talk has been studied scientifically for almost as long as sport psychology has been in existence. Researchers believe that positive self-talk can enhance athletic performance, and […]

“My brain . . . It cannot process failure. It will not process failure. Because if I sit there and have to face myself and tell myself, ‘You’re a failure’ . . . I think that’s almost worse than death.” – Kobe Bryant Affirmation has been shown to have positive effects on performance. Research suggests it […]

 “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan It takes a lot to be a good basketball player. However, for a player to be successful, a host of factors come into play. Basketball psychology speculates that there has to be a harmonious combination […]