ArticleField.comInternet's Fastest Growing Free Content Article DirectoryUnderstanding the importance of sport and exercise psychology is paramount to getting better results on the field, in the pool or on the court. Often though, coaches find the topic daunting and therefore put it in the “too hard” basket. Other coaches employ the services of a sport psychologist to assist their athletes and subsequently […]
Mental visualization is a key sport psychology skill that coaches can help their athletes develop. This may entail specific training sessions that practice mental visualization of the perfect execution of technique or practicing the race or game plan. It can also be as simple as a few minutes of visualization before practice commences where the […]
Much has been written about culture in the world of business. In our sporting world, culture is gaining more acceptance as one of the most important factors to “get right” if we are to enjoy a successful season. A successful season from our perspective means your athletes perform to their best ability and play in […]
When selecting athletes the following considerations are likely to be useful for you. 1.Can this athlete perform to the necessary physical and technical levels required in the position I need them to (or have the potential to with your coaching)? 2.Are they willing and able to contribute to the team, beyond their physical and technical […]
Ask any successful business person or entrepreneur what makes their business so powerful and most respond with some variation of the theme, ‘selection of their people’. Even ask couples with enduring and loving relationships, what makes them so happy together and they often say ‘tremendous selection’! Sport is no different. Ask any of the coaching greats what makes […]
