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Showing posts with label Sports Psychology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sports Psychology. Show all posts
Saturday, December 6, 2014
10 Ways Psychology Affects Athletic Performance [Infographic]
Many times, games are won or lost by players' mental outlooks or mistakes. Check out this great infographic:
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Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
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Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Focus On Your Sports Performance And Not Your Opponent
There's a saying that goes like this "that's why they play the game......" You still have to win the game, match or race even if you are a heavy favorite! We saw this happen repeatedly in this summer's Olympics.
American Lolo Jones, the heavy favorite in the women's 100 meter hurdles, tripped over a hurdle and finished in last place. She would normally win this race 10 out of 10 times. She was very courageous and truthful in defeat. In my opinion, Lolo is a champion no matter what happened.
The 26-year-old hurdler was quoted after the race as saying, “you hit a hurdle about twice a year where it affects your race,” said Jones, tears welling up in her eyes. “It’s just a shame that it was on the biggest race of my life.
The hurdles were just coming up very fast and I just told myself what I always tell myself, ‘keep things tight’."
“But it’s kind of like when you are racing a car and going max velocity and you hit a curve, either you can maintain control or you can crash and burn. Today I crashed and burned.” What a courageous and truthful response by Lolo! Its not like the summer Olympics are held every year!
The unexpected winner, Dawn Harper, had this to say, “you have certain people that are supposed to be the favorites,” she said. “On this particular day, and at this time, you have to run your best race."
The 24-year-old Harper said three-times Olympic champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee had given her this advice: “She sent me an email telling me ‘You can do it, stay focused, it’s about you. When you race on that day and that time, focus on you’,” she said.
Well said Jackie! That's one of the main reasons why I only do 1 on 1 training of clients. You can only do your best and that has nothing to do with your opponent! There are no two people who are trained the same way. Focus on your training and your confidence. Trust your athletic skills and preparation when its time to "put it on the line."
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American Lolo Jones, the heavy favorite in the women's 100 meter hurdles, tripped over a hurdle and finished in last place. She would normally win this race 10 out of 10 times. She was very courageous and truthful in defeat. In my opinion, Lolo is a champion no matter what happened.
The 26-year-old hurdler was quoted after the race as saying, “you hit a hurdle about twice a year where it affects your race,” said Jones, tears welling up in her eyes. “It’s just a shame that it was on the biggest race of my life.
The hurdles were just coming up very fast and I just told myself what I always tell myself, ‘keep things tight’."
“But it’s kind of like when you are racing a car and going max velocity and you hit a curve, either you can maintain control or you can crash and burn. Today I crashed and burned.” What a courageous and truthful response by Lolo! Its not like the summer Olympics are held every year!
The unexpected winner, Dawn Harper, had this to say, “you have certain people that are supposed to be the favorites,” she said. “On this particular day, and at this time, you have to run your best race."
The 24-year-old Harper said three-times Olympic champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee had given her this advice: “She sent me an email telling me ‘You can do it, stay focused, it’s about you. When you race on that day and that time, focus on you’,” she said.
Well said Jackie! That's one of the main reasons why I only do 1 on 1 training of clients. You can only do your best and that has nothing to do with your opponent! There are no two people who are trained the same way. Focus on your training and your confidence. Trust your athletic skills and preparation when its time to "put it on the line."
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
When Training Improves Game-Time Performance
It happened for one of my clients yesterday! The "light came on" for him! To be fair, he is a young high school athlete who is learning what it takes to compete at a higher level. This is a critical and tough step to take for any athlete.
I have been stressing to Michael that hard, smart sports training will make him a stronger and more powerful player when it counts---IN THE GAME! He felt it happen in his own body last night while pitching in his first high school baseball game!
He was able to pitch a complete game while finishing STRONG! Keep in mind that the pitching distance (60 ft. 6 in.) was one that he had not pitched before---MAJOR LEAGUE DISTANCE!
Michael was able to finish the game strong because he used the strength and power that he has improved in his legs, core ,arm and overall body. He now knows that in order to throw the ball harder, power must transfer from his legs through his core to his arm. He did that last night with great success!
If he stays healthy, Michael will play at the next level (college ball). He will work hard to get there. He is beginning to learn what it takes to compete at a high level. I know what a college talent looks like and I will help him get there. With more hard work and a few breaks, he will go even further. It will be fun to watch!
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I have been stressing to Michael that hard, smart sports training will make him a stronger and more powerful player when it counts---IN THE GAME! He felt it happen in his own body last night while pitching in his first high school baseball game!
He was able to pitch a complete game while finishing STRONG! Keep in mind that the pitching distance (60 ft. 6 in.) was one that he had not pitched before---MAJOR LEAGUE DISTANCE!
Michael was able to finish the game strong because he used the strength and power that he has improved in his legs, core ,arm and overall body. He now knows that in order to throw the ball harder, power must transfer from his legs through his core to his arm. He did that last night with great success!
If he stays healthy, Michael will play at the next level (college ball). He will work hard to get there. He is beginning to learn what it takes to compete at a high level. I know what a college talent looks like and I will help him get there. With more hard work and a few breaks, he will go even further. It will be fun to watch!
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Monday, June 16, 2008
Preparation, Hard Work and Athletic Success, II
Positive mental attitude is critical to succeed in sports. A big part of my physical training for athletes is talking to them about the "head games" involved in competing on a high level.
Here is an exerpt from part 1:
"There is no substitute for preparation and hard work when it comes to succeeding in your sport! All other things being equal, the athlete or team that has prepared and worked harder will win (9 out of 10 times)!
Preparation and hard work will also give an athlete or team one of the most important ingredients it takes to succeed---CONFIDENCE! Self confidence takes away much of the anxiety that comes with competing on a high level. Self confidence allows the athlete to enjoy the sport and compete to win."
If you have watched Tiger Woods this past weekend, you see mental toughness personified! His knee is not 100% healthy. Besides this fact, he is mentally tougher than his competitors! He knows it and his opponents know it! His attitude is this "I'm better than you in this sport of golf."
To top it off, he also works harder than his competitors. This doesn't guarantee a win for him every time out but he wins more often than any other golfer. And, non-golfers like me are intrigued enough to tune in and watch Tiger play. Let's see if he wins the playoff with Rocco Mediate today.
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Here is an exerpt from part 1:
"There is no substitute for preparation and hard work when it comes to succeeding in your sport! All other things being equal, the athlete or team that has prepared and worked harder will win (9 out of 10 times)!
Preparation and hard work will also give an athlete or team one of the most important ingredients it takes to succeed---CONFIDENCE! Self confidence takes away much of the anxiety that comes with competing on a high level. Self confidence allows the athlete to enjoy the sport and compete to win."
If you have watched Tiger Woods this past weekend, you see mental toughness personified! His knee is not 100% healthy. Besides this fact, he is mentally tougher than his competitors! He knows it and his opponents know it! His attitude is this "I'm better than you in this sport of golf."
To top it off, he also works harder than his competitors. This doesn't guarantee a win for him every time out but he wins more often than any other golfer. And, non-golfers like me are intrigued enough to tune in and watch Tiger play. Let's see if he wins the playoff with Rocco Mediate today.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Preparation, Hard Work And Athletic Success Go Together
There is no substitute for preparation and hard work when it comes to succeeding in your sport! All other things being equal, the athlete or team that has prepared and worked harder will win (9 out of 10 times)!
Preparation and hard work will also give an athlete or team one of the most important ingredients it takes to succeed---CONFIDENCE! Self confidence takes away much of the anxiety that comes with competing on a high level.
Self confidence allows the athlete to enjoy the sport and compete to win. I was looking at an interview of Tiger Woods and the interviewer asked him how he handles the pressures of playing in a major golf tournament (like the Masters).
Tiger's response was something along these lines: that it was FUN to play golf when the pressure was the greatest! You see, because he works so hard and prepares himself (along with having crazy talent), he is able to relax and depend on his skills to win the tournament.
As you advance to the next level of competition, preparation and hard work becomes more critical. The margin for error decreases because all the athletes are so good.
I can remember my first scrimmage in college. What went through my mind was this: I'm not in high school anymore. My teammates are all so good and I had better work harder just to keep up!
Getting stronger and faster helped my self confidence. Being prepared for team meetings and studying the opponent also helped my self confidence.
There is no subsitute for preparation and hard work if you want to succeed in your sport!
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Preparation and hard work will also give an athlete or team one of the most important ingredients it takes to succeed---CONFIDENCE! Self confidence takes away much of the anxiety that comes with competing on a high level.
Self confidence allows the athlete to enjoy the sport and compete to win. I was looking at an interview of Tiger Woods and the interviewer asked him how he handles the pressures of playing in a major golf tournament (like the Masters).
Tiger's response was something along these lines: that it was FUN to play golf when the pressure was the greatest! You see, because he works so hard and prepares himself (along with having crazy talent), he is able to relax and depend on his skills to win the tournament.
As you advance to the next level of competition, preparation and hard work becomes more critical. The margin for error decreases because all the athletes are so good.
I can remember my first scrimmage in college. What went through my mind was this: I'm not in high school anymore. My teammates are all so good and I had better work harder just to keep up!
Getting stronger and faster helped my self confidence. Being prepared for team meetings and studying the opponent also helped my self confidence.
There is no subsitute for preparation and hard work if you want to succeed in your sport!
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Other things being equal, a muscular, powerful athlete will outperform a fat, slower or skinny, weaker athlete. Sports Fitness Hut's Fat Blaster Athletic Power Training System will give you your "lean and mean" athletic machine!
Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
Athletes Who Achieve Great Things Have This Quality In Common
We all see the great athletes on television achieving great feats on the field or court. It all looks so easy. Trust me, it is not easy to make those great plays during the heat of competition.
I played collegiate football and the level of play at the Division I level is incredible. The game is fast and violent. And, you won't be successful if you don't play at that level. Pick the sport and the same standard of excellence will hold true.
These athletes all have great speed, agility, quickness, balance, etc. or they wouldn't be at that level. But, there is one quality that separates athletes who consistently achieve great things during their games or matches. Work Ethic!
One thing that is said about Tiger Woods, Cal Ripken, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Derek Jeter and Tom Brady---they work harder than their competitors!
It doesn't matter what level you play at---elementary, middle school, high school, college or pro. You can always work harder than your competitor! I will venture to guess that the best player on your team is also the hardest worker.
And, if she or he is not a hard worker, the talent will only take them so far before they are passed up by the talented and hard-working players. You might not be a Michael Jordan. But, you will be YOUR BEST! Hard work can sometimes make up for a lack of talent.
Remember this, Michael Jordan was cut from his middle school basketball team. It just made him work harder to reach his goals! And, look where it got him!
Work hard, train smart, do your best----and see what happens for you in your sport!
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I played collegiate football and the level of play at the Division I level is incredible. The game is fast and violent. And, you won't be successful if you don't play at that level. Pick the sport and the same standard of excellence will hold true.
These athletes all have great speed, agility, quickness, balance, etc. or they wouldn't be at that level. But, there is one quality that separates athletes who consistently achieve great things during their games or matches. Work Ethic!
One thing that is said about Tiger Woods, Cal Ripken, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Derek Jeter and Tom Brady---they work harder than their competitors!
It doesn't matter what level you play at---elementary, middle school, high school, college or pro. You can always work harder than your competitor! I will venture to guess that the best player on your team is also the hardest worker.
And, if she or he is not a hard worker, the talent will only take them so far before they are passed up by the talented and hard-working players. You might not be a Michael Jordan. But, you will be YOUR BEST! Hard work can sometimes make up for a lack of talent.
Remember this, Michael Jordan was cut from his middle school basketball team. It just made him work harder to reach his goals! And, look where it got him!
Work hard, train smart, do your best----and see what happens for you in your sport!
Download your FREE 10-Minute Strength and Power Workouts now!
Other things being equal, a muscular, powerful athlete will outperform a fat, slower or skinny, weaker athlete. Sports Fitness Hut's Fat Blaster Athletic Power Training System will give you your "lean and mean" athletic machine!
Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
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