A complex training process that enables an athlete to control attention.
Multitasking is a myth. For a better performance, it's best to focus on one thing at a time, reduce distractions, and take time to rest. Unsurprisingly, multitasking doesn't work for anyone. Actually, multitasking is a myth. Best case scenario, research…
Discipline and focus are traits that are in very short supply in modern society. This is because there are so many alternative data streams, it is easy to lose focus and concentrate on what really needs to get done. But…
Do you often find yourself unable to concentrate even when the task at hand is extremely important? Do you find yourself daydreaming at inappropriate moments? Is your work, your home life, your relationship or any other area suffering as a…
I have them close their eyes, if they're comfortable with that, and I lead them on a one-minute guided breathing exercise.
The Most Important Key Questions and Answers on Mental Preparation in Sport Performance What unique challenges present the athlete of endurance or multi-sport events? In the case of single endurance events, such as marathoning, the unique challenge is keep the…
Let me start this article with a few observations about sport coaching and mental training. First, I believe that great sport coaches are also great intuitive psychologists. They may not have the fancy degrees, but through experience and self-education (and sometimes…
