How Do You Motivate Athletes Using Sports Psychology Principles?
Everyone should have a game plan for competition. When a player consistently gets nervous in front of a crowd or gets psyched out after making a mistake, a contingency plan routed in sports psychology can help them get back on track and forget the earlier problem. Learn how to motivate your athletes by walking them through this exercise. Help Athletes Develop a Mental Game Plan Each player should have a contingency plan that includes the following: • Pregame preparation • Plan for errors during the competition • Avoiding competitive stress Pregame preparation should be a routine that the player chooses that helps them focus and calm themselves before the game. For some players, this includes listening to music or meditating. For some, it involves warm-up drills or visualization. Help your players identify what gets them prepared, focused, and confident, and work with them to create a routine that prepares them for the game. Errors are going to occur during competition, but the players
