How to Handle WHAT IF Thoughts Before & During Games
An episode of the Sports Psychology Coaching podcast, hosted by Eli Straw, titled "How to Handle WHAT IF Thoughts Before & During Games" was published on November 7, 2024 and runs 8 minutes.
November 7, 2024 ·8m · Sports Psychology Coaching
Summary
What if I make a mistake? What if coach benches me? What if my stats go down?....any of those sound familiar? What if thoughts lead to anxiety and fear while you play and can be a key reason why you underperform. In this episode, you will learn a simple strategy to manage these what if thoughts before and during games. 🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re an athlete who struggles with fear, anxiety, overthinking, or confidence in games—or a parent of an athlete going ...
Episode Description
What if I make a mistake? What if coach benches me? What if my stats go down?....any of those sound familiar?
What if thoughts lead to anxiety and fear while you play and can be a key reason why you underperform. In this episode, you will learn a simple strategy to manage these what if thoughts before and during games.
🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re an athlete who struggles with fear, anxiety, overthinking, or confidence in games—or a parent of an athlete going through that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently.
You can schedule a free introductory call using the link below, and we’ll talk through what’s going on and whether working together would be a good fit.
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🥇Team Mental Performance Coaching Program: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-coaching-for-teams/
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