EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 11 MIN
The Psychology of Playing Scared in Sports
from Sports Psychology Coaching · host Eli Straw
In this episode, I go over why athletes play scared during games. Including the two major reasons why scared play forms, how scared play hurts your performance, and a few tips you can use to stop playing scared during competition. Work with me!🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks!👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes)📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamYFree Training: Top 5 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make*This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical treatment. I am a mental performance coach, not a licensed psychologist. For clinical concerns, consult a licensed professional.
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In this episode, I go over why athletes play scared during games. Including the two major reasons why scared play forms, how scared play hurts your performance, and a few tips you can use to stop playing scared during competition. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉 Mentally T...
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