by goodpep | Jun 27, 2018 | Athletes, Brain, Psychology, Youth
“I think too much;” The Detriment of Being Labeled as an Overthinker Have you ever been told that you think too much? Or feel anxious because you can’t seem to stay focused during a competition? As a competitive athlete, you may already know the value of staying in...
by goodpep | May 11, 2018 | Athletes, Brain, Psychology
Have Your Ever Celebrated Too Early? Have you ever had the experience where you feel so good about your performance that you start celebrating in your head, thinking, ‘I’ve got this in the bag!’ . . . but then all of the sudden your opponent starts to rally and you...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Athletes, Psychology, Soccer
Sport Psychology is the Missing Piece to Success; An Intimate Account from a D1 Athlete by Rhian Cleverly, Senior Captain of Hofstra Women’s Soccer Background: Eight months ago I was extremely lucky to be given an internship opportunity with Ferranti...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Psychology
Self-Trust is the Key to Effective Decisions As discussed in my previous post, decision-making skills can – and must – be developed to compete at a higher level. In order to do so, athletes must be aware of both internal and external distractions and learn strategies...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Athletes, Psychology
Master the Psychology of Decision Making When I work with athletes ages 12-18 the conversation is often about the psychology of decision-making. At that age, children are newly capable of thinking hypothetically and are learning to use logical reasoning to solve...
by goodpep | Mar 6, 2018 | Psychology
The Psychology of Decision Making Part 3: How to Make Quick and Effective Decisions Have you ever had to yell, “Quicker decisions,” “Know what you’re doing before you get the ball,” or “Play with pace.” These are common phrases used by coaches that target a player’s...
