Sports Psychology

Sports do not define you as a person. Athletic failure doesn’t make you a bad person, and athletic success doesn’t necessarily make you a good person. Always remember that you are more than just an athlete!

As an athlete, you need to have realistic expectations for your performance in games. Don’t be a perfectionist. By accepting that it’s impossible to be perfect, you’ll do a better job staying calm and moving on from mistakes.

To be a great coach, you must have a deep passion for helping kids grow. If you’re just coaching for the money or accolades, you may not last long as a coach.

Individual success is a byproduct of team success. If you put the team first, the individual awards and accolades will come!

Thinking negatively usually hurts your performance in games, so why do it? Be practical and choose to think more positively.

As an athlete, you need to know your “why.” Why do you play sports? What are your goals? What motivates you to work hard?

Play hard, have fun. If you simply focus intently on these two things, you’ll perform much better in games!

In order to win a championship, you must play every game like it’s a championship!

Three ways to contribute to your team's success: 1. Give your best individual effort. 2. Be a great teammate and leader. 3. Support and improve your team's culture.

“Next man up” means that every player on a team is ready to play their best when called upon. As a backup, you don't need to have the same talent as a starter, but you do need to have the same attitude and work ethic.

You can't expect every part of your training to be fun. There are times to have fun, and there are times to work hard and embrace the grind.

To perform better in games, keep your eyes off the scoreboard and stay focused on the task at hand. Don't let the score dictate how hard you play. Give your best effort no matter how much you're winning or losing by!

As a coach, put your players first. Their development, health, and well-being should always be your number one priority.

Performance follows emotions. Negative emotions usually lead to negative performance. Positive emotions usually lead to positive performance. Control your emotions to control your performance.

Don’t let your natural talent go to waste. Be motivated to get the most out of yourself and reach your full potential. Use your God-given gifts to help others and make the world a better place!

“No pressure, no diamonds.” The only way to achieve greatness is to put yourself in pressure situations. Once you start embracing big games and big moments, you’ll perform better!

Great athletes don’t make the same mistake twice. They quickly learn their lesson and make improvements.

When you’re a college or pro athlete, you have a responsibility to work hard, whether you want to or not. It’s a privilege to play sports at a high level, so you need to be grateful and work hard with a positive attitude.

The path to greatness is lonely. Don’t be afraid to be different or unpopular.

As an athlete, you need to go through adversity to fully appreciate success. Winning feels better when you’ve experienced the pain of losing.

Often, your biggest enemy on the field is yourself. Once you get out of your own head, you can let your instincts take over and play up to your potential.