The relationship between self-confidence and performance
Self-confidence plays a crucial role in the performance of athletes, whether positively or negatively affecting their abilities. While some athletes naturally possess self-confidence, others…
Introduction:
Field hockey has come a long way from being a seasonal sport with designated off-seasons. In the contemporary landscape, the modern field hockey player finds themselves engaged in a…
The principle of coaching psychology indeed revolves around understanding human behaviour, cognition, and emotion within the context of coaching. It is a discipline that combines psychological principles and interventions to…
Being selected for the team to participate in a league or at an event is more often than not a result of hours of practice, sacrifice and commitment. Being a…
When I think back on my hockey playing days, I recall only having one male coach during my school, university, provincial, and national experiences. The rest were all female coaches…
Pre-match
Synergy of Mindful Breathing and Positive Self-Talk: Empowering Athletes
In the high-stakes atmosphere before a crucial game, athletes can tap into a potent combination: the marriage of mindful breathing…