We always hear things about “confident athletes” or “playing with confidence” or “have confidence in yourself.” But what does all that mean? What does it mean to be confident? Confidence in relation to volleyball is defined as, “a feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities,” meaning that we…
Self-efficacy is your perception about your ability to do something. No matter what task is in front of us, we all have an idea of what our ability is to complete the task. If you have strong self-efficacy, you generally believe that you can master any challenge. Meanwhile, a student with weak self-efficacy typically believes…
The new year is just weeks away and you should be thinking about preparation for next fall’s official soccer season. Indoor leagues exist during the winter months and are a great way to keep soccer fresh in your mind and the competition drive alive; but the new year also brings a time to look back…
What matters isn’t how well you play when you’re playing well. What matters is how well you play when you’re playing badly. – Martina Navratilova There is a reason that most people enjoy playing and feel more comfortable playing opponents that they know they can beat. You can show off, you never feel threatened, and…
When an athlete becomes injured, psychological factors always become a crucial influence on how the athlete will handle the injury, how they recover from the injury, and if they will return to sport after the injury is healed. Based on multiple factors, like social support, will determine the psychological factors of the individual.…
When you’re on the track, whether running 5 miles, or 100m, the goal is to become as fast as you can. Here are 7 tips to ensure you are a faster runner: Sleep: make sure you are allowing your body to fully recover and rejuvenate with a good night’s sleep. Strength training: yes, even for long distance…