There are certain patterns in a player’s performance that characterize a lack of self-belief and mental toughness. For instance: Do you typically start the round off “cold” and settle into a groove after a few holes? Do you need to have your swing “just right” before you feel ready to put a good score on…
Over coffee on the terrace, I sat down with Laguna Country Club’s Tour Professional Scott Barr to find out his view on consulting a sport psychologist and how mental skills training has raised his game at various points in his career. When did you start mental skills training, and who got you involved? “It was…
“When you focus your discussion with yourself and your caddy on the present moment you can rapidly regain control of your emotions and make more clear decisions.” Great players have the ability to bounce back from making mistakes during a round, or from disappointing performances during important tournaments. Developing and maintaining a positive approach to…
I know sport psychology…said the coach, the trainer, and everyone in between. How can a sport psychologist add value to my team? There’s no doubt that a top coach understands the psychology of their sport in intricate detail. There are cases when an experienced coach may have stronger knowledge of the sport than the sport…
The first tee can be the most nerve wrecking shot in your entire round. You have the driver in your hand, your probably are not as “warmed-up” as you should be, and you may have a few people watching from the club-house or the next group on the tee-box. How can you manage the jitters…
THE CURRENT CLIMATE: For the majority of swimmers and coaches in Singapore, the second quarter in the year represents a change in pace and training focus. After a hectic first quarter of back-to-back meets and major events you may be feeling worn-out and needing time to reflect. A small percentage of Singapore club swimmers have…