Choking under pressure is a phenomenon that every elite player has experienced but few are willing to explore their personal episodes of choking and analyze the causes of this adverse and costly reaction to perceived pressure. Most players would rather erase such experiences from their mind, and hope it never happens again. But recognizing your…
When discussing mind-set, goal focus, and perspective with professional players who visit my office, one important coinciding topic always comes up, expectations. 90% of the time I find players to have expectations of themselves and their game which are destroying mental toughness and enjoyment for the game. For example, rookie players in particular often express…
During my time as a Division-1 collegiate golf player moving from Australia, there were many things I wished I were better prepared to handle as a student-athlete. If the time to apply for college is fast approaching for you, and your goal is to be accepted by the University team in your sport, here are…
The area of psychology that I am most passionate about is wellness and the mental approach to optimising one’s physical health and fitness goals. The second half of the year is the perfect time point for all, from athletes to busy mums, and corporate professionals to review their health and fitness goals and reflect on…
Before the season rolls in, the start of the year is the perfect time to review and renew your performance plan. Here are five central areas for reviewing your mental game and effectively carving out a plan to refocus your energy for the season ahead. Check your Burnout Radar Physical exhaustion and training overload alone…
When I talk to golfers about their sources for building confidence in their game, amateur and elite players often tell me that successful performances are their number one determinant of confidence. This response raises some important questions to think about: How do you define or assess a successful performance? If your confidence is solely based…
Does this Pattern Sound Familiar for your Teenager? Frequently experiencing daytime sleepiness, mood swings, and irritability. Tired all day but feels awake at night, sleeping later than they should. Catches up on sleep during the weekend but strangely feels worse on Mondays, and then the cycle repeats. This sleep-wake cycle for teenagers is so common…
Chronic pain is a complex condition that requires a holistic treatment approach. As a psychologist in sport and performance I am passionate about working as a team and I understand what is needed to work closely with allied health professionals in complimenting their physical treatment plan for clients suffering chronic pain. Dr Jay-Lee’s Approach I…
Tapping into your optimal drive for training at the beginning of a new year can be tricky. For some golfers, time off over the holiday season means a big loss in momentum, feeling detached from the game and your practice buddies, and generally sluggish after countless hours on the couch. For others, a short break…
Tapping into your optimal drive for training at the beginning of a new year can be tricky. For some golfers, time off over the holiday season means a big loss in momentum, feeling detached from the game and your practice buddies, and generally sluggish after countless hours on the couch. For others, a short break…