Sports Psychology for Basketball Players & Coaches
There are many psychology tools you can apply in basketball. Basketball psychology is the study of a person’s behavior in a sport or sports-related activity. It is a specialization that seeks to understand psychological/mental factors that affect performance in sports, physical activity, and exercise. You’ll learn goal setting, relaxation, visualization, self-talk, concentration, confidence, using rituals, attribution training, awareness and control. Read more about Basketball Psychology
At Living Well Centre in the Sport Psychology Division, we help athletes improve their mental skills needed to perform well in practice and in competition. We help athletes by identifying thoughts and/or fears that limit their performance. Basketball Psychology Coach D. Coffey, MA, LPA, MGCP is a Psychologist who specializes in sport and fitness psychology, mental game coaching, and mental health services. Read more about Basketball Psychology Coaching
Our team will provide you with the skills needed to reach Peak Performance in basketball. We offer: On-on-One Mental Game Coaching, Team Mental Game Coaching, Coaching Consultation, and Coaching for Parents. We offer three, six or twelve month packages. Our mental game coaching programs are ideal for serious athletes who want to uncover the mental game barries that limit their performance. Click here to learn more about our Mental Coaching Programs.
Earvin Magic Johnson was a tremendous basketball player during his time. He possessed within him a basketball mental toughness that very few opponents could break through in order to stop him on both offense and defense. His play was indicated by a determination and a mental toughness that enabled him to go down in history as one of the great basketball players of all time. A great quote that … [Read more...]
There is no doubt about it that when we discuss great athletes there has to be mention and attention given to their incredible psychological mind and make up for the game they play in. Great athletes possess a basketball mental toughness that plays a tremendous part in enabling them to gain the label of a great athlete. We see videos of Michael Jordan very sick with the flu and yet giving it … [Read more...]
Overcoming performance anxiety is an issue that many athletes face due to the tremendous competition and expectations of athletes today. It does not only exists on the professional level but all levels. Sports psychology for basketball offers ways to overcome performance anxiety. Athletes that perform well during practice can still and many do suffer from performance anxiety on game day. It … [Read more...]
When developing your mental game in basketball it is important to make sure you have a good attitude. The right attitude can drive a mediocre player to great success, but a very talented player can find himself on the bench if a poor mental attitude exist. There are countless basketball players who possess tremendous mental toughness and physical ability but who failed to reach their potential … [Read more...]
Are you ready to show your talents to college scouts? Take a moment and evaluate yourself. Are you ready for the mental game basketball? Are you mentally tough? Can you stay focus? Is your mind clear of doubts? Make no mistakes- basketball mental toughness for basketball showcase teams is as important as physical toughness. What are the things that you have to do to prepare yourself for the … [Read more...]
