Gymnastics Psychology Articles

Preparing Mentally For Post-Season Meets

Mental Preparation

How to Mentally Prepare For Big Meets Competition seasons are long and arduous… The grind of the season can take a toll on a gymnast’s body as they overcome injuries and physical tiredness, but the mental part of the sport can be more challenging. Dealing with mental exhaustion, pressure of a big meet, personal issues, travel, overcoming an end of … Boost Confidence>>

How to Cope With Distractions And Focus Better

Gymnastic Psychology

How Oklahoma Sooners Cope With Distractions Tuning into distractions can ruin the opportunity to nail your gymnastics routine. Many gymnasts talk about how they consistently hit their routines in practice then, all of a sudden, miss landings, bobble on the beam, slip off the bars or under-perform when it matters most. These gymnasts often blame performance anxiety for their inability … Boost Confidence>>

How to Cope With Pressure in Gymnastics

Gymnastics Psychology

How Audrey Tolbert Copes With Challenges Gymnastics can be such a mentally-draining sport… Sometimes, you are nailing routines and other times you feel it is impossible to perform a halfway decent routine. To add to the difficulty of gymnastics is the pressure heaped upon gymnasts from coaches and parents. It is no wonder that many gymnasts battle with wavering confidence … Boost Confidence>>