Building Mental Toughness in Gymnastics Do you fear failing at gymnastics competitions? Does the fear of failing cause you to under-perform? Think of a gymnastics competition where you felt a lot of pressure… Expectations were high… You thought, “What if I mess up… What will my coach say… what will my parents say?” You thought of every possible negative outcome. You … Boost Confidence>>
How to Handle Pressure in Gymnastics How do you perform in the “heat of battle?” When the competition is on the line, are you excited to shine or filled with apprehension and anxiety? When outcomes are uncertain and a gymnast has a lot riding on its outcome, often the gymnast will feel some degree of pressure. Do you raise the … Boost Confidence>>
Moving on After Mistakes Mistakes happen in gymnastics. Even the most elite gymnasts make mistakes. By allowing these mistakes to bother you, it can mess up your performance and overall self-confidence. The number one distraction for gymnasts is dwelling on past mistakes. Dwelling on past mistakes can hurt your performance because you are not focused on the current skill. If … Boost Confidence>>
Overcoming Mistakes in Gymnastics Does your gymnast have a hard time moving on from mistakes? Do they dwell on their mistakes long after they have made them? Many parents struggle with how to help their gymnasts overcome mistakes. They want to learn how to help their gymnast bounce back after a fall or mistake. All gymnasts make mistakes. “There will … Boost Confidence>>
Parents: Help Strengthen Your Gymnasts’ Mental Game Parents and coaches, your gymnasts most likely have mental game strengths whether they have had any mental training or not. It is helpful to identify and encourage those strengths in your gymnasts. This will help your gymnast to boost their performance, by focusing on those mental game skills that they have already developed. … Boost Confidence>>