Managing Gymnastic Meet Anxiety Buzz phrases like “Stay calm,” “Relax and focus,” “Don’t over-think, just play” and “Have fun” swirl around the minds of competitive gymnasts. Gymnastic coaches constantly advise their gymnasts to relax and block out distractions, yet anxiety still seems to seep into the minds of many gymnasts wreaking havoc on their performance. Some athletes resign themselves to … Boost Confidence>>
Working Hard to Achieve Success A lot of gymnasts characterize themselves as hard workers. What does it mean to work hard, and does it really work? A gymnast could give at intense effort yet spin their wheels in competitions. Not only must an athlete work hard (diligent effort) but also smart (focused effort). Diligent effort is a steadfast consistent effort … Boost Confidence>>
Improving Gymnastic Confidence When performing, does your confidence feel like it’s on a roller coaster? When you do well does your confidence soar and after one mistake, does it take a nosedive? Some gymnasts have fragile self-confidence. This means their self-confidence changes quickly depending on how well they are performing. Why do some gymnasts have stable self-confidence, while other gymnasts … 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>>
Are Sibling Rivalries Healthy in Gymnastics? Being a sibling comes with many advantages and disadvantages… One large part of having a sibling is the constant competition. Whatever each sibling does, typically they will end up competing with each for their parents’ praise. If both are involved in gymnastics, this can increase sibling rivalry. Some siblings will be supportive and help … Boost Confidence>>
Overcoming Adversity in Gymnastics If you are an elite gymnast, you will encounter adversity at some point in your career. Every athlete will get knocked down at some point in his or her career. Adversity comes in many forms such as injury, personal issues, bad officiating, teammate or coaching problems, failing to achieve some standard, etc. The most important thing … Boost Confidence>>