Get Past Fear And Become a Clutch Performer Why is it that some gymnasts can perform relatively flawlessly in practice but cannot seem to replicate that type of performance in competition? This dilemma has haunted many athletes throughout the decades. Maybe you are going through that very experience where some sort of mental block prevents you from executing when it … Boost Confidence>>
Managing Fear in Gymnastics Many gymnasts–we work with at Peak Performance Sports–often have difficulty performing their skills freely in competition (compared to practice). If this sounds familiar to you, you always have doubt going into competition. This causes you to be hesitant to take risks in competition. In some cases, gymnasts become so overwhelmed that they freeze and are unwillingly … Boost Confidence>>
What Fears Do You Have in Gymnastics? Do you under-perform in meets compared to how you perform in practice? Do you perform tight or scared to make mistakes in competition? Performance anxiety is a mental game issue. If you perform well in practice, but have a difficult time taking that performance to meets, you most likely have performance anxiety. Performance … Boost Confidence>>
What’s Your Learning Style? Everyone has a dominant learning style. Many learn by watching, others learn by listening to instructions, and some learn by feeling. Visualization is introduced to athletes so they can see themselves performing their sport in their thoughts. The athlete sees herself performing a routine at her best. As a gymnast, I (Wendy Bruce) was introduced to … Boost Confidence>>
Mental Preparation For Competition Some gymnasts have superstitions that they hold on to for their competitions. Some have to wear a certain leotard or eat a certain meal beforehand. Some even chose not to wash their “lucky” leotard, because they feel this takes away their good luck. They feel if they don’t hold to these superstitions, they won’t perform well … Boost Confidence>>
Performing Freely in Gymnastics Does your gymnast have a hard time being “free” in competition? Is your gymnast afraid of making mistakes in competition leading them to perform conservatively? Does your gymnast perform well in practice but then freeze up in competition? Many gymnasts struggle with freezing up in competition. Gymnasts love to practice and improve but when they get … Boost Confidence>>