Players and coaches generally focus on physical training and discipline to master sports skills. However, mental and emotional skills training can be just as important for success in sports and in life beyond sports. The aim of sports psychology is to address the mental and emotional needs of athletes. This enhances their overall well-being and boosts their sports performance to the highest level possible.

In this course, a number of practical and applied sport psychology ideas will be outlined to stimulate your thinking to learn more about how sports psychology can help your coaching.

Additional Resources

How to Develop Mental Toughness with Constant Challenge in Practice

The Basketball Podcast: EP129 Cori Close on UCLA Women’s Basketball Mental Performance Plan

The Basketball Podcast: EP130 Bret Burchard on Developing the Mindset of a Champion