Self Confidence

 NCAA Basketball is on its way, and its an exciting time. I remember as an athlete having those pre-game jitters, wanting to take out some frustration, and showcase some new moves on people other than my teammates and practice guys. This is where all the off-season training showcases itself. I know this first game has either increased or decreased confidence. I know players are checking stat sheets or comparing your play to your teammates. As an athlete you are your worst critic, and when you do not perform the way you are capable and expected it steals your mind, and you replay those possessions in your head over and over, and the only satisfaction you can attain is to play the next game and perform well. If affects your self-confidence, and the crazy part about it is only YOU can give or take away your self confidence.  When I was a graduate assistant, their was a player who was not happy with her playing time, and she wanted to transfer as I listened to her feelings and argument, it became apparent that she lacked self-confidence. She no longer believed in her abilities, and was under the impression the coaching staff did not either. She made a decision 3 games into a 30 game season to transfer, because of Self Confidence. We will visit 6 steps to growing your confidence


What can you do to grow your SELF-CONFIDENCE.........

Confidence comes from doing something well over and over again

1.) TRAIN –Self-confidence comes out of a solid base of physical training. If you’ve trained in the off-season it is your God-given right to feel confident. If you’ve regularly slacked off, trying to feel confident is a joke and it’s on you! Confidence comes from knowing you’ve trained longer and harder than your competitor.

2.) REMIND YOURSELF- The nervousness of competition can sometimes cause us to forget how well you prepared. Remind yourself daily of how hard you trained, and remind yourself of your capabilities.

3.) DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF... FOCUS ON YOU!

4.) FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL

5.) DWELL ON THE POSITIVE- You have to take it easy on yourself.. you are doing the best you can in the moment that you can. Remember the positive of the day, remember the positive you accomplish.

6.) BE A GOOD COACH TO YOURSELF- focus more energy on catching yourself doing things right


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