Considering the new name of the website, I thought it would be fitting to expand on the relationship between belief and performance. In order to maximize athletic potential, it is important to have belief in your abilities (e.g., Connaughton, Hanton, & Jones, 2010; Martin & Gill, 1991). As the stakes in sport get higher, the […]
Sports, such as basketball, require individuals to shoot under pressure, and under the observation of others, such as co-actors (other performers), an audience, or a coach. Performing in front of others can be a daunting prospect; athletes may feel the pressure to perform up to a certain standard, but crumble. For some players, this pressure […]
“They may have the 10-point gap, but they’ve got a big ask to stay at 10-points for the rest of the season, and I don’t think they’ve got the team to do that right now.” Tony Smith, owner of Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) team the Sheffield Steelers may regret making this comment given that […]