Sports and Performance Psychology

Aaron Judge's mental conditioning routine, including specific books and a pre-game ritual, helps keep his head right during the MLB season.

Three hacks to try with everything from a work presentation to a free throw.

Feeling those pre-race nerves? Stop worrying about being nervous. It’s the fear and worrying about being nervous that makes it a bad thing or not.

Steph Curry has two regular-season MVPs, and he made an NBA record nine 3-point shots in this year’s Finals. That kind of talent is both physical and mental, encompassing modern athleticism in its fullest form. The 30-year old is at the top of his game and improving year-over-year, and a recent interview with Back to …

Going into a game, you want to have the best mindset you can. Learn five questions you can ask yourself to get into the right mindset before a game as an athlete.

"I try to be a lot more relaxed during the day leading up to the meet. I listen to calm, peaceful music earlier and then put on a faster playlist 30 minutes before I vault. This way, I’m getting amped up at just the right time."

Players (and officials) still cling to the pregame rituals they think will bring them success on the field.