Sport psychology is a dynamic and rewarding field that bridges the gap between psychology and athletics. It focuses on helping athletes, teams, and organizations optimize performance, enhance mental ...

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of Peak, The Athletic’s new desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Peak aims to connect readers to ideas they can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. With the World Series in full swing, the peak performance of elite athletes on the biggest stage warrants discussion. A ...

Mental toughness, a construct encapsulating resilience, confidence and a commitment to challenge, is widely recognised as a critical attribute for optimising performance in competitive sports. Recent ...

My ideal client is an athlete, coach, or team member who is deeply committed to achieving their personal and professional best but is facing mental barriers that are hindering their performance. These ...

Brynlee Andersen has electrified BYU gymnastics fans around the country through her near-perfect performances on beam throughout her first two years as a Cougar. Gymnastics requires more than simply ...

In a brief but powerful moment, PGA Tour pro Nicolás Echavarría shared advice from his sports psychologist that cut deeper than any swing tip: “Speak to yourself the way you’d speak to your best ...

The Seahawks’ NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams is the team’s biggest game in years. But that’s not how sports and performance psychologist Michael Gervais, who consults with the team ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — Manlius Pebble Hill’s new boys soccer coach Luke Schlachter is embracing more than one new role this year. The two-year assistant coach for the Trojans is stepping up to replace ...