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Welcome to Sport Psychology Today!

Sport psychology (or sports psychology) is the study of the psychological factors that affect participation and performance in sports. Sport psychology professionals aim to increase athletic performance by instilling mental toughness and minimizing the psychological effects of poor performance. Sport Psychology Today is an online sports training resource provided by Mental Edge Athletics, LLC to educate athletes, parents, and coaches on the mental skills needed to reach peak performance and excel in sports. Our goal is to help you improve your overall performance, get the most out of your practice, and enjoy your game…
We are a team of graduate students and professionals who specialize in sports psychology, mental training and performance enhancement.
We work with junior athletes, collegiate players, seasoned professionals, sports parents, coaches, and teams from diverse sports backgrounds.
Our sports training articles educate athletes on the mental skills needed to perform like champions and achieve their performance goals!
Please contact us with questions, or topic requests, and visit us at Mental Edge Athletics for more sport psychology mental training tips.

Athletes...

Physical talent alone does not guarantee success! Any professional athlete will tell you that talent along with high confidence; focus, composure, and mental toughness leads them to victory.
Tips for Athletes

Parents...

Sports Parents can instill mental toughness in their young athletes by educating them on the mental skills needed to succeed in sports and life! How can parents educate their kids about mental game skills?
Tips for Parents

Coaches...

Coaches, administrators, and trainers can learn how to improve their athletes or teams success in sports by applying sports psychology and mental training techniques to build champion mindsets!
Tips for Coaches
About the Author:

Sports Psychology Expert, Mike Edger, is the president and co-founder of Mental Edge Athletics, LLC. As a high school and college athlete Mike became fascinated with the mental aspects of performance enhancement in sports. He earned a Master’s Degree in Sports Psychology and is currently working toward his PhD. in I/O Psychology, specializing in Performance Enhancement Coaching. Mike is a Certified Mental Game Coaching Professional and has studied under some of the leading authorities in the Sport Psychology field. He has published over 100 articles on the mental aspects of sports and is dedicated towards helping athletes and business professionals reach their performance goals.

Sport Psychology Articles

  • The Psychology of Gambling The Psychology of Gambling
    May 3rd, 2012 by
    This article is intended for readers age 21 and up. The game of poker is considered one of the best examples of a psychological game. Elite players in the game understand the impact of psychology on the game and on their opponents. The biggest element in gambling psychology that poker [...]
  • Tips for Breaking Free of a Slump Tips for Breaking Free of a Slump
    April 26th, 2012 by
    1. Focus on your performance instead of results. Do not become obsessed with or pay so much attention to your wins or personal statistics. Instead, focus on your actual performance such as improving your pre-at-bat routine  or enhancing your quarterback skills to read defensive formations. 2. Stop making comparisons to [...]
  • How to Perform Your Best in Big Games How to Perform Your Best in Big Games
    April 24th, 2012 by
    Playing in the big game can present several mental game challenges for athletes. The ability to cope with the pressure is key to allowing athletes to reach peak performance in key situations. Pressure  can cause you to focus on results, tighten up and try too hard. When the season is on the line [...]
  • How to Prepare Mentally for a Big Game How to Prepare Mentally for a Big Game
    April 21st, 2012 by
    All the hype and distractions leading up to a big game can be overwhelming for athletes, coaches, and even parents. In order for athletes to perform their best when the stakes are high they need to avoid: 1. Getting caught up external distractions 2. Conjuring up self-limiting internal distractions External [...]
  • Achieving Peak Performance Achieving Peak Performance
    April 12th, 2012 by
    Sport psychology theories and mental training strategies to enhance focus, confidence, composure, mental preparation, and team cohesion have proven to increase performance in sports, business and life. Important elements of sport psychology aim to: 1. Improve focus and deal with distractions by helping athlete to stay focused on the present [...]

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  • The Psychology of Gambling The Psychology of Gambling
    This article is intended for readers age 21 and up. The game of poker is considered one of the best examples of a psychological game. Elite players in the game understand the impact of psychology on the game and on

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