Sports Psychology

success than those who try to go it alone. Sports psychologists look at that relationship as it pertains to athletic performance, but the lessons of the coach-player dynamic relate to any other pursuit in life. Building a strong support network helps anyone with problems, whether professional or personal, and gives an advantage to those who can get advice or feedback or motivation from an outside source. It’s worth noting that the benefits aren’t one-way, either: persons who function as the mentor, coach, trainer, or teacher develop deeper skills and knowledge than they would without their relationship.

Every team wants to win, but not every team has the same advantages.

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Sports Psychology