Fundamental Soccer Blog

Routines Help Prevent Dumb Mistakes

 

by Sean McCann, PhD
US Olympic Committee
Performance Services
Sport Psychologist

Under greatest pressure, athletes begin to leak energy, and become more vulnerable to a variety of distractions and challenges. When an athlete is preparing intently for a key performance, the last thing they should be doing is making critical decisions. Unfortunately, I have seen Olympic medals lost by athletes who decide to try something new, based on a decision made under pressure. An effective routine keeps an athlete busy, productive and reduces the probability that the athlete will make a bad call, making a mistake that they cannot recover from.

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