Just in case you missed it, there is a new page on this blog with a list of mental toughness books that I recommend. They are primarily focused on racket sports, but I add to the list on an on-going basis. I will also be creating a new list of sports psychology books that go […]
Archive for the 'Squash' Category
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If you’ve played a sport competitively, you know the frustration of being beaten by an opponent that you feel you can beat, but for whatever reason you can’t. I call that being on the wrong side of the Chasm Of Competence™. It’s when you don’t have the skill or ability to overcome your adversary… but […]
Two years in the making (the games are only held every odd numbered year), this victory is particularly sweet… Undefeated throughout the competition, I didn’t even give up a single game, this year was my year. First the celebration, then the explanation how I made it happen…
Today’s blog post is important if you’re an athlete who regularly competes in tournaments. One of the foundational principles I teach (even my business clients) is: Planned Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance One of the key concepts is NOT to become superstitious – if you do, you’re putting yourself at risk for no good reason. […]
Don’t get me wrong, I am a self-diagnosed squash addict and love the purity of the sport… That being said, it’s a dying sport in large part to failings by the people who (don’t) run it. First and foremost, the territorial in-fighting between the various ‘organisations’ is killing the goodwill that MUST exist for a […]
In a previous post I discussed the perspective of champions, what gives them the winning edge and ended with an example of Mike Tyson, promising to explain what’s happened after his championship years ended. The word is accountability. In sport, competitors are held accountable to the sports rules, regulations and rankings. The higher the level, […]
Since I started talking about orientation several months ago, quite a few people have been asking – is this something I can change or is this something that I am plagued with? The answer is YES, you can change your orientation. It’s one of the many things I teach in my Personal Mastery Programs because […]
I found this lying around a squash club recently, I don’t know who the author is other than his first name is Phil. I thought it was worth sharing because (1) it’s pretty good prose and (2) I respect people who put themselves out there for other people’s fun and enjoyment. Thank you Phil! We […]
In business, I call it Management By Metrics, but in sport I guess I should call it Mastery By Metrics. The question is “How do you know how well you’re playing?” Today’s post is one of the ways I do it as an elite squash player. These photos are self-evident, but the question for you […]
A friend sent me a link to a 2-day Squash Bootcamp with Former World #1 and current World #8 David Palmer in Sydney next week, January 6 and 7 2010. Of course I jumped at this rare, one-time opportunity. The reason I’m blogging about it is because if you know anyone who’s an avid competitive […]
