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Successful sport performances depend on being prepared in four foundational areas:
            - Physical
            - Technical
            - Tactical
            - Mental 

Although athletes and coaches spend considerable time and focus developing themselves physically (strength, speed, stamina), improving their skills and techniques, and learning new tactics (e.g., game plans and strategies) for competing in their sport, mental preparation often takes a back seat with no specific focus given to training athletes in this area.  Sport psychology is the bridge that links the mental and physical aspects of training.

Sport psychologists systematically focus on the mental preparation of sport athletes to help them reach their goals by performing more consistently.  Specifically, sports psychologists work with athletes, coaches, teams, and even sports organizations to help them achieve:

                  - Mental toughness and peak performance
         - Leadership skills
         - Team cohesion and effective communication
         -  More enjoyment and success in their competitions

To learn more about how sport psychologists work specifically with athletes, coaches and parents using sport psychology, visit the other informational sections of this site.
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The UNT Center for Sport Psychology

Sport Psychology Information for Athletes

Sport Psychology Information for Coaches

Sport Psychology Information for Parents

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