Pregame Mistakes Kids Make Prior to Competition

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1. What are the biggest pregame mistakes your kids make with their mental approach? Check all that apply. Do they:

Focus too much on outcome or results.

Get tight or anxious prior to competition.

Appear like they don't care about sports.

Forget (or don't know how) to use pregame mental rehearsal.

Carry life's worries or "daily hassles" into sports.

Have high expectations for their performance.

Fail to do any mental preparation for competition.

Judge how well they will perform in the game based on how they feel during warm up.

Lack intensity or aggressiveness prior to competition.

Make last-minute unnecessary changes to their technique.

Worry about performing poorly or embarrassing self.

Make comparisons to other highly skilled athletes.

Think they must perform perfectly.

Worry about meeting others expectations (parents, coach, teammates).

Struggle with self-doubt or negative thoughts before they compete.

What other mental game challenges do your kids have prior to competition? (please specify)

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2. What mental game skills would help your athletes improve their pregame mental preparation?

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