Overcoming Pre-Game Anxiety for Athletes: Tips for pre-game routines

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Mental performance coach, Kate McCauley breaks down how athletes can reframe pre-game anxiety into a powerful performance tool. Learn practical routines, mental shifts, and how to turn nerves into fuel for success.

Keywords:

performance anxiety, pregame routine, mental toughness, sports psychology, anxiety flip, athlete mindset, focus, motivation, competition, mental performance

Key Topics:

Reframing pre-game anxiety as excitement
The importance of a pre-competition routine
Using music and breathing to regulate arousal
Identity statements for athletes
The concept of an anxiety flip in sports

Takeaways:

Nerves are a sign your body is primed for performance, not a lack of confidence.
Reframing physical sensations as excitement can improve performance.
A structured 5-minute pregame routine can turn nerves into power.
Music, breath, and identity statements are key tools in managing nerves.

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Kate McCauley, Mental Toughness Mindset Coach In-person in Philadelphia and nationwide virtually