Sport psychology

Ones self is competitive in life and sports. Many times during the hours of the day I am competing with my friends. Whether it would be shooting basketballs, seeing who got the better grade in class, or during baseball. For me it started when I was three years old, my parents put me in baseball. One day after a game, I told my parents I did not want to play anymore because they did not know how to play and I wanted to win. The competitive side always comes out no matter what age. It is something…

When I was a young girl, sports never came naturally to me. I was the girl picked last for sports and I was constantly made fun of by my peers for my lack of athletic prowess. Although there was one sport that made feel happy, confident, and empowered all at the same time. That sport was called Field Hockey. I always worked hard and set goals for myself to help my constantly improve. My coach noticed this and appreciated it. One day my coach approached me and asked if I would like to audition…

different muscle groups in his arms, legs, and abdomen--but is he playing a sport? Golf: sport, or just a hobby? Of course, many people would say either one. And, truly, there is only one answer. Golf is as much of a sport as basketball and baseball are. A sport, by definition on Dictionary.com, is “an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature.” Therefore, golf can be considered a sport. To golf well takes practiced skill and determination. Also,…

Being a Multi Sport Athlete In the last few years there has been a lot of discussion on whether or not athletes should be playing multiple sports or just playing one. Athletes today tend to think that playing multiple sports is bad for them, but sticking to one sport is the thing that can actually hurt them. Studies have shown that being a multi sport athlete is actually better for you then just sticking to one. Most division one and professional athletes played more than one sport in high…

then there was get me tired. So being a caring and thoughtful mother, she placed me into sports, not just one but three simultaneously. This truly did tire me out, but I really did love playing them. Being a multi-talented sports athlete, I have participated in over 6 organized sporting clubs (baseball, soccer, basketball, football, tennis, and track and field). So my love of the game spread widely to all sports, influencing me and forming me into a better “team player”. However, at the…

My greatest passion and activity is field hockey. A field hockey sisterhood is like a flock of migrating birds in the deep sky. If you look up, they soar through clouds sticking together in a V-formation similar to the diamond layout on a field hockey field. If you look down at a field hockey field, you will see girls from kindergarten through college ripping, the solid ball. As birds fly south in the winter, they rely on each other for directions like teammates naturally depend on each other…

Should every kid get a trophy for just participating in a sport? Every kid should get a trophy. People state that trophy motivate kids. Trophy play a popular roll in people in life. Some people states that kids shouldn’t get trophies because it doesn’t reflect real life. Every child should get a trophy. So they would maybe support the team and the coach more better. Kids shouldn’t get the same trophy every year because wouldn’t be fair to others. If another person get a trophy that…

What is sport, or what does it mean to be a sport? Naturally, one would begin to ponder such a question and only come up with what seems obvious. One would answer with things that seem innate to them, such as: basketball, football, baseball, or soccer. But, to respond in such manner leaves the question unanswered. That kind of answer to the question does not define what a sport is, but instances where a case is claiming to be a sport that one happens to have a level of familiarity with. Does a…

impossible you must specialize in a sport. Truth is that, “the best medically, scientifically, and psychologically recommended way to develop such all around athleticism is ample free play and multiple sport participation as a child”(O'Sullivan). Training for one sport actually does more harm than good. Specializing in a specific sport before Middle School/High School increases the risk of injury and burnout, and amplifies parental pressure. Specializing in a sport increases the risk of…

In the sports business world, I am interested in pursuing a career in one of the following fields- marketing or sales. Through my internship, I was given the unique opportunity to interview people in upper management positions in each of those fields. The interviews provided me with extremely beneficial information as I continue on my career path in the sports business industry. Jimmy McIntyre is the Vice President of Marketing at Sports Endeavors Incorporated. The most important part of his…