Mali Mental Performance — Applied sport psychology for tennis players and athletes.

Most athletes have had thoughts like these before competition:“What if I lose?”“What if I don’t defend my ranking points?”“What if I fail?”In this video, I explain why simply trying to “think positive” often isn’t enough to reduce performance anxiety... drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), applied sport psychology, and an idea that traces back to the ancient Stoics, I cover about one of...

Why do some junior players develop confidence, resilience, and a love of competing, while others become anxious, afraid of losing, or eventually quit the sport altogether? In this video, I introduce the concept of motivational climate—the psychological environment created by parents and coaches—and explain how it shapes an athlete’s motivation and long-term development. Drawing on Achievement Goal...

"Mental toughness" clichés won't get you very far. Understand what mindfulness for performance is and how it is conceptualized in sport and performance psychology. — Can't play like you practice? This course will help: ⁠https://malimentalperformance.com/cant-play-like-you-practice-7-day-email-course/⁠ — → Schedule an intro call: https://malimentalperformance.com/intro-call → My website: https://ma...

You have a choice. Do you want to react to the event or whatever is happening with self-judgment? Or do you want to react to it with self-kindness. Your decision will have major impacts. — Can't play like you practice? This course will help: https://malimentalperformance.com/cant-play-like-you-practice-7-day-email-course/ — → Schedule an intro call: https://malimentalperformance.com/intro-call → H...