The Edge- Sports Psychology

07/07/2020

Brain is as fascinating as it can get. The more you read the more you want to read. After reading by V. S. Ramachandran, I’m thrilled to read this one by . Can’t wait to get into the world of neurology again.

02/06/2020

She makes me proud every time she steps on the court... looking forward to more years of association and fun!! :)

29/05/2020

Talking about self efficacy the whole week, and I’m going sum it up in this post. The words in this one are so powerful, and so important for us to remember them!
We see so many sports parents getting agitated with their kids for losing. I wonder whether it occurs to them how the kids must be feeling? Was it necessary to make winning so important that you could break your own kid for that? Well, that’s your kid who’s lost. You should be the one making her understand how to get past her limitations to make a come back. If you can’t make your child at least don’t break your child!
As a psychologist I often tell parents it’s not your words the kids will focus on first, it’ll be the tone of your voice! Your pitch! For example the words ‘Oh Please!’ . We all say them in so many different tones, and I’m sure you all are mumbling them in various pitch as you read it! The words are the same, though each time we use a different pitch we mean different things.

Now imagine the confusion when your own kid is at the receiving end of that tone! And when the person who she thinks the world of, thinks so poorly of her! Will it really help her trust herself again? Probably not!
We are responsible for the generation after us and it’s our choice how we parent them. To all parents, coaches, mentors, teachers out there, be solid with your kids, be strict, teach them discipline but watch your tone while doing that. We always have a choice to respond to situation than to react to it! You are wiser one, choose wisely!! Words are going to make an impact on your kid..

27/05/2020

Maintaining a healthy body is important for a player’s future. And it is equally important to develop a healthy mind set for that player to perform in the future.
TO ALL COACHES, PARENTS AND ATHLETES, here’s a checklist for you to follow to develop a healthy sporting mind!
Set you athlete up for success!!

15/05/2020

Past experience can be a great tool to work in your self-confidence. Negative experiences when looked at from a different point of view can be a valuable tool to set your goals for future events.
Similarly positive experiences when relived over and over again can help you stay calm, positive and confident about yourself.
Sometimes a change of perspective is all you need to be better. And what better that your previous experiences!!

31/07/2018

13/06/2015

In any game you play, you are going to lose and you are going to win!! What differentiates a great player from a good player is accepting the defeat with an open heart, smile on the face and an attitude to come back with twice the aggression, motivation and determination!!

09/06/2015

Edge is proud to be associated with Kedar Shah's Bounce Sports Academy.
As another year passed, the association got stronger!!! Combined efforts by the coaches, psychologist, fitness trainers, nutritionist and the parents has helped many players reach the peak of their performance!

11/05/2015

Every player is going to win and lose.. It's the part of the game... The uncertainty is what makes the game thrilling, challenging and exciting. It is your choice to create an opportunity for yourself in any situation.

04/05/2015

Winners always look ahead!!!! The desire to win comes from the desire to push yourself a little harder than yesterday... That's how winning is done!!