Free throws in crunch time
In practice they all go in; in a close game your hand shakes.
Basketball mental performance · Online
Mental performance coaching for basketball
In basketball everything happens fast: a free throw in a one-possession game, a scoring run against you, the last possession. As a mental performance professional, I help you stay calm, confident and focused when the clock is ticking.
Sound familiar?
What we work on most in basketball.
Mental performance training in basketball prepares you for the seconds that decide a game.
Runs against you
A 0-10 run and the whole team goes quiet.
Shooting confidence
You miss two and stop shooting even when you are wide open.
Minutes and role on the team
Not knowing when you will get in takes you out of the game.
The last possession
You want the ball… and at the same time you don't.
Coming back from injury
Your ankle works, but you don't jump with the same confidence.
What we train
Your mind, at the level of your game.
With a mental performance coach who knows basketball, the work is concrete: tools you can use at your next game.
- A pressure-proof free-throw routine
- Resetting after a mistake or a run against you
- Confidence and self-talk when shooting
- Communication with teammates and coaches
- Managing anxiety in close games
How we work
- Free 20-minute callYou tell me what is going on and we see if we are a good fit.
- A tailored planWe set goals around your league schedule.
- Weekly online sessionsWe train your mind with exercises to use on the court.
FAQ
Basketball mental performance: your questions.
Another question? Message me and I will answer personally.
Message me on WhatsAppDoes mental performance training improve my shot?
It helps the shot you already have show up under pressure: routine, breathing and focus on the process.
Do you work with basketball teams?
Yes, with team workshops and support for coaches. Details are in the section for clubs and professionals.
From what age?
I work with teenagers and adults. With minors, always with the consent of their parents or guardians.
Are sessions online?
Yes, by video call, wherever you are in the US.
Keep reading
Resources for your mental game.
When to work with a mental performance coach: 7 signs
7 benefits of mental performance training
Mental performance for amateurs: is it for you?
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Ready to get started?
Book a free 20-minute call. No commitment: we talk about what you are going through and see how I can help.
Prefer email? cdiazguzman@psicodeldeporte.com