Welcome back THE HEAD GAME! During this week's episode, Host, Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Co-Host, Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand discuss "The Clutch Situation: What If You Don't Succeed?". Further discussion will be based on the following:
· The Clutch Situation: With BioQ in mind, what is the most important aspect of performing in the clutch situation? Are they equally as important? Which is the hardest to attain?
· Calm?
· Focused?
· Engaged?
· Why are some players more likely to perform in the high-pressure situations? Have they practiced more or are they just naturally more confident and naturally more comfortable in tense environments?
Video Breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr6XsZVb-ZE
· Ray Allen Clutch 3 Point Shot – NBA Finals
· Why does he look so calm making that shot?
· Why does he look so focused?
· So engaged?
· Is more repetition the answer, or does it go far deeper than that?
· Can athletes trick their mind and body into thinking that a high-pressure moment is just as routine as performing at practice? If so, how can that be accomplished?
· Can you explain the “high performing regular season player” vs. the “playoff clutch superstar”?
· What are some examples of players who do great in the regular season but choke when the moment matters the most?
· What players just always deliver when it matters?
· Are these types of players in need of some sort of Sports Psychology treatment? What do you think the typical athlete struggles with? Being Calm? Being Focused? Being Engaged?
