Watch as Robert Schinke discusses minimizing your athletes' anxiety. Lack of confidence is the main cause of anxiety for athletes as an upcoming event nears. Focusing on previous negative performances instead of their positive performances causes anxiety. Coaches can reinforce a player's confidence with positive and constructive feedback before and during an event.
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