Basketball Psychology Archives - Basketball Trainer https://basketballtrainer.com/category/basketball-psychology/ Find Basketball Trainers, Camps & Teams Near You Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:37:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation in Basketball: Their Roles in Success and Happiness https://basketballtrainer.com/extrinsic-and-intrinsic-motivation-in-basketball-their-roles-in-success-and-happiness/ Sun, 26 May 2024 21:40:56 +0000 https://basketballtrainer.com/?p=9488 As a coach of a select team I had to take a hard look at a motivation challenge last year.  After a tough weekend where we were outhustled I sent this to them. A note to our valued team: Gang, Obviously we are facing some effort and motivation challenges this weekend.  This is inevitable during […]

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]]> Top Questions for Parents to Ask Basketball Players https://basketballtrainer.com/questions-for-parents-to-ask-basketball-players/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:25:14 +0000 https://basketballtrainer.com/?p=9310   Questions for Parents to Ask Basketball Players By Christopher Corbett, founder of BasketballTrainer.com and AustinYouthBasketball.com, co-founder of BasketballHQ.com and CoachTube.com. Former college point guard who still competes in European masters tournaments. Parent of two basketball players—one in college, one finishing her senior year. I’ve coached rec and select teams, made plenty of mistakes along […]

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]]> Mental Mastery Checklist for Basketball Training Sessions https://basketballtrainer.com/mental-mastery-checklist-for-basketball-training-sessions/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:20:54 +0000 https://basketballtrainer.com/?p=9181 Alright, before we hit the court and our basketball training session, it’s time to get your head in the game with our Mental Mastery Checklist for Basketball Training Sessions.  This checklist will help you dial into the right mindset and set the stage for a killer session. Spend a few minutes to complete it.  Aim […]

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]]> Basketball Visualization Tips and Theories To Master The Court https://basketballtrainer.com/basketball-visualization-tips-and-theories-to-master-the-court/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:29:36 +0000 https://basketballtrainer.com/?p=9093 1.1. The Power of Visualization in Sports Basketball Visualization Tips and Theories, often known as mental rehearsal or imagery, is a powerful tool used by athletes around the world to enhance performance. By mentally rehearsing a specific move or play, players can solidify their skills, refine strategies, and prepare for the unpredictable nature of live […]

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]]> The Role of Psychology in Basketball https://basketballtrainer.com/role-of-psychology-in-basketball/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:37:01 +0000 https://basketballtrainer.com/?p=8974 I’ve been around basketball for over 45 years—as a playground player in Queens, NYC, a college point guard at UMaine Fort Kent, a coach, a parent of two college basketball players, a full time Basketball Trainer at Austin Youth Basketball for the last 15 years and now as the founder of BasketballTrainer.com. If there’s one […]

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