Sports Performance Anxiety: A Guide for Parents and Athletes
July 8, 2026
It’s five minutes before the game starts. Your heart races. Your stomach feels like it’s tied in knots.
Mental health and performance insights for athletes, parents, coaches, and the people who support them. Explore practical, athlete-focused guidance on sports performance anxiety, confidence, athlete mental health, injury recovery, burnout, perfectionism, identity, team culture, and the mental side of competition. We cover the challenges athletes face on and off the field, from managing pressure and overcoming mental blocks to navigating injuries, transitions, relationships, and life after sports. Our goal is to help athletes better understand the connection between mental health and performance—and provide tools and perspective that support the whole athlete.
It’s five minutes before the game starts. Your heart races. Your stomach feels like it’s tied in knots.