Sports have been around for most of this century showcasing outstanding athletes around the world. Sports psychology has been around for most of this century in an effort to increase athletic performance. It has recently been heralded as the performance revolution of the 1990s (White, 1996). The world of sports, in the United States, is a growing and ever evolving field. Sports psychology has grown and evolved right along with it. Through sports psychology, the world has a better understanding of the importance of mental stability and the benefits of mental preparation in the world of sports. Sports psychology involves a documented approach to assisting an athlete on reaching his or her best possible performance.
Sports psychology is used in practically every level of sporting
activities from little leagues to professional. …
