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The Role of Emotions in Athlete Performance
This chapter explores the stereotype that athletes are not in touch with their feelings and argues that sport itself is a pure expression of emotion. It discusses the importance of managing emotions skillfully in high-stakes scenarios and the role of counseling and sports psychology in assisting athletes. Additionally, it highlights the concept of adaptive perfectionism and minimizing mistakes in high-performance activities.