On Coaching with Magness & Marcus 266: Overcoming Choking and Underperformance: The Science and Psychology of Pressure
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Feb 3, 2025 Dive into the intriguing world of performance anxiety and choking in sports. Discover how stress responses can affect athletes, both positively and negatively. Gain insights into effective strategies for managing pressure, including reframing thoughts and enhancing focus. Learn how unconventional activities and a shift in perspective can break mental blocks. Personal stories and scientific research blend to reveal the path to mental resilience and peak performance.
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Toddler's Threat Response
- Steve Magness shares a story about his toddler daughter's swimming class experience.
- She froze and clung to him when scared by a bearded stranger, illustrating threat response.
Stress Responses Affect Performance
- Stress responses can prepare us or hinder performance depending on the type.
- Freezing or fleeing responses usually cause underperformance or choking.
Perception-Action Disconnection
- Choking involves a perception-action disconnection where automatic movements become segmented and overthought.
- This disconnect regresses the brain to beginner mode, disrupting fluid performance.
