Sport Psychology Articles

Manufacturing Motivation When June Is All That Counts

It’s a Tuesday in late November. Your team is in Charlotte for a back-to-back, you dropped 14 on 6-of-16 shooting

October 16, 2026 11 min read

Lamar Jackson Personality Type: The Daredevil (ESRA), Instinct That Broke the Quarterback Mold

October 2019. Third-and-long, pocket collapsing in under two seconds. Most quarterbacks eat the loss or throw it away. This one

October 15, 2026 9 min read

Which NBA Player Are You? Match Your Personality to 16 Stars

Quick answer: To find which NBA player you are, take the free SportDNA assessment. It gives you a 4-letter code

October 14, 2026 11 min read

One-Shot Pressure: The Psychology of Gymnastics Risk

Talk to any gymnastics commentator about the upcoming World Championships in Rotterdam (October 17, 2026) and you’ll hear a version

October 13, 2026 10 min read

Which Martial Art Is Right for Me? A Guide by Personality Type

Quick answer: Pick by what you want from training first. If you want to hit and move, try boxing, Muay

October 13, 2026 13 min read

Aaron Rodgers Personality Type: The Maverick (IORA), The Quarterback Who Answers to Himself

Four snaps into his debut with a new team, Aaron Rodgers went down on a sack that barely looked hard

October 12, 2026 9 min read

Best Sports for Team Building: How to Pick One That Works for Your Group

Quick answer: The best sports for team building are ones where nobody can win alone and skill gaps matter little:

October 11, 2026 12 min read

The Best Sports for Couples (Even When Your Personalities Clash)

Quick answer: The best sports for couples are ones where you share a goal instead of a scoreboard: tandem cycling,

October 9, 2026 12 min read

The Best Sports for Shy Kids: Building Confidence Without Pressure

The Best Sports for Shy Kids: Building Confidence Without Pressure Your kid freezes during roll call, won’t ask for help

October 8, 2026 6 min read

Best Sports for Mental Health: What the Research Says and How to Choose

Quick answer: In the largest study on the question, team sports, cycling and aerobic or gym exercise showed the strongest

October 7, 2026 11 min read

The Best Sports for Short People: Where Size Works for You

Quick answer: The best sports for short people are the ones that reward a low center of gravity, a high

October 6, 2026 12 min read

Pacing Strategy for a Shared Start Line Without Precedent

Picture the swim start at Kailua Pier: for the first time since 2019, professional men and women funnel into the

October 6, 2026 11 min read