Why Do I Get Shaky Before Games, Even When I’m Prepared?

About this episode

This episode explores the reasons behind pregame anxiety and offers strategies to manage it.

Do you get shaky and really anxious before games? Learn why this happens and a simple strategy you can apply to manage your pregame stress. 🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 with athletes to help them perform freely and confidently. Learn more about the program and see if it’s a good fit: https://www.successstartswithin.c...

People in this episode

Host: Eli Straw

Topics covered

• pregame anxiety
• mental performance
• stress management
• athlete confidence
• fear of failure

Keywords

• shaky before games
• anxiety management
• mental coaching
• athlete performance
• confidence building

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