EXPLORING THE ROLE OF CONFIDENCE TO ENHANCING SPORTS PERFORMANCE

Sports Psychologists over the years are involved in exploring scientific techniques toward assisting athletes at top competitive level, have feelings that will instill the hope and drive in them to persevere even when faced with overwhelming adversity. One of such techniques that seem to have gained ground among researchers is the concept of sport, confidence. This article has examined the concept of sport confidence, the theories of its workability, common misconceptions in its utilization and also recommended some guidelines for a successful application of the construct to enhancing athlete’s performance.