Self-confidence is the belief that you can successfully perform a desired task/behaviour. Confident athletes believe in themselves and their ability to acquire the necessary skills and competencies (both physical and mental) to reach their potential. Self-belief motivates all performance, so remember:
“If I believe I can or I believe I can’t, then I’m probably right.
Confidence in any activity comes from:
Knowing what to do
knowing how to do it
knowing when to do it
having the resources and ability to do it
when to do it
We lose confidence because we:………. see more at :- http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/sssm/psychology/brainwaves/factsheets/self-confidence