April 2011


Recreation and Sports19 Apr 2011 04:06 am

Most of you have heard about the term called the “Zone”. It is mostly used by trainers and coaches to express a mental state in which the athlete is totally confident, has no fears and has the highest esteem believing that they only can succeed and do not have worries of them failing. Well for a long time people have taken the ‘Zone’ to be mere talk and an imaginary state that can never come to be simply because they do not have clear understanding of what really the zone is all about. This is why I want to give it another easily understandable name: ‘psychological peace when sporting’. During competitions and championships, the state of one’s mind contributes a lot to their performance. One might be well talented and highly skilled but due to poor mental state, they will be less productive. When in a competition, though most of us are unaware of it, there is great mind activity. A lot of focus and concentration is needed. The athlete must be relaxed so that they can quickly decide on what steps to take just on time, just when they need to. However, this calls for a lot of emotional control and if you are a footballer, your mind must be on the pitch with you no matter the kind of destruction that may arise. Fans may be booing you but you still ought to focus. A sport psychologist is the right person to approach for this kind of mental training. Remember that especially if you are a captain or perhaps you are a coach or in any other sport leadership position, you are often required to make decisions under pressure or remain calm under pressure. Sports psychologists also can boost your leadership training by equipping you with these skills. In a nutshell, the kind of competition that is there in sports today cannot be underestimated you must be well prepared to succeed.

Recreation and Sports16 Apr 2011 04:11 am

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Recreation and Sports12 Apr 2011 04:09 am

golf, golf holidays, golf travel, Spain vacation, golf in Spain, golf courses

When considering the place for your next golfing holiday, there are so many options!  World class courses to test your skill and keep your game sharp are located in so many countries.  Many golfers consider Spain to be a wonderful place to vacation and play golf.  The coastline of Spain is beautiful with lush green surrounds and of course, the ocean.  Another benefit to visiting Europe, and Spain in particular, is if you are travelling with your family or a non golfer, there are plenty of activities for them while you enjoy your round of golf.

For the best courses visit the east and south coast of Spain.  The area that is very popular is Costa Blanca due to the weather.  The number of days of sunshine and perfect golfing weather attracts players when it is winter at home, so they can escape to the warm weather and enjoy it on the golf course.  

In an area near Andalusia there is the Golf resort La Mango.  This resort has often won the European Golf Resort of the Year and it location is in Murcia. 

Andalusia, in the southern part of Costa del Sol also has some great champion ship courses.  The best destinations are Marbella, Puerto Banus and Malaga with the golfing resorts Westin La Quinta, Marbella Golf & Country Club and Atalaya Park top on the list of places to play.

Lastly, when considering Spain as your golfing holiday destination, you must look into Costa Brava which is becoming a fast growing golf vacation hot spot.