Preparing for the Big Event

Here we are at the final chapter of the book, Preparing for the Big Event. Exactly what constitutes the Big Event will differ depending on your level of competition and your sport. The Big Event may range, for example, from getting your first start in a youth sport game to competing in the Olympics, and everything in between. The Big Event is a competition that is important to you. This chapter will help you reach your peak at the right time and to deal with the inevitable competitive anxiety most athletes feel as the Big Event approaches.