Chris Stankovich

Chris Stankovich, Ph.D., is a licensed professional clinical counselor and founder of Advanced Human Performance Systems, a counseling and performance center based in Columbus, Ohio. He offers performance-enhancement assistance to athletes, teams and coaches in the areas of athletic improvement, wellness, leadership, life skills and career development. Learn more about his work by visiting http://drstankovich.com and sportsuccess360.com. You can download his book, "The Mental Toughness Guide to Athletic Success" through the iTunes Bookstore.

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Do Superstitions Actually Improve Sports Performance?

March 13, 2013 | Chris Stankovich

Do you have a certain t-shirt or wristband you wear for good luck when you compete in sports? Maybe you eat the same pre-game meal or go through the same pre-game ritual before taking the field? If any of these...

4 Rules for Playing Your Best in Clutch Situations

February 22, 2013 | Chris Stankovich

Clutch players in sports are those who seem to play their best when the game is on the line—a.k.a. "when the lights are on." Players who immediately come to mind include the great Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant and...

Why Playing With Integrity Helps Athletes Reach Their Full Potential

February 2, 2013 | Chris Stankovich

Oprah got Lance Armstrong to admit what most of us already knew: he had used steroids and other banned performance supplements to win seven Tour de France races. Even though we knew it was coming, it was a shocking revelation. Armstrong...

How to Deal With an Overbearing Sports Parent

February 1, 2013 | Chris Stankovich

Most young athletes are fortunate to have parents who exercise patience and regularly offer praise and positive reinforcement. Others are not so lucky. Some parents yell and constantly complain about mistakes their son or daughter makes, sucking all the fun...

How to Deal With an Angry Coach

January 9, 2013 | Chris Stankovich

The longer you play sports, the more likely you will play for a coach who likes to yell and scream—the type of coach who leaves his players with the impression that there is nothing they can do to please him....

Why Athletes "Tighten Up" and What To Do About It

January 3, 2013 | Chris Stankovich

One of the biggest challenges athletes face on a daily basis is synchronizing their minds and bodies so they are able to play "in the zone." Unfortunately, when athletes experience pressure, they often "tighten up" as a result—leading to less-than-optimal...

Test Your Mental Toughness With the Sports Performance Assessment App

December 24, 2012 | Chris Stankovich

Athletes are aware that mental toughness is a key to their success. However, few are aware of how to test or measure this attribute. When you take into account athletes' opinions that 70, 80 or even 95 percent of sports...

4 Ways to Break Out of a Slump

December 10, 2012 | Chris Stankovich

We can’t always be at our best. At some point or another, nearly every athlete goes through a slump, a period when they consistently play below their potential. During these times, athletes find themselves making uncharacteristic mistakes, or failing to...

How to Keep Your Emotions In Check After a Blown Call

December 2, 2012 | Chris Stankovich

There's a good chance you've been upset by an official's call at some point in your athletic career. Whether it's an umpire missing a strike, a basketball referee blowing a charge call, or a football official giving your team a...

4 Motivational Tips to Help You Achieve Your Goals

September 17, 2012 | Chris Stankovich

Often the difference between "average" and "great" athletes is an understanding of sports motivation. It also helps to have some great weapons in your arsenal that can help you take your game to the next level. First, we must distinguish between...

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