Psychologist
Are Your Goals SMART Enough?
Want to achieve the impossible? Take the first step by setting the right kind of goals. Jessica Mohler, sport psychologist at the U.S. Naval Academy, encourages soldiers and athletes to [...]
Find More Success By Becoming a Happy Athlete
Competition is in all young athletes' blood. They want to win and they'll do whatever it takes. Unfortunately, many fail to achieve success, which leads to negative emotions, which in turn makes future wins more difficult. In Tour de [...]
Shaving as Pre-Game Ritual
According to Dr. Rob Bell, assistant professor at Ball State University and a certified sport psychologist, following a gameday or weekly routine leads to a better-focused, more relaxed athlete, ready [...]
30-Second Test for Mental Toughness
Replicating game-like conditions is a complex undertaking, especially when you're attempting to re-create high-pressure situations with nerve-wracking moments. So how else are you supposed to develop the mental toughness needed [...]
Learning to Seize the Moment
From our favorite sport psychologist comes a personal account of taking advantage of a learning experience, along with simple instructions on how you can identify and capitalize on every opportunity [...]
Battle Pre-Game Nerves
Chewing gum can help you relax, according to sports psychologist Dr. Rob Bell. It has calming effects on the body, and chewing it is a great way to release nervous [...]
Read and React: Bring Your 'A' Game: A Young Athlete's Guide to Mental Toughness
To be the best, you have to believe you are the best. Though it’s a cliché, there’s a lot of truth behind that statement. Being positive is key for any [...]
Read and React: Bring Your ‘A’ Game: A Young Athlete’s Guide to Mental Toughness
To be the best, you have to believe you are the best. Though it’s a cliché, there’s a lot of truth behind that statement. Being positive is key for any [...]
Dealing With a Performance-Related Injury
Athletes are good at playing through pain—it comes with the territory. But an injury can jeopardize a career and, more importantly, it can threaten an individual’s well-being. Dr. John Murray, [...]
Mental Training
Have you ever focused so hard on not missing a shot that you ended up missing it anyway? According to Jason Selk, St. Louis Cardinals sports psychologist and author of [...]