Sports Psych
How Athletes Can Overcome a Fear of Failure
I stayed awake in the middle of the night, not because I didn't want to sleep, but because I couldn't stop thinking about the opportunity I was about to...
Why Every Athlete Should Read ‘The Power of Now’
Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now is “a guide to spiritual enlightenment” as the book leads readers on a journey to find peace in the present moment through discovering their [...]
The Psychological Issue Behind Jon Lester’s Inability to Throw to First Base
Besides being known as one of the best pitchers in baseball, Cubs ace Jon Lester is known for his inability to throw to first base. He has a history of [...]
3 Sport Psychology Hacks That Can Help Prevent Injuries
Adrienne Langelier, MA Sport Psychology Consultant April 2017 Injuries are painful. Injuries are unfortunate. Injuries never happen at a good time....
In an Attempt to Inspire His Players, Marlins Manager Don Mattingly Had a Cinder Block Smashed on His Chest
To get his team pumped up for their Spring Training game Wednesday, Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly went to extreme measures. He didn’t give them a pep talk. No, that [...]
How Flotation Therapy Improves Recovery
What if I told you there was a recovery process that elite level athletes are doing to help push their performance to a new level that you probably...
Prevent Procastination From Ruining You Workouts and Performance
Procrastination: Tips for Changing This Common Behavior Delaying Progress On and Off the Field By Jim Carpentier, CSCS In sports, rain delays, travel...
Many Elite Basketball Players Possess These 3 Key Mental Skills
Tall. Fast. Quick. Strong. Explosive. Incredible wing-span. Absurd vertical jump. Basketball players, especially those in the NBA, are absolutely "freak...
A 4-Step Plan for Building Mental Toughness
Co-Written by: Nathan Berggrun Coaches preach it, scouts savor it, and every athlete wants nothing more than to be the most mentally tough athlete there...
5 Signs You’re a Highly Competitive Athlete
The higher level you reach in sports, the more great athletes you are surrounded by and the differences in talent levels become less obvious. With this...