Sports Psychology
Sports Psychology and the Champion Mindset
The gap in physical ability and skill level between the first and last place athletes is relatively small. So why did one win and the other lose? What separates the [...]
Sports Psychology Techniques Of Mentally Tough Olympic Athletes
The Olympic Games give us the chance to watch the world's greatest athletes fight off anxiety and develop the focus, confidence and resiliency needed for gold. This is perhaps the best example [...]
Overcome Frustration and Lower Your Golf Handicap for a Dollar
As a Mental Trainer®, I work with a lot of golfers, teaching them techniques to overcome the frustrations they experience on the course. One of the main differences between the [...]
Twitter for the Games of The XXX Olympiad
The upcoming Games of the XXX Olympiad promise to feature extraordinary stories of personal triumph. They will also illuminate several elements of sports psychology. From the original, ancient Olympic games, [...]
Sports Psychology 101
Recent studies are reporting positive results from the use of sports psychology in athletes' training, raising the question, why is psychology so important for athletes? Better Athletic Performance One objective [...]
Use Mental Movies to Beat the Competition Before You Step on the Field
You already understand the importance of weight training, speed drills and nutrition in your quest to become better at your sport. But if you’re like most athletes, you’re completely ignoring [...]
Teachable Moments: A Teambuilding Workout to Promote Healthy Relationships
My experience in the federal government and as a strength and conditioning coach have allowed me to learn, apply, implement and adapt psychology techniques from my government training into sports [...]
Listening to Music Helps Reduce Pre-Game Jitters
You’re on the way to a game or getting suited up in the locker room. Like many other athletes, you're probably listening to your favorite music. But beyond simply enjoying [...]
Mentally Overcoming Tough Injuries
NFL players suffered some brutal injuries this past weekend. Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison suffered a broken orbital bone around his right eye, and Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Eric [...]