by Dr. Rob Bell Walt Disney passed away before Magic Kingdom was built. At the coronation, an individual stated “It’s too bad that he didn’t live to see this.” Someone replied, “He saw it before any of us did, that’s why it’s here.” One of the most powerful mental skills is imagery,...
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By Alan Stein Whether reading a hoops magazine, visiting a basketball website or reading about the NFL Scouting Combine, I am constantly bombarded with advertisements for vertical jump programs; created by guys claiming to be experts at improving a player’s explosiveness and athletic ability. ...
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by Brian McCormick, CSCS, MSS Talent development is a process and developing the proper psychological skills and mental approach is as important as developing one’s vertical jump or shooting mechanics. Unfortunately, when evaluating talent, recruiting players or drafting prospects, one cannot accurately measure a...
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Friday Night Rights: Arrest of Middletown Coaches Evokes Lessons of Stinson Case July 13, 2010 Last week, two Middletown (Conn.) assistant football coaches were arrested on misdemeanor charges of...
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by Noah Gentner, PhD, CC-AASP Thursday night was one of the biggest nights in NBA history. Whether you liked the way LeBron James made his announcement or not there...
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By Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP, USOC Registry of Sport Psychologists Few men have achieved both success and been respected for character like John Wooden. His passing this month leaves...
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