Archive for July, 2007

The Confidence Man – Mariano Rivera

July 30, 2007
By Stephen Walker, Ph.D.
The Confidence Man – Mariano Rivera

“By the time Rivera reached the mound, he had shed all of the elements of humanity inconvenient to his job. Rivera tuned out the fans, as if switching off a light, and mentally muted Yankee Stadium’s thumping sound system; Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” had been used as the accompanying music for his entrance for four...
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The Power of Pre-Event Thought

July 27, 2007
By Stephen Walker, Ph.D.
The Power of Pre-Event Thought

“Humans think around 60,000 thoughts a day, and the quality of these thoughts is becoming increasingly important in a sport where a hundredth of a second is an eternity.” From an article on About.com by Craig Townsend. Here’s the full article. Here’s another quote: “One of the best ways to overcome negative thoughts before...
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Chipper Jones on Mental Toughness

July 24, 2007
By Stephen Walker, Ph.D.
Chipper Jones on Mental Toughness

“The game is more mental than it is physical…if you can’t handle it mentally, you’re not going to be here very long.” - Chipper Jones In this MSN video, Joe Simpson interviews Chipper Jones who talks about the mental toughness needed to succeed in baseball and the excitement of facing big league aces.
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Mental Imagery

July 23, 2007
By Stephen Walker, Ph.D.
Mental Imagery

“To be effective, like any skill, imagery needs to be developed and practiced regularly. There are four elements to mental imagery – Relaxation, Realism, Regularity and Reinforcement (the 4Rs).” This article by Brian Mac can help you incorporate visualization and mental imagery into your training toolbox. Here’s his overview on mental imagery.
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Mental Toughness Training

July 19, 2007
By Stephen Walker, Ph.D.
Mental Toughness Training

The root of mental toughness lies in motivation. Those who are deemed mentally tough typically exhibit what sports psychologists call “intrinsic motivation.” From a Men’s Fitness article by Sean Hyson, C.S.C.S. Here are the major points discussed in the article: BE A SELF-STARTER FIND YOUR “ZONE” BE POSITIVE TALK TO YOURSELF VISUALIZE MEDITATE GET...
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Marvin Zauderer on Concentration

July 18, 2007
By Stephen Walker, Ph.D.
Marvin Zauderer on Concentration

“Making or missing the move. Attacking at the right moment or hesitating. Avoiding a crash or being caught up in it. Often, the key in these cycling situations – and many others that you’re likely to face – is concentration. Maintaining, shifting, and regaining your focus could make the difference between falling short of...
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Attitude

July 18, 2007
By Stephen Walker, Ph.D.
Attitude

Attitude by Charles Swindoll “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is...
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5 Keys To Mental Toughness For Junior Golfers

July 13, 2007
By Stephen Walker, Ph.D.
5 Keys To Mental Toughness For Junior Golfers

Here’s an article on Golf Like A Pro that outlines important mental toughness skills that anyone can work on and benefit from. It’s written by Jeff Troesch, MA, LMHC, an internationally recognized expert in the mental side of golf. As the former Director of Sport Psychology for the David Leadbetter Golf Academies, Jeff has...
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Babe Ruth’s Secret Revealed

July 11, 2007
By Stephen Walker, Ph.D.
Babe Ruth’s Secret Revealed

“The scientific ivory hunters of Columbia University discovered that the secret of Babe Ruth’s batting, reduced to non-scientific terms, is that his eyes and ears function more rapidly than those of other players; that his brain records sensations more quickly and transmits its orders to the muscles much faster than does that of the...
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Getting in the Zone – Cricket Psychology

July 10, 2007
By Stephen Walker, Ph.D.
Getting in the Zone – Cricket Psychology

“I have come to realize that disliking someone can give you a lot of motivation. I know it sounds mean and some people might say that it’s not in the spirit of the game but nowadays you have to do everything possible to gain an edge. If that means that I have to look...
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