Archive for November, 2009

From USOC’s Dr. Sean McCann: How Coaches & Athletes Can Build Stronger Performances

November 22nd, 2009

The USOC’s Coaching Newsletter – An Article on Performance Enhancement
A THREE-STEP FORMULA FOR COMPETITION READINESS: FROM PREPARATION TO EXECUTION
By Sean McCann, USOC Sport Psychologist- Strength and Power

When an athlete prepares well, has the talent, but simply doesn’t execute, it is frustrating and often puzzling to figure out what went wrong. At the Olympics, it is [...]

Sport Psychology in Working with Successful vs Unsuccessful Teams

November 13th, 2009

by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP
Podium’s Podcast of the Week – Reflections on Applied Consulting work with Teams
While working on their Master’s thesis at California State University – Fullerton, Ian Connole and Kristen Frevert  had the opportunity to consult with high school baseball teams on both ends of the spectrum in terms of success.  Those that [...]

Sweaty Palms and Cold Feet – Who’s Playing This Match Anyway?

November 9th, 2009

How to stay calm and empower your kids while watching
by Rob Polishook, MA, CPC
Imagine the scenario: You are watching your child play, and it feels like you’re the one playing. Your palms are sweaty and your feet are tapping with the immediacy of how Rafael Nadal awaits the coin toss. You look across the way [...]