by Dr. Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP, USOC Registry of Sport Psychogists
What do you get when you employ a positive mental attitude, strong self-motivation, well managed goal-setting, effective self-talk, a disciplined visualization of your upcoming performance, competent stress control, determined focus and concentration, and an ongoing dedication to establishing and maintaining productive relationships with both your [...]

by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP, USOC Registry of Sport Psychologists
In a previous article involving a “From the Field” interview with Dr. Stephen Walker, Podium Sports Journal answered several questions with respect to the mental conditioning these great athletes engage in prior to their competition performance.  Those questions focused on preparation under the best conditions.  However, [...]

by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP, USOC Registry of Sport Psychologists
Vancouver Olympics 2010 – Julia Mancuso Part 1

Julia Mancuso woke up yesterday morning focused on one thing:  Performing well enough to win Gold in arguably her favorite event – The Giant Slalom.  Skiing at the top of her game, Mancuso has already done America proud by [...]