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There were several top videos presented on You Tube this year that merit another viewing – especially because they represent many of the values and principles Podium would like to share with its readers.  Research on laughter and its impact on the nervous system and our stress hormones suggest that we should look for...
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Box of Dreams A poem by Charles Pfeil I opened my little box of dreams today Elated again for it never forgets Treasuring my hopes, desires, imaginations _ I pursue these dreams not in wild abandon Rather with vision and purpose To make myself and those around me better _ Though each passing day...
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There are many features that make PETTLEP a fully functional aspect of mental conditioning especially for athletes of sports that require fine motor coordination (aka. gymnastics, diving, high jumpers, pole vaulters etc).  However, it should also be known that even endurance athletes can employ methods that reinforce the experience of “going with the flow”...
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Thanks to Dan Peterson from 80percent mental – for his great interview with Peter Vint Peter Vint is the High Performance Director for the United States Olympic Committee. His responsibilities include leading and coordinating the efforts of sport science and medical professionals focused on the Olympic sports of swimming, track and field, shooting, equestrian,...
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There is no doubt some great coaches in the NFL don’t last long.  Just ask Josh McDaniel, the Broncos beleaguered former coach.  Anyway you look at it this is a great mix of music and video clips featured originally on YouTube.com but recently aired on Showtime’s Inside the NFL. Enjoy!  Its really worth the...
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Thanks to Jared Little for sharing the Story – Amazing In 2007 Brian Boyle competed in his first Ironman triathlon and finished in a time of 14 hours and 42 minutes. Last month (Nov. 6) in Florida he dropped over 4.5 hours when he finished his third Ironman in a time of 10 hours...
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A Q/A With A Mom Who Wants Coaching on How She Should Motivate Her Twin Son & Daughter: Dear Dr. Walker, I have six year old twins, a boy and a girl.  They are both extraordinarily athletic.  My son, especially, seems to excel at every sport he tries, and already has a physique that...
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Al Pacino starred in the leading role as coach of the “Sharks” in Oliver Stone’s Any Given Sunday. It is in my mind the best speech in the movies and draws on the most important elements of teamwork, believing in yourself, and giving your ALL.  For every coach and player who ever wanted to...
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What Does Mental Training Do for an Athlete? Many people lack a basic understanding of applied sport psychology, yet the world’s best athletes are likely to use one.  Why?  Have you ever thought about how a strong foundation of mental conditioning skills might benefit you or your team?  Those that have explored this question...
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Dear Friends, As I’ve been observing the difficulties so many of us have had over the last few years – I’m reminded of the formula:  REALITY /(divided by) EXPECTATIONS = HAPPINESS. It takes awhile to really grasp the full picture of what this formula says, but once you ponder it awhile, you will be...
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