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by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP, USOC Registry of Sport Psychologists People have a pretty clear understanding that to succeed in sports at the highest level one must be committed, have a clear understanding of the task at hand, and marshal their resources effectively if they are to achieve their potential and perform their best. ...
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There are dozens of highlights at every AASP conference and they include the great research presented, successes recognized, new horizons pursued by people who almost without exception favor the tenets of positive psychology in practice.  One of the most insightful experiences in this meeting came from Jim Loehr, EdD, CEO of the Human Performance...
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Anyone who has ever attended a conference of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology can get overwhelmed once the Coleman Griffith Lecture finishes.  This year an apt tribute to the first 25 years of AASP was offered as past-presidents Jean Williams, Michael Saks and Marty Ewing enlightened the audience in many ways.  First off,...
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The Association for Applied Sport Psychology is meeting this week in Providence, Rhode Island – and it will prove to be a benchmark meeting for several reasons.  The best and the brightest will be featuring their work in what will perhaps be the highest profile meeting of its type in recent years. Division 47...
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This article was circulating through the Positive Coaching Alliance Group in Linked-in.  Jack Perconte was a major league baseball player turned coach who is a strong advocate in the positive psychology movement.  This is a great read for both prospective and veteran coaches alike.  Thanks Jack! by Jack Perconte A memorable quote from an...
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The fun theory gets traction from the fabulously effective “Piano Stairs”.  This is an encore for this piece in Podium Sports Journal – but perhaps because its been so effective.  Almost 13 million viewers have watched this video produced The Fun Theory in an effort sponsored by Volkswagen.  Located in a subway station in...
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by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP, USOC Registry of Sport Psychologists It was roughly 50 years ago, and I was anointed with a new nickname.  The Cherry Hills Bruins of the Young America League Football organization had just given us a new coach.  Right away I discovered that he wasn’t very good with names.  He...
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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 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 a void in many people’s lives but his legacy and “Pyramid of Success” will transcend his passing for many years to come.  Wooden is without...
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by Dr. Stephen Walker, CC-AASP, USOC Registry of Sport Psychologists Major League Baseball was rocked the other day by the blown call of  Umpire Jim Joyce.  In the top half of the 9th inning, with a lead of 3-0 and two outs recorded – Armando Galarraga had a perfect game going (no hits, no...
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