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		<title>Leaping in Basketball &amp; Football &#8211; The Truth about Vertical Jump</title>
		<link>http://www.podiumsportsjournal.com/2010/07/18/leaping-in-basketball-football-the-truth-about-vertical-jump/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Stein</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Alan Stein Whether reading a hoops magazine, visiting a basketball website or reading about the NFL Scouting Combine, I am constantly bombarded with advertisements for vertical jump programs; created by guys claiming to be experts at improving a player’s explosiveness and athletic ability.  I rarely know who any of these guys are yet they claim to be industry experts; all of which are selling programs, gizmos, gadgets, and even pills that promise to deliver unbelievable improvement in one’s vertical jump.  After researching this and their programs to large extent, it is my professional opinion that most of these programs are a sham. These guys are not credible strength coaches or performance specialists; they are simply con artists.  Listen to some of these claims: “If you&#8217;ve been wanting to dramatically, easily, and quickly enhance your athletic ability, so you&#8217;ll dominate the competition and hold the capability of performing effortless magical plays, I&#8217;ve got the most important letter you&#8217;ll ever read. Just take a minute and read below to see how you can crush your frustrating lack of athletic ability problems once and for all.” “How would you like to know exactly how to develop court dominating power, sick athleticism, rock [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Parent’s Guide to Talent Development</title>
		<link>http://www.podiumsportsjournal.com/2010/07/17/parent%e2%80%99s-guide-to-talent-development/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian McCormick CSCS MSS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Brian McCormick, CSCS, MSS Talent development is a process and developing the proper psychological skills and mental approach is as important as developing one’s vertical jump or shooting mechanics. Unfortunately, when evaluating talent, recruiting players or drafting prospects, one cannot accurately measure a player’s mental and psychological skills and talents. How do you measure a player’s work ethic? How do you ascertain his stick-to-itiveness? How do you gauge his motivation? How does the talented player react when the game is no longer easy? How do young athletes handle the pressure of early expectations? How do players handle mistakes and criticism? At the highest levels, the physical differences are minimal.  Elite performers separate themselves through their work ethic, competitiveness and mental and psychological skills and talents. The following five steps offer parents a guide to navigate the complex talent development process. 1. Work Ethic Magic Johnson says, “The best players are almost always the hardest workers.” Natural talent, size and athleticism can take a player far, but nobody reaches an expert level without a tremendous work ethic. “Deron [Williams of the Utah Jazz] was the type of guy who always worked extremely hard,” [Cleve] Ryan [Williams’ middle school coach] goes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Move Over Dewyane &amp; Chris &#8211; LeBron is Here! -or- The King and Two Princes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noah Gentner PhD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Noah Gentner, PhD, CC-AASP Thursday night was one of the biggest nights in NBA history.  Whether you liked the way LeBron James made his announcement or not there is no arguing that it was a huge night for the NBA.  Throughout history we have seen great players team up (West, Baylor, and Wilt; Jordan and Pippen; Olajuwon, Barkley, and Drexler; Shaq, Kobe, Malone, and Payton; Pierce, Allen, and Garnett) but we have never seen three of the best players in the NBA decide to play together in their absolute primes.  On paper this “super-team” looks unbeatable.  Talk to Heat fans and they’re convinced that Wade is going to average 50 points a game, LeBron will get 40 points and 25 assists, while Bosh scores 30 with 25 rebounds.  The 1996 Bulls record of 72 wins? History.  The next 10 NBA titles?  Over.  Hand them to Miami.  Ok, hyperbole aside that team is going to be good…probably really good.  However, their ultimate success (read: how many titles they win) will largely hinge upon the following question.  How well will these three superstars work together?  Will they be able to put their king-sized (pun intended) egos aside for the betterment of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Coach for Life: The Legacy of John Wooden</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:44:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Walker, Ph.D.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s lives but his legacy and &#8220;Pyramid of Success&#8221; will transcend his passing for many years to come.  Wooden is without peer as the most successful coach in NCAA Basketball &#8211; having won 10 Championships with teams known as much for their character as their prowess on the court. As I understand it, the 21st of June this year was the first time John Wooden didn&#8217;t sit down and pen a love letter to his best girl, his wife Nellie, who he missed dearly until joining her on June 5th, 2010.  He had said numerous times that he was not afraid to die because he clearly believed death was his only chance to be with her again. Wooden was a throwback to days of honor, where rules of conduct were clear and had meaning.  He was so devoted to Nellie it is reported that he slept only on his half of the bed, only on his pillow, only on top of the sheets, never between, with just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NBA Finals: Who will &#8220;Turn it On&#8221;?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:18:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noah Gentner PhD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thursday, June 3rd 2010, 11:10 PM by Noah Gentner, PhD, CC-AASP Flipping the Switch There is an old adage in sports that you can’t just “turn it on” whenever you want.  You can’t coast against weaker competition and then magically flip a switch and play great against a stronger opponent.  The prevailing logic has always been that anyone who thinks they can “turn it on” at any moment is destined to fail.  Well, the Lakers and Celtics might be changing the way we think. The Celtics stumbled into the playoffs with a 27-27 record in their last 54 games and most people, including me, wrote them off as old and washed up.  The general sentiment was that they would quietly bow out in the first or second round and the Big 3’s dynasty would be over.  The Lakers on the other hand finished with a strong record and as the top seed in the West but still seemed to coast through the end of the season and even early in their playoff series against the Thunder.  For the last few weeks of the season Kobe Bryant specifically seemed to be unusually relaxed and less intense than we are accustomed to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MLB Missed Calls: Is What you See &#8211; Real or an Illusion?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Walker, Ph.D.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8211; Armando Galarraga had a perfect game going (no hits, no walks, no runs.)  That perfect game was stolen from him as Joyce insisted the base runner was safe, causing a furor that had Detroit fans in a frenzy &#8211; and manager Jim Leyland in La-La land as replays showed indisputable evidence of Galarraga&#8217;s foot on the bag while Donald was clearly not there. Many people have difficulty accepting that referee&#8217;s and umpires are unbiased and completely professional in their approach to their job.  Instant replay might have been used in this situation if MLB didn&#8217;t limit its use to home runs.  Might this impact Galarraga&#8217;s year moving forward?  Maybe, but given he promptly went back to the mound and finished off the game &#8211; he appears to have taken it in stride.  We&#8217;ll see as his season progresses. Dr. Dan Simons, a Harvard trained psychologist now teaching at the University of Illinois probably has an explanation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pain is Temporary &#8211; Quitting Lasts Forever</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 15:46:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noah Gentner PhD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Noah Gentner, PhD “Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever.”  That quote by Lance Armstrong became my mantra as I prepared to run my first marathon several years ago.  My best friend, Ashwin, and I had decided to take on the challenge of running a marathon and our predominant goal was to finish without walking.  Yes, we started small, no time goals, just finish without walking.  As the race approached I came across that quote and it really inspired me.  I thought, “That quote is going to get me through the wall.”  Armed with my new mantra I was extremely confident.  My confidence only increased as we cruised through the first half of the marathon.  Then we hit mile 17 and…SMACK, I ran face-first into the wall.  Ashwin, who was feeling great, did all but put me on his shoulders to get me through the next few miles.  Between his encouragement and Lance Armstrong’s voice in my head I was intent on fighting through the pain.  I WAS going to run the entire race.  That bravado lasted until mile 20 when I ran into a much harder and thicker wall.  At that point running six more miles seemed impossible.  Still, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Golfer in You</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2010 00:34:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Walker, Ph.D.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Thanks to Bob Fisher for the photo &#8211; Fisher is the Team photographer for the Montreal Canadians) A Poem by Charles Pfeil Nice shot, your partner replies as the ball rises in a graceful arc against the clear blue sky Bending ever so slightly before it lands far away, down the fairway Bouncing, bouncing, rolling, rolling until it comes to rest, never out of sight So effortless, for today the golfer in you has come to play *** You have worked so hard for so many years searching for secrets adjusting your swing, clubs, and mind Ever vigilant, always hopeful to play this way No anxiety, no frustration, no what if ahead no if only behind Just peaceful exhilaration as you watch the round unfold *** When it is over, your smile runs deep The passion and calm of this day are secure in your soul to be treasured forever You have been blessed you have experienced the essence of golf the enchantment of the game *** But the golfer in you is a vagabond He was here today and will be gone tomorrow In his absence you will enjoy an occasional feeling of his touch But you will always [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Your Focus on Achieving Success or Avoiding Failure?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 17:28:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noah Gentner PhD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Positive Side of Hate by Noah Gentner, PhD, CC-AASP I’m a Chicago Bulls fan; have been all my life.  And while I worship Michael Jordan (sorry LeBron, he’s still the best ever…BY FAR), I’m not one of those Bulls “fans” who haven’t watched a game since he retired in 1998 (and yes that was his official retirement as far as I’m concerned…the Wizards years never happened).  So, I was watching on Tuesday night as the Bulls were sent home from the Playoffs by the Cavs.  While I was disappointed I saw something in the final minutes that gave me hope for the future.  Derrick Rose, the Bulls young, extremely talented, and homegrown point guard, barely missed two key shots late in the game.  Why would that excite me?  Well, the misses certainly didn’t have me jumping for joy, but Rose’s reaction to them did.  As the Cavs were sealing the game at the free-throw line the camera panned to Rose crouching on the court with a look of extreme disappointment on his face.  You could almost see him thinking, “I don’t ever want to have this feeling again.” One of the characteristics that separates elite athletes from their less [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Key Mental Skills in Race Car Driving &#8211; Dr. Kevin L. Burke</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 03:21:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Walker, Ph.D.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Podium&#8217;s Podcast of the Month &#8211; Featuring &#8211; Dr. Kevin L. Burke Editor&#8217;s note: As the summer creeps into view, NASCAR is beginning to ramp up and The IRL is gaining momentum.  America&#8217;s favorite racing venues are virtually sold out weeks in advance as fans clamor to catch all the action.  Emerging as one of this countries most popular sports &#8211; NASCAR racing is capturing new fans every week.  The why is not hard to figure as race cars reach speeds approaching 200 mph in tight conditions and not a week goes by without at least one crash.  The risk to life and limb is immense and the sport challenges a team to deliver week in and week out.  Of course, the success or demise of a team rests in the skill of their driver, whose task is to win or be competitive every time the flag drops.  The job takes more than skill and guts&#8230;.it is vital that drivers are both physically gifted and mentally tough enough to endure four hours of the most grueling of conditions. Dr. Kevin L. Burke is a long time member of AASP &#8211; and is one of the  foremost authorities on the psychology [...]]]></description>
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