ROB POLISHOOK, MA, CPC
How many times have you heard the   following from a coach, parent, or teammate? “If only he played to his potential”… “If only she could play matches like she plays in practice”… “If only he wouldn’t get tight during crucial points”… “If only she would just let herself go and play”… “He [...]

“I’ve always, in the back of my head, wanted to be known as one of the greatest short track speedskaters of all time,” he told The Associated Press on Monday and on Friday, he brought it all home.
by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP, USOC Registry of Sport Psychologists
“In the end, its the extra effort that separates [...]

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, [...]