Archive for the 'Inspirational Quotes' Category

Fight, Flight, FREEZE: The 7 Biggest Fears that Paralyze Athletes in Sports

March 5th, 2010

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 [...]

Performance at its Best: Apolo Anton Ohno

March 2nd, 2010

“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 [...]

Olympic Champions will need to hit 212 to be Successful

February 13th, 2010

by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP
The Olympic Games start today and the world’s finest athletes will be competing.  Who knows what will happen?  What with challenging snow conditions, injuries to some of the favorites – one of the most compelling story lines is who will win – and why.  This video is a testament to what [...]