“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 Dr. Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP, USOC Registry of Sport Psychogists
What do you get when you employ a positive mental attitude, strong self-motivation, well managed goal-setting, effective self-talk, a disciplined visualization of your upcoming performance, competent stress control, determined focus and concentration, and an ongoing dedication to establishing and maintaining productive relationships with both your [...]

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, [...]