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		<title>Having a Vision</title>
		<link>http://www.podiumsportsjournal.com/2010/07/22/having-a-vision/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:21:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Walker, Ph.D.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [Walt Disney] 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, which can be used in a variety of ways. Imagery is most powerful through helping us create a vision. I believe that we have to see and feel what it is that we really want to achieve. A goal for some is to become a millionaire. So, one imagery activity at workshops is to picture themselves with a million dollars.  Rarely do people actually picture themselves lying in a pool of money, instead, we see ourselves doing specific activities. We picture the types of activities we’re doing, who we’re interacting with, and the feeling of being a millionaire. For instance, perhaps we see ourselves donating the money, which makes us feel special and worthy. It is a fun exercise, but the importance is to help create an impetus for our actions. The best part of imagery is that it is easy to help create our vision. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leaping in Basketball &amp; Football &#8211; The Truth about Vertical Jump</title>
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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>Football Training Heats Up &#8211; Coaches Are Responsible for More than Conditioning</title>
		<link>http://www.podiumsportsjournal.com/2010/07/13/football-training-heats-up-coaches-are-responsible-for-more-than-conditioning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:32:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Fitzgerald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Friday Night Rights: Arrest of Middletown Coaches Evokes Lessons of Stinson Case July 13, 2010 Last week, two Middletown (Conn.) assistant football coaches were arrested on misdemeanor charges of second-degree reckless endangerment after allegedly withholding water from players during a strength and conditioning workout.  One of the players allegedly collapsed during the workout, which was held in 93 degree temperatures.  On that day that the National Weather Service placed sections of the state under a high-heat advisory.  Conflicting accounts of the story followed, including that of the school, which claims that the players each had their own water bottle and that the player in question did not collapse, but merely felt queasy and light-headed. The facts of this case are unclear and the school appears satisfied that the coaches acted appropriately.  Nevertheless, it serves as a timely reminder of the liability that coaches, athletic directors and schools face with respect to the safety of their student athletes. Last fall, Connecticut Sports Law discussed the tragic case of Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Jason David Stinson,  the first reported criminal case brought against a coach in connection with a player’s on-field death.  The coach was ultimately acquitted.  However, the well-publicized case was bound to [...]]]></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>Parents and Performance in Youth Sports</title>
		<link>http://www.podiumsportsjournal.com/2010/06/20/parents-and-performance-in-youth-sports/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:50:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian McCormick CSCS MSS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Brian McCormick, CSCS, MSS Last weekend at a recreation volleyball league, I witnessed a familiar scene. The teams scrimmaged at the end of the one-hour clinic. A 7th grader stepped to the service line, and her father said something to her. She served underhand because the game was close, and she wanted to get her serve in the court. Her father told her to serve overhand. She looked at her father and dismissed him. She served again. The next time her serve came around, her father implored her to serve overhand. She did. She scored. She served again and missed. It happened to be game point. She said that she always misses on game point. This is a very recreational clinic-league. It uses the principles of “Games for Understanding” to teach basic volleyball skills to young, recreational players. The coaches are volunteer parents who receive brief instructions from the clinician before each drill. Everyone enjoys the experience, which lacks the performance pressure and intensity of a typical youth league. The atmosphere is more like a group of children playing at the park. This changes, of course, when the parents send different messages than the parent-coaches and clinician. Even in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Suffering: Preparing to Push Yourself through a Hard Effort</title>
		<link>http://www.podiumsportsjournal.com/2010/06/16/suffering-preparing-to-push-yourself-through-a-hard-effort/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carrie Cheadle MA CC-AASP</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the editor:  This piece by Carrie Cheadle is a marvelous guideline for the best practices in managing suffering in cycling. yet the principles are applicable to endurance running and triathlon, as well.  For additional reading on this matter, check out Phil Moore&#8217;s research on suffereing - Podium Archives July, 2009. by Carrie Cheadle, M.A., CC-AASP Your heart is pumping, your legs are burning, and you’re dripping enough sweat to put out a small forest fire… you are suffering. When you’ve taken care of the elements that can contribute to pain – hydration, nutrition, fitness, training… what’s left? Your mindset plays a huge part in your ability to tolerate pain. If you want to be a competitive cyclist, you have to know how to go deep into the pain cave.  A cyclist’s ability to suffer often determines who steps onto the podium and who is standing off to the side. Whether you’re climbing a 10% grade, bridging a gap, or sprinting for the finish, there will be times when you need to dig deep and go harder than you ever thought possible – so how do you it? “I’ll tell you what racing’s about. It’s about suffering. It’s about pain [...]]]></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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