Comments for Podium Sports Journal

Comment on Parenting Competitive Kids by Maggie Macaulay

Maggie Macaulay — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:59:11 +0000

Thank you for this balanced article for parents. I will include a link in our next issue of Parenting News, a free weekly e-zine from the International Network for Children and Families. We share your supportive views! Please see www.INCAF.com for more.

Maggie Macaulay, MS Ed
www.WholeHeartedParenting.com

Comment on Overtraining & Under-recovery by MARK

MARK — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:29:38 +0000

I AM 29 YEARS OLD AND UNTIL ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO I WAS A VERY ACTIVE PERSON. IT ALL STARTED WHEN I GOT A PAIR OF STRENGHT SHOES AND STARTED RUNNING 100 YARD SPRINTS AND LIFTING WEIGHTS HARD AFTERWARDS. I RAN AND LIFTED ABOUT FOUR OR FIVE DAYS OUT OF THE WEEK. AT THE SAME TIME I WAS EXPERIENCING STRESS ON MY JOB AND I NOTICED THAT IT BOTHERED ME MORE THAN USUAL. I STARTED TO NOTICE THAT I WOULD SWEAT A LOT AND MY HEART WOULD BE RACING ON AND OFF. JUST WHEN I THOUGHT THINGS COULDN’T GET WORSE I COULD NOT SLEEP AT NIGHT AND AFTER A WHILE OF NOT SLEEPING MY CONCENTRATION WENT OUT OF THE WINDOW. ALONG WITH THE REST OF THIS NIGHTMARE MY STRENGHT AND SEX DRIVE DECREASED DRAMATICALLY. FINALLY I HIT ROCK BOTTOM AND CHECKED MYSELF INTO A MENTAL HOSPITAL BECAUSE I ACTUALLY THOUGHT I WAS GOING CRAZY. I STAYED ONLY A WEEK. BEING THAT I ALWAYS CONSIDERED MYSELF A VERY STURDY INDIVIDUAL MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY THIS WAS JUST A SHOCKER. RECENTLY I HAVE GOTTEN A LITTLE BETTER BUT I STILL AM NOT BACK TO FEELING LIKE MYSELF. I STILL CAN’T EXERCISE WITHOUT HAVING TO SACRIFICE THE LITTLE PROGRESS THAT I HAVE MADE. MY QUESTION TO YOU IS: AM I STUCK FEELING LIKE THIS FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND CAN YOU RECOMMEND SOME SUPPLEMENTS TO AID MY RECOVERY

Comment on The Nine Mental Skills of a Successful Athlete by oMAR bIN mD. sALLEH

oMAR bIN mD. sALLEH — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:50:06 +0000

Dear Dr. Lesyk
I would like to have a copy of the questionnaire and scoring instructions for my study purposes. Thank you. Omar Md. Salleh.

Comment on Competing with Heart – Racing with Gratitude by hal lifson

hal lifson — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:57:31 +0000

What a great and truly inspirational posting!! I am an entertainment magazine writer in Los Angeles, and write for IN TOUCH, THE ENQUIRER, and STAR magazine to name a few. I have been spreading the word about Kara Goucher, clearly the next “big thing” in women’s sports waiting to happen. You will hopefully be reading more about Kara in sports pages and entertainment magazines as I work my magic. I am a former PR man also, so I know how to promote a name and face. Kara’s is unforgettable and deserves much recognition and accolades! Good work.

Comment on Eating Disorders in Athletes by Stephanie Long

Stephanie Long — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:50:54 +0000

There’s a new book coming out in spring of ‘08 called, “Exercise Balance: What’s Too Much, What’s Too Little, and What’s Just Right for You.” It’s got reat imformation for elite athletes, as well as excessive exercisers. I recommend that you get a copy when it’s available. One of the authors is Ron Thompson who is an expert in this field.

Comment on Using Hypnosis in Athletic Performance by Self Hypnosis

Self Hypnosis — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:53:11 +0000

I did not know about this. This event evidently shows the immense power of hypnosis. It is simply beyond our imagination.

Comment on 5 Keys To Mental Toughness For Junior Golfers by Rob Robson

Rob Robson — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:42:04 +0000

I’d probably like to see “set out to enjoy your golf” in there too.

Comment on Where Are You Right Now? by Rob robson

Rob robson — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:40:07 +0000

Performance profiling is useful, but can often be misused - or shoudl that be used less than optimally.

The most important principle is that it uses the athlete’s own conception of performance, facilitated by a coach or psychologist, to build the profile. The fact that a teenage athlete, for example, may have a limited understanding of psychological preparation, say, or nutrition, isn’t important. The profile in itself can inform the coach or psychologist where education may be required. If used year on year (allowing the athlete to the profile can be used to say “look how far you have come in your understanding of what it takes to perform”.

Another strength is that it also doesn’t rely on technical understanding of specific concepts, or measures (e.g. psychological) and so can easily be picked up by a coach and used well. However, I think the optimal scenario is an independent facilitator (e.g. psychologist) working it through with the athlete, then having the coach rate the athlete on each dimension as well as the athlete rating themselves. Take care not to let the coach hijack the athlete’s definitions though.

Comment on Babe Ruth’s Secret Revealed by Cricket Fitness - David Hinchliffe

Cricket Fitness - David Hinchliffe — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:19:29 +0000

I beleive a similar study was done of the great cricketer Don Bradman and it was found that although his eyesight was good, it was not above normal. The difference was in his ability to process information more quickly than any other batter and create a 3D image of the trajectory of the ball before it had arrived.

I’m presuming Babe Ruth was similar.

Comment on Hate Motivates by cRICKET fITNESS - dAVID HINCHLIFFE

cRICKET fITNESS - dAVID HINCHLIFFE — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:41:08 +0000

It’s an approach I have not come across before. I did an interview with Roy Palmer about getting into the zone. He bases his principles on relaxing at the crease rather than being motivated by hate. Take a look if you get a chance: http://www.harrowdrive.com/how-to-improve-your-cricket-by-doing-less/