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by TC North, PhD and Stephen Walker, PhD Who’d a thunk it? After starting...
Editor’s note: This week the local paper did an expose about a local high...
by Stephen Walker, PhD and Alec Baker, PsyD “The most important reason that kids...
For Podium Sports Journal by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP and Alec Baker, PsyD What...
by Dr. Haley Perlus To best understand ways we can better support our child athletes, we would all do well to remember a few important facts. The number one reason your athletes participate in sport is to have fun. Of all the young people who participate in athletics, 90% are involved in some form...
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There were several top videos presented on You Tube this year that merit another viewing – especially because they represent many of the values and principles Podium would like to share with its readers. Research on laughter and its impact on the nervous system and our stress hormones suggest that we should look for...
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Box of Dreams A poem by Charles Pfeil I opened my little box of dreams today Elated again for it never forgets Treasuring my hopes, desires, imaginations _ I pursue these dreams not in wild abandon Rather with vision and purpose To make myself and those around me better _ Though each passing day...
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by Simon Hartley, MSc Psychological momentum is a phenomenon that is commonly reported by athletes, coaches and commentators in sport. However, its existence is not universally recognised. Within the academic sport psychology community, it is probably fair to say the jury is still out (Crust & Nesti 2006). Those who play, coach or watch...
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There are many features that make PETTLEP a fully functional aspect of mental conditioning especially for athletes of sports that require fine motor coordination (aka. gymnastics, diving, high jumpers, pole vaulters etc). However, it should also be known that even endurance athletes can employ methods that reinforce the experience of “going with the flow”...
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Dr Dave Smith explores what we have learned about effective imagery use from a decade of research and applied practice utilising the PETTLEP model of imagery. Podium Sports Journal has featured a series on the subject with attention given to some of the specific research results discussed in the series. Please stay tuned to...
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Thanks to Dan Peterson from 80percent mental – for his great interview with Peter Vint Peter Vint is the High Performance Director for the United States Olympic Committee. His responsibilities include leading and coordinating the efforts of sport science and medical professionals focused on the Olympic sports of swimming, track and field, shooting, equestrian,...
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Thanks to Jared Little for sharing the Story – Amazing In 2007 Brian Boyle competed in his first Ironman triathlon and finished in a time of 14 hours and 42 minutes. Last month (Nov. 6) in Florida he dropped over 4.5 hours when he finished his third Ironman in a time of 10 hours...
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From the Editor (10.1.2011) Some of you may begin hearing about Dave Scott and Mark Allen’s concerns over the upcoming release of Matt Fitzgerald’s depiction of (“IronWar”, VeloPress, 2011). They feel strongly enough about the piece to sue the author and VeloPress for defamation of character and state flat out that there are erroneous...
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From the Editor: Having worked with numerous goalies and goal keepers over the years, it is pretty rare that you find an article, post, or podcast that does justice to the job these brave and “lonely” souls endeavor to do well. The podcast was my first exposure to Radiolab. You would think that Radiolab...
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Podium’s Podcast of the Month – Featuring – Dr. Kevin L. Burke Editor’s note: As the summer creeps into view, NASCAR is beginning to ramp up and The IRL is gaining momentum. America’s favorite racing venues are virtually sold out weeks in advance as fans clamor to catch all the action. Emerging as one...
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Stephen Walker interviews Paige Gregson, a graduate student Brock University completing her masters in sport sciences.
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A Podcast with Dr. Daniel Gould - Advisor to the USOC and Director of the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University.
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Podium Sports Journal’s Podcast of the Week – An interview with Drs. Noah Gentner and Vanessa Shannon by Dr. Stephen Walker, CC-AASP This podcast was the second of a two part podcast with Drs. Noah Gentner and Vanessa Shannon on qualitative research they conducted with Olympic Gold medalists from the 2004 Olympics in Athens,...
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Podium Sports Journal’s Podcast of the Week – An interview with Drs. Noah Gentner and Vanessa Shannon by Dr. Stephen Walker, CC-AASP This podcast was the first of a two part podcast with Drs. Noah Gentner and Vanessa Shannon on qualitative research they conducted with Olympic Gold medalists from the 2004 Olympics in Athens,...
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by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP Podium’s Podcast of the Week: An Interview with Dr. Lee Hancock Lee Hancock is Chair of the Kinesiology Master’s Program at California State University – Dominguez Hills. He is a former college and semi-professional soccer player and Founding Director of DevelopMental Solutions – a consulting group working with athletes,...
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Editor’s note: This week the local paper did an expose about a local high school wresting coach who was arrested and charged with sexual assault on a minor by a person in a position of trust. Turns out this coach has a stellar won-loss record, steered his team to a State Championship and was...
by Stephen Walker, PhD and Alec Baker, PsyD “The most important reason that kids play sports is because it’s fun. When it stops being fun, they’ll stop wanting to play, and they’ll stop learning.” – Harry Sheehy Parents have a huge impact on the quality of their sports kid’s experience. This article is designed...
by Ryan Rivera After a Major Injury Athletes take a lot of physical abuse on their way to achieving greatness. They deal with nicks, cuts, aches and pains every day, and in general it’s easy to overcome those bumps and bruises and keep active. But when you suffer from a major injury, it can...
by Will Murray & Stephen Walker Pre-race jitters bother almost everybody. For some athletes, the jitters are so bad that they withdraw from some races or decide to give up racing altogether. For others, those nervous feelings impair their ability to perform. One professional triathlete, an 11-time Ironman finisher, got so nervous before his...
