Posts Tagged ‘ Lindsey Vonn ’

by Dr. Haley Perlus How many ski racers have you witnessed having a perfect run, let alone two perfect runs in one race? We all know the answer…perfect performances are extremely rare, especially in Alpine ski racing. Olympic athletes have high personal standards of performance and continue to push the boundaries in their sport....
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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...
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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...
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