Competing with Heart – Racing with Gratitude
By Dr. Stephen Walker PhD, NCC, CMPC, USOC Registry of Sport Psychology On August 25, 2007, the world of
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Professional Baseball’s Mental Coaching Revolution
Athletes are thinking differently, Joe Maddon sure is!
Read moreGrowth Mindset – Don’t Leave Home Without It!
A growth mindset is the Key. Performers who focus on their own preparation, give their best effort and manage a positive attitude are way more likely to be their best when it’s “GO TIME”. They don’t compare themselves to others, for their focus centers exclusively on improving themselves. Their Performances are more consistent because of it. Adopt a Growth mindset – Don’t leave home without it. Be your Best when it Counts the Most.
Read moreRecovery from Distractions Fast: The Thought Pattern Interrupt (TPI)
Athletes in every sport will from time to time lose focus, become self-conscious, have self-doubts to contend with and worry
Read moreThe Protective Effects of Positive Emotions & Your Heart Health
By Dr. Stephen E. Walker, PhD, CC-AASP Have you ever wondered how your thinking might influence your physical health, performance
Read moreBad Boys in the NFL – Who Succeeds at Making a Comeback?
by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP, USOC Registry of Sport Psychologists and Loren Fogelman, MEd, EFT-ADV, Sport Performance Consultant -When
Read moreBrainspotting Part 1: A Neurobehavioral Treatment for Sports Trauma
From the Editor: Brainspotting is an emerging treatment modality used by a growing collection of mental health practitioners originally designed
Read moreRace As Well As You Train – Ski Racing & Anxiety in Sports
by Dr. Haley Perlus with Stephen Walker, PhD How nervous do you get on race day? How do you feel
Read moreLife, Community & Energy – A Message from Dr. Jim Loehr
There are dozens of highlights at every AASP conference and they include the great research presented, successes recognized, new horizons
Read moreFrom the Field: Q/A with the Doc – Parenting Kid Athletes
by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP, USOC Registry of Sport Psychologists Question: “My 13-year-old son is really getting into soccer. I
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