Talk Back to Your Negative Self Talk
6 Steps to Taming that Devilish Little Voice BY ROB POLISHOOK, MA, CPC All competitive players recognize negative self-thoughts. It
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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
Read moreFocusing Your Attention Effectively to Achieve a Podium Performance
Balancing our focus of attention is a key to performing well, especially when facing competing demands. This is even more important during competition. Focusing on the right things and sustaining that focus is the key to achieving a Podium performance. Find out what it takes.
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 moreP5 Thinking – Mental Conditioning for Peak Performance
It is a fact that successful athletes think differently. They have belief systems that support their success and they actively work to manage their thought patterns. Every athlete who has conditioned themselves mentally will have readily practiced methods or strategies that support P5 Thinking. This article reviews these concepts and recommends some exercises to develop your skill at P5 Thinking.
Read moreMental Preparation & Team Culture Count in SuperBowl XLVIII
By Matt Long, M.A., M.Ed.
Read moreMental Skills & Preparation Strategies of Olympic Gold medalists – II
Podium Sports Journal’s Podcast of the Week – An interview with Drs. Noah Gentner and Vanessa Shannon by Dr. Stephen
Read moreDJ Gregory’s Golf Gives Inspiration to Athletes in Every Sport
DJ Gregory and the PGA Tour by Dr. Stephen Walker, CC-AASP There have been a number of great stories that
Read moreMental Skills & the Preparation Strategies of Olympic Gold Medalists – I
Podium Sports Journal’s Podcast of the Week – An interview with Drs. Noah Gentner and Vanessa Shannon by Dr. Stephen
Read moreThe Dave Scott Interview
From the Editor (10.1.2011) Some of you may begin hearing about Dave Scott and Mark Allen’s concerns over the upcoming
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