Mental 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
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Recovery 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 moreGuidelines for goal-setting: Researched and Tested
Sasha DiGiulian Win’s the 2011 SCS National Championships in Sport Climbing Photos by Dominik Walker Editors Note: Goal Setting is
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by Dr. Stephen Walker, CC-AASP Robin Vealey is one of sport psychology’s best. Her book Coaching for the Inner Edge
Read moreThe Inner Game – A Different Approach to Skill Development
Last fall, I attended a UCLA football game with some friends. One couple brought their young toddler. As we tailgated,
Read moreJulia Mancuso's Day: Who Said Luck, Time and Circumstance Don't Factor In?
by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP, USOC Registry of Sport Psychologists Vancouver Olympics 2010 – Julia Mancuso Part 1 Julia Mancuso
Read moreVancouver Olympics 2010 – Are your Kids Dreaming of Being Olympians?
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.
Read morePJS Talks with Dr. Lee Hancock on Mental Skills Training for Youth Coaches & Athletes
by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP Podium’s Podcast of the Week: An Interview with Dr. Lee Hancock Lee Hancock is Chair
Read moreAthletes' Choices Can Help or Hinder the Development of Confidence
Foreward by Dr. Stephen Walker – Editor: “Confidence is a factor that can influence an athlete’s performance in remarkable ways.
Read moreThe Storybook Finish that Didn't Happen – Jenny Barringer's NCAA Cross Country Championships
by Stephen Walker, PhD, CC-AASP What Happened to Jenny Barringer? Legendary basketball coach John Wooden once said, “Things work out
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