Developing the Practice Intensity Habit
Practice intensity is the will, commitment, and enthusiasm to practice with a purpose. Most coaches consider it an important characteristic
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Goal Setting for Weightlifting
Ever had those days. When you just didn’t want to get out of bed, didn’t want to go to work
Read moreTeam Turns Unsung Runners Into Elite Marathoners
The following paragraphs come from a NYT article by Gina Kolata. This is only part of the article. Here’s the
Read moreReviewing Brian Handwerks' Article: Success and Risk in Extreme Sports
Yesterday four men were gored during the running of bulls in Pamplona, Spain. But if you think the risk of
Read moreExamining Academic and Athletic Motivation
Academic motivation as a predictor of academic performance for college athletes has been debated in the literature. This study examined
Read moreSport Psychologists Are Gaining Ground
WHEN Padraig Harrington won the Open Golf Championship at Carnoustie last summer, he instantly gave the credit to his psychologist.
Read moreImagery and Visualization in Sports
Imagery involves mentally rehearsing aspects of your performance. It allows you to practice in your mind before you perform, and
Read moreThe Surfer's Mind – A Review of Richard Bennett's Book
Surfersvillage Global Surf News : – – Sydney, Australia – – Renowned Performance Psychologist and Surf Psychology pioneer Richard Bennett,
Read moreThe Psychology of Skateboarding
Lecturers mike Boyd of CSUF and Mi-Sook Kim of UCSF studied amateur skateboarders to find out whether they match a
Read moreThe Do's and Don'ts of Being a Good Sport Parent
The following article was written by Carrie Cheadle, M.A. and appears on her site www.carriecheadle.com. As the parent of a
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