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By Dr. Stephen E. Walker, PhD, CC-AASP Have you ever wondered how your thinking might influence your physical health, performance
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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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By Larry Lauer, PhD, CC-AASP “I wouldn’t want to coach her, she is a head case!”“He will never be a
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Relaxation is of great importance to any athlete striving for peak performance. Relaxation skills can help athletes reduce mental (self-doubts,
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“The influence of stress on athletic performance is a legitimate concern for most coaches and athletes. Whether we realize it
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“This week Sven Goran Eriksson blamed England’s failure at the World Cup on the absence of a mental trainer or
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Dear Podium, I’ve been having a tough time getting through the jitters before each race. I don’t sleep well the
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