Gallwey's book, first published in 1972, stressed the importance of quieting the mind, focusing on the task at hand without expectations, and setting clear, manageable goals. Indeed, Gallwey, using …
Focusing Your Best When Scouts are Watching
Regular distractions such as fans, injury, results, opponents etc. can be hard enough to block out. Throw in the added pressure of college coaches or scouts watching you perform and many athletes …
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The Golfer’s Mind by Bob Rotella
Dr. Bob Rotella has long been recognized as a leading figure in sports psychology. As director of sports psychology for 20 years at the University of Virginia, Dr. Rotella helped popularize the field …
11 Simple Guidelines for Motocross Parents
Several parents asked how they should interact with their child at races, in practice, and off the track. Dr. Cohn discusses a few general guidelines parents or motocross racers can follow to help …
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5 Tips for Breaking Free of a Performance Slump
Every athlete, at some point in his or her career, experiences a slump in performance or a performance plateau, which sometimes feels like a slump to athletes who have had steady improvement during …
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4 Sports Psychology Strategies for Crunch-Time
No one wants to talk about the five-letter dirty word "choke" in sports. It happens at all levels in sports and performance from junior to professional athletes. It is what every athlete fears the …
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