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Before we get into discussion on how good athletes can become GREAT athletes, iwe do have to recognize one fact: Yes, there are some elite athletes who are just built different. Lance Armstrong has those alien-sized lungs that helped him improve endurance and improve speed. Michael Jordan has kneecaps that are not like other kneecaps on this planet, and those kneecaps came in awfully handy for    .. more …

Sport psychology is a discipline that blends the observation of human behaviors with the excitement of athletics. When a professional in sport psychology observes an athlete, the goal is to notice behaviors that can be eliminated or improved in order to improve the athlete’s performance. These professionals can work in the research of sport psychology or teach those who want to become sport    .. more …

To most Americans, Major League Baseball (MLB) is one of the most, if not the most exciting sport in the country. It is therefore a favorite choice among sports bettors when it comes to online sports betting. These sports bettors are growing in number and so are websites that also offer, aside from sport betting lines, free sports betting systems for MLB and other sporting events    .. more …

In the United States and in other parts of the world, slow pitch softball is one of the most popular organized sporting games that is played, especially when softball players are not able to meet the grueling requirements of baseball. More often than not, unlike in baseball, hitting is much easier when it comes to softball. Other than hitting, the other skills that this sports    .. more …

‘Golf is not a Game of Perfect’ is one of Dr Bob Rotella’s masterpieces, and one of Golf’s bestselling books. It is one of the three best selling golf books in history’ and is ‘the best selling sports psychology book of all time’. Golf is not a Game of Perfect’ explains how important and significant the mental side of the game is on performance and provides you with simple and    .. more …

It is often said that if you can’t believe in yourself, then others can’t believe in you either. In competitive sport, it’s essential that athletes believe in themselves but it’s also important that their belief is based on what they know themselves to be capable of rather than what they, or others, say they’re capable of. Sports psychology 2 methods give both coach and athlete the ability to    .. more …

Have I ever told you that I grew up in a sports-crazed family with five kids?Thirty years ago, when I played football, hockey, golf, and lacrosse year round, our dad was an enthusiastic sports parent. He often impeached us to play harder and live up to our abilities. He was quick to express his frustration with referees and coaches.Our dad was so into our games, he couldn’t restrain himself.    .. more …

Sports are part of us and most of have specific games we play or are fond of. In the early ages most athletes and gamers did not have motivators and ways of solving their problems. They practiced their ways and sometimes they failed to achieve their goals. Later sports psychology was introduced in order to ensure that the sports were well organized and the principles in this field were    .. more …

A varsity soccer player heads the ball into the goal to put his team ahead by one. With more than 20 minutes to play, players on the team that is behind start to hang their heads. Their body language, slumped shoulders, a slow walk, and frustrated, angry expressions convey their temporary lack of resiliency. The speed with which they can bounce back from this setback holds the key to their    .. more …

Is your potential held back by fear? If you can’t break through your performance barriers and are spinning your wheels, it’s a good bet that you are limited by a wall of worry – your own fears.

Fear comes in many forms – fear of failure, fear of success, fear or embarrassment, and so on. Many of my students hit a wall of worry caused by these fears and many others.

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