Stay in the Zone

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   There are a lot of things for baseball fans to love about the shortstop for The New York Yankees-Derek Jeter. But what really makes him so special?

     He is a clutch hitter and a steady fielder.   He has accumulated some fantastic statistics. He has been a remarkable performer in the post seasons.
 He has delivered tons of key hits in some very big games.  And like many great athletes, he makes the game look easy.

  The Yankee captain will undoubtedly make it to The Baseball Hall Of Fame on his first opportunity. 

    Derek Jeter also handls the media quite well and he has been a fine role model for youngsters who love baseball. He has maintained a fine image during the steroid era.

    Now I do not claim to be a baseball expert, but I think that there is one thing which  Derek Jeter does better than any right handed hitter who I have ever watched.

In my view, Jeter’s ability to hit to the opposite field is unmatched. And he is
particularly adept at hitting behind runners who are positioned on first or second base.

Jeter has perfected that inside out swing and he can be incredibly patient in waiting for a pitch that he can stroke to the opposite field. He seems to be able to hit almost any kind of pitch to the opposite field. And he has developed the physical and mental skills to do this on a consistent basis.

I have counseled many baseball players who are stuck in hitting slumps. Some of them can break out of slumps and shorten the length of their slumps if they can hit to the opposite field as well as up the middle and down the line. A versatile swing, like Jeter’s can allow them to adjust to different pitches and it gives hitters a lot more flexibility and leeway with their timing.

  Young hitters, other major leaguers and hitting coaches at every level would be wise to study Derek Jeter’s mental and physical approach to hitting and imitate his method for getting the ball to the right side of the field.

Jay P. Granat, Ph.D. is the Founder of www.StayInTheZone.com
Baseball players, parents and coaches should enjoy his program, 101 Ways To Break A Hitting Slump With Sport Psychology And Self-Hypnosis.

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Why do some skaters choke when the pressure is on? Why do others rise to the occasion and perform their best when the judges are watching? What should skaters, coaches and parents do to effectively manage the stress that goes with competitive figure skating?
What really separates the good skaters from the great skaters?

Jay P. Granat, Ph.D., psychotherapist, author and Founder of www.StayInTheZone.com will show figure skaters, , parents of skaters and coaches how to “skate in the zone” with sport psychology tools and techniques at a ninety minute seminar to be held on August 5th, 2010, 3:15 PM at the William F. Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown, NJ. For more information, call the arena at 973 326-7651 or Dr. Granat at 201 342-3663.

Dr. Granat, the author of numerous books, articles and several programs for athletes will show participants how to get into the zone and stay there. Dr. Granat will also address the emotional barriers which prevent athletes from performing their best when the pressure is on.

Granat, who has helped top athletes from virtually every sport from around the world, will also share some of the techniques that they use to ease themselves into the right mental gear to perform their best.

“Skaters who come to see me are often feeling pressure imposed by parents and coaches.
Some are struggling with fear or an injury. Others are struggling with their weight. Figure skaters can sometimes experience a great deal of stress and they can benefit from
Learning skills and techniques which will free them up to skate their best,” says Granat.

“The relationships between parents, coaches and athletes are also quite important. All three need to be on the same page if the athlete is to perform his or her best,” remarks Dr. Granat, who is the author of How To Get Into The Zone With Sport Psychology And Self-Hypnosis.

Participants in the seminar will learn how to be confident, calm and focused when they step on the ice to compete.

Dr. Granat, who has coached top athletes from around the world including an Olympic Gold Medalist, will also talk about the mind-body relationship and the characteristics of
champions. Dr. Granat recently wrote a book detailing the characteristics of teams, athletes and coaches who win the big game. He also wrote a book on getting into the zone in just one minute.

Jacqueline Palawasta, a former competitive skater and the Director or Skating at William
G. Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown, New Jersey invited Granat to speak to skaters who train at this facility.

Dr. Granat will offer this seminar to rinks, to skaters and to skating programs around the country. To schedule a seminar or to speak to Dr. Granat, call 201 647-9191 or email him at info@stayinthezone.com.

If you are a skater, parent or a coach who wants help with the mental aspects of the game, call Dr. Granat at 201 647-9191 to learn more about his programs.

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Dr. Jay Granat will conduct a workshop at a rink in Morristown, New Jersey next week.  The event is open to the public.

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Jay P. Granat, Ph.D.
Psychotherapist, Author Founder www.StayInTheZone.com

Over the years, many salespeople have come to talk to me so that they could learn how to perform their best and increase their sales.
Selling is a lot like competing in sports. You need to be confident, focused, relaxed, determined and resilient. In fact, I teach salespeople many of the same techniques and methods which I have taught to world class athletes for many years.
Some time ago, I gave a few seminars called, How To Lower Your Golf Score And Increase Your Sales. Salespeople from a few different industries participated in this workshop. They learned how their minds can control and significantly influence their performance on the golf course and during sales calls.
Many salespeople look upon themselves as athletes who are competing for business.
If you are in sales and you want to perform your best, you can call me for a free consultation at 888 580 ZONE.
Or, you may enjoy this simple 21 chapter CD program which has been used with success by thousands of sales professionals just like you.

What does it really take to make it as a cheerleader or a gymnast? What can athletes, parents and coaches do to manage the stress associated with competing with cheering and gymnastics at a high level? What can you do to manage fear, anxiety and develop the mental toughness and focus you need to have to reach your potential at cheering or at gymnastics?

Now Jay P. Granat, Ph.D., Psychotherapist, author and Founder of www.StayInTheZone.com and Kelsea Weissberger, a level 10 gymnast and former captain of the cheerleading team at American University, have joined forces and are offering seminars to training gyms around the country.

These entertaining and informative seminars will address many of the psychological issues which create challenges for participants in these sports. The speakers will also answer questions about managing conflicts, overcoming fears, remaining focused, managing setbacks, finding a balance with training, school work and social activities and getting mentally and physically ready to compete at a high level.

“I believe that my experience and perpective and Kelsea’s experience and perspective can be quite helpful and valuable for people involved in these two demanding and challenging sports. Participants can get help from a mental coach who have worked with thousands of athletes and from someone who has competed successfully in their sport. Kelsea is eager to share her insights and experiences. She started in gymnastics at age two and both or her siblings have been gymnasts. Consequently, she knows a lot about the ups and downs and challenges associated with these worlds.

Kelsea and I are a great team and there appears to be great synergy and energy between the two of us. This should make for some super seminars,” says Dr. Jay Granat.

Dr. Granat, has coached many top athletes in virtually every sport from around the world. He has written a several books and developed a number of programs to help athletes, parents and coaches. Recently, a group of Olympic athletes from Japan, including a gold medalist in gymnastics came to America to learn about Dr. Granat’s approach to working with athletes. Dr. Granat was also named one of America’s Top Ten Mental Gurus by Golf Digest. The EAP for the World Tennis Association just asked him to provide mental health counseling for their members.

Dr. Granat, who has many media appearances including, Good Morning America, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, ESPN, Canadian Broadcasting Company, The BBC, Forbes.com., WCBS-TV, The Bergen Record, The Star Ledger, and The Daily News.

Dr. Granat believes that many gymnasts and cheerleades can benefit from How To Get Into The Zone And Stay In The Zone With Sport Psychology And Self-Hypnosis. “This program is all about confidence, focus and relaxation. It has been used by many athletes. In fact, one gym owner and coach plays it for the girls before they train and before they compete, says Granat.

Gym owners, athletic directors, parents and coaches who want to have this 90 minute seminar at their facility can reach Dr. Granat at  at 888 580-ZONE or at info@stayinthezone.com

Dr. Granat is also available for consultations with parents, athletes and coaches. Call him at 201 647-9191.

What should you think about when your fingers are in your bowling ball? What can you do to add two marks to your score now? What do pro bowlers do to get mentally tough. It’s all here.

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