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Top golfers dream of making it on the PGA Tour. What does it take to perform under the pressure that exists at this high level of golf? How can golfers develop the confidence and focus they need to win at this level? This article describes a simple tip which helped one golfer to play to his potential.

Posted on 28 July 2011 | 12:43 pm Read more...

Parents, coaches and kids need to understand what they can do to build a child's self-confidence and build a child's self-esteem. Sometimes, less can be more when coaching a youngster at sports. This article talks about a simple way to help your child to feel better and perform better.

Posted on 11 July 2011 | 2:51 pm Read more...

Do you get up tight on the first tee? Are you worried about embarrassing yourself? What can you do to stay calm, focused and confident and get your next round of golf off to a great start? Here are sixteen simple golf tips to get you to crush the ball off the first tee.

Posted on 10 June 2011 | 12:24 pm Read more...

Tired of losing to tennis players you should beat? Want to be mentally and physically tougher on the tennis court? Training the way boxers train can make you a better tennis player. Thirteen tips to make you a tiger on the tennis court now.

Posted on 27 April 2011 | 11:04 am Read more...

A difficult boss, a depressed friend, an angry in law or a demanding coach can create a lot of stress. This article explains how to view these kinds of people and how to manage these kinds of stressful relationships.

Posted on 18 April 2011 | 10:41 am Read more...

Over the years, I have counseled a number of top fencers. Prior to meeting these athletes, I knew very little about this sport. But, my clients taught me many of the basics and some of the subtleties that are an important part of the fencing world.

Posted on 4 April 2011 | 10:25 am Read more...

Who will emerge as the victor in the Final Four? Psychology and math predict the winners of big games in basketball and in other sports.

Posted on 1 April 2011 | 8:55 am Read more...

Is there a simple golf tip that can help to lower your score? What should I be thinking about before I hit my shot? This article reveals a simple golf tip that pros and high handicappers have found to be quite helpful.

Posted on 8 March 2011 | 3:04 pm Read more...

What does it take to be a mentally tough baseball pitcher? What can a pitcher do to be confident and focused when he is on the mound in a pressure packed game? What do coaches and parents need to understand about baseball psychology and the psychology of pitching.

Posted on 17 February 2011 | 12:21 pm Read more...

This year's Super Bowl looks like a great contest. However, psychological and mathematical research seem to favor The Pittsburgh Steelers even though the oddsmakers have them as the underdogs. Why Pittsburgh can win and what they need to do to win. Find out....

Posted on 28 January 2011 | 4:37 pm Read more...

NFL games, college football games and high school football games can all be impacted by severe weather. There are some facts and some fiction about how cold weather impacts football games. This articles addresses some of the areas which need to be more carefully researched and understood by owners, athletic directors, coaches and players.

Posted on 26 January 2011 | 3:52 pm Read more...

What really empowers players, coaches and teams to win big games like this one? Math and psychology can give us a lot of insight into the makeup of winning organizations.

Posted on 22 December 2010 | 12:11 pm Read more...

ADHD is widespread in the United States now. Some children benefit from involvement in sports and by learning meditation and related techniques. Parents concerned about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder need to explore a variety of treatments to help their kids thrive and develop to their fullest potential.

Posted on 1 December 2010 | 9:54 am Read more...

Can a professional boxer really be the leader of a country? Will Manny Pacquiao be the leader of his homeland some day? Mental toughness expert explores this issue.

Posted on 17 November 2010 | 12:22 pm Read more...

Recession got you down and frustrated? Do you dream about being your own boss? What does it take to be successful at starting and growing your own venture?

Posted on 11 November 2010 | 11:12 am Read more...

Want to attract more personal injury cases? What's the best way to attract more new clients? What is the best way to use the new media? And what kind of content will persuade injured people to contact your firm as opposed to the firm down the street?

Posted on 5 November 2010 | 12:46 pm Read more...

Great in the cage? Bad in games? Stuck in a hitting slump? If you believe that some percentage of a hitting slump is mental, this article will give you some simple tips for getting your mind in the right place in the dugout, in the on deck circle or at the plate.

Posted on 5 November 2010 | 12:39 pm Read more...

What is the one thing that every baseball player can learn from Derek Jeter? What is the one thing which sets him apart from so many other baseball players? This article describes some of the Yankee captain's special physical skills and mental skills.

Posted on 12 October 2010 | 12:36 pm Read more...

Your child has failed to make the team. Everyone is upset. What is the best way for you all to cope? This article has eleven pieces of advice for parents and kids.

Posted on 16 September 2010 | 1:37 pm Read more...

Baseball players at every level suffer from hitting slumps from time to time. Performing poorly at the plate is not always a mechanical problem.

Posted on 10 June 2010 | 4:40 pm Read more...

Some coaches can win all the time. The are successful at every level. Other coaches struggle even if they have a talented team. What separates winning coaches from losing coaches?

Posted on 9 June 2010 | 12:14 pm Read more...

Are athletes more prone to criminal behavior than are the rest of us? Do athletes get into more trouble with the law than does the average person?

Posted on 20 May 2010 | 5:17 pm Read more...

What does it take to be mentally tougher on the mound? Here are fifteen simple tips to help pitchers at every level to perform their best.

Posted on 13 May 2010 | 3:51 pm Read more...

A drop shot is a thing of a beauty and a valuable weapon for every tennis player. What does it take to hit a great one? Here are eighteen simple tips from an author and an expert.

Posted on 8 April 2010 | 2:39 pm Read more...

Sometimes when you analyze a long putt, the break and the line looks different from either side of the hole. How do you sink a putt which presents this kind of tricky dilemma? Here is a simple tip for golfers who want to get better at reading greens and long, challenging putts.

Posted on 8 March 2010 | 9:53 pm Read more...

Over the years, I have watched a lot of sporting events and a lot of athletes in a wide range of sports. And I have counseled many top athletes from virtually every sport you can think of.

Posted on 22 February 2010 | 11:02 pm Read more...

What causes a baseball player to get tense when he steps up to bat? What are some of the symptoms of tension in a baseball player? And what can players do to relax before they step into the batter's box?

Posted on 16 February 2010 | 9:45 pm Read more...

What does it take to win The World Series, a college baseball championship or a state championship? What are the characteristics of champions? What do team owners, managers and coaches need to understand about coaching, psychology, mathematics and recruiting to win more games? This article sites research and a new book about winning in baseball and other sports.

Posted on 11 February 2010 | 5:32 pm Read more...

Sports psychology and hypnosis can help fighters to stay calm confident and focused when they step into the ring. Martial artists, ultimate fighters and wrestlers can benefit from the technique described in this article.

Posted on 15 January 2010 | 5:52 pm Read more...

Planning a trip with your young children? Worried about the stress of flying with a baby? Here is a simple and fun strategy that can help your child and you to manage the stress of flying in today's world.

Posted on 6 January 2010 | 12:19 pm Read more...

What can boxers do to get mentally tougher? What mental techniques help fighters to perform their best when the bell rings for the first round? What is the ideal state of mind to fight from?

Posted on 2 January 2010 | 6:13 pm Read more...

Is your child nervous at basketball games? Is he or she very self-critical? Are they frustrated, angry or upset because they are performing poorly? This one simple tip from a top sports psychology consultant can help you and your child.

Posted on 17 November 2009 | 11:20 pm Read more...

Hate public speaking? Nervous about giving a speech? Use the same techniques that top athletes and entertainers use to perform their best.

Posted on 29 October 2009 | 9:03 pm Read more...

What's the best way to help your child feel good and perform well at sports? What can parents and coaches do to help kids to manage their emotions and behaviors in a positive manner? How can parents teach kids to behave in a desirable manner on and off the athletic field?

Posted on 26 September 2009 | 11:27 am Read more...

Lots of young tennis players do not understand basic sports psychology and tennis strategy. This article outlines simple tips for parents, kids and coaches who play competitive tennis.

Posted on 18 September 2009 | 10:19 pm Read more...

Walk off wins can have a profound psychological and emotional impact on players, teams, fans, opponents and coaches. This article explains how these kinds of victories can affect a baseball team's season.

Posted on 1 September 2009 | 10:24 pm Read more...

This article contains fifteen simple tips for winning tennis matches played on grass. Players who play on surfaces other than grass need to adjust their physical and mental games to succeed on grass. These tips should be helpful for tennis players of all levels of expertise.

Posted on 4 August 2009 | 2:39 pm Read more...

Nine simple tips to help you to find the best doctor, professional or expert to avoid injuries, manage injuries, feel your best and perform your best. This article contains valuable information for parents, weekend warriors, high school athletes and professionals.

Posted on 17 July 2009 | 10:44 am Read more...

The GMAT exam places a lot of stress on students. Here are a few tips to perform your best on test day.

Posted on 8 June 2009 | 1:20 pm Read more...

Believe it or not this tip has nothing to do with grip, mechanics, balance, head position, weight transfer, open stance, closed stance, hitting to the opposite field, watching the ball, knowing the strike zone, hitting in the cage, bat speed, following through, or where your elbow is when you get into the box. This tip is a vital thing for parents, coaches and young players to understand and remember the night before the game, the day of the game, in the dugout, in the on deck circle and in the batter's box.

Posted on 21 May 2009 | 11:21 am Read more...

This time of the year, I get calls from many golfers who want to qualify for the US Open. Many of the golfers who reach out to me are club pros, teaching pros, college coaches and assistant professionals. For the most part, they are talented players, but only a few have the physical and the mental skills to succeed at this level. Remember,one bad shot or one bad hole can sometimes kill a great round.

Posted on 12 May 2009 | 4:16 pm Read more...

Can hypnosis really help golfers to compete better? How can hypnosis be used to help a golfer beat a rival or a nemesis? This article describes a case study which should be on interest to pros, weekend warriors and hackers.

Posted on 5 May 2009 | 3:01 pm Read more...

For many years, I have counseled golfers who play at various levels. My patients have included professionals, highly ranked amateurs, college players, high school golfers and warriors.

Posted on 5 May 2009 | 2:48 pm Read more...

What's the best way to end a hitting slump? Why are you great in the cage, but bad during games? What can you do to master the psychological and mental aspects of hitting? This article offers tips, ideas and advice for players, coaches and parents.

Posted on 16 April 2009 | 11:09 am Read more...

Angry outbursts can impact an athletes performance and well being. The loss of one's temper create unpleasant and dangerous situations on courts, fields and in gymnasiums. This article outlines some important questions and solutions related to anger management in sports. The article should be of interest to coaches and parents from a wide variety of sports.

Posted on 19 March 2009 | 2:31 pm Read more...

How can you train your mind to focus when you play a sport? What should you be thinking about when you compete in your sport and you want to perform your best? This article offers suggestions on training your mind so you can perform your best.

Posted on 11 March 2009 | 10:49 am Read more...

The baseball season is about to begin, and once again, steroid use is dominating the sports news in the print media and in the electronic media. I have counseled many athletes who have used steroids or performance enhancing substances and I have helped a number of them to end this destructive and illegal behavior.

Posted on 24 February 2009 | 4:38 pm Read more...

Many youngsters are afraid to being hit by a baseball. This article includes eleven tips to help parents, kids and coaches to manage this fear and anxiety successfully.

Posted on 23 February 2009 | 9:32 am Read more...

Every day, I get calls from athletes who feel that they are lacking in self-confidence. I am currently working with a skier, a swimmer, a bowler, a tennis player, a pitcher, a second baseman, a golf pro and two soccer players. All of these people are trying to believe in themselves a bit more and trying to elevate their self-confidence.

Posted on 6 February 2009 | 2:45 pm Read more...

Stuck in a batting slump? Great in the cage, but bad in the game? Want to prevent a hitting slump before in happens? This article gives you eleven simple tips for avoiding slumps and for getting into the right frame of mind at the plate.

Posted on 5 February 2009 | 9:34 am Read more...

Some years ago, a man came to talk to me about his trials and tribulations on the golf course. He desperately wanted to play better and was convinced that he was struggling with the mental aspects of the game.

Posted on 30 January 2009 | 9:25 am Read more...

To perform your best at sports, work or school, you need to believe in yourself and feel confident. Here are four things you need to understand to strengthen your self-confidence or to build the confidence of someone you care about.

Posted on 23 January 2009 | 10:08 am Read more...

How can sports psychology help swimmers? What should swimmers do to feel confident, focused, relaxed and ready before they hit the water? Can sports psychology make you faster in the pool? What can you learn from your swimming times?

Posted on 26 December 2008 | 12:25 pm Read more...

I get calls all the time from basketball players who want to improve their foul shooting. Some of these players are kids. Some are college players and some are playing at the professional level.

Posted on 19 December 2008 | 4:08 pm Read more...

Elite gymnasts are under a great deal of pressure. This article outlines some of the main sources of stress which female gymnasts are likely to encounter.

Posted on 12 December 2008 | 10:22 am Read more...

Tired of choking on three foot putts? Sick of losing to golfers you can beat, because you can't putt? Do you have a garage full of putters which have never improved your putting?

Posted on 8 December 2008 | 2:37 pm Read more...

Want to increase your income with seeing more clients? Would you like to enhance your image and build your wealth without putting in more long hours? Want to get paid for sharing your information and expertise with the public? Want to improve your relationships with existing clients? Want to stand out from your competitors?

Posted on 25 November 2008 | 11:20 am Read more...

When a bowler is out of the zone, his or hand just does not feel comfortable in the ball. Your hand may be tense. It may be sweating. It may feel weak. The ball can seem too heavy or too light.

Posted on 25 November 2008 | 11:13 am Read more...

Want have a powerful serve in tennis? Want to beat tennis players who beat you? A killer serve is what you need. And to have a big serve you need to understand the sports psychology involved in serving. This article shows you how you need to think to have big serve in tennis.

Posted on 13 November 2008 | 4:58 pm Read more...

Is your child great in the batting cage, but bad at the plate? Why do players with great swings get into a hitting slump? What can be done to break out of a hitting slump? Hitting is quite mental, once you master the swing. This article addresses the psychological aspects of hitting.

Posted on 5 November 2008 | 11:29 am Read more...

Want to add points to your bowling average? Tired of leaving splits? Choking under league pressure? You can add a few more spares and a few more strikes to your game, if you follow these simple tips.

Posted on 3 November 2008 | 4:25 pm Read more...

Jockeys are great athletes. Being a great jockey requires outstanding physical and psychological tools. This article outlines some of the common psychological, emotional and sociological issues which jockeys need to deal with and which often can be helped through counseling.

Posted on 30 October 2008 | 2:59 pm Read more...

What does it take to be a great quarterback? This article outlines the physical and mental skills required to succeed at this position. This piece has helpful tips for parents, players and coaches. It describes a case history of a young quarterback.

Posted on 29 October 2008 | 4:27 pm Read more...

Lots of talented athletes quit sports they excelled at and enjoyed. What can coaches and parents do to manage burn out in athletes? This article gives you some tips.

Posted on 22 October 2008 | 10:15 am Read more...

What is the best way to communicate with your children about sports? A doctor who counsels athletes explains how he spoke to his own son about baseball. This article shows parents how they can be a supportive a positive force for their kids where sports are concerned.

Posted on 22 October 2008 | 10:12 am Read more...

What do you need to do to get comfortable when you step on the lanes? There is one issue which is very important for bowlers, but which is frequently overlooked. This article gives professional bowlers and recreational bowlers some good advice about the mental part of bowling.

Posted on 21 October 2008 | 12:10 pm Read more...

Do you or your child suffer from test anxiety? Do you worry about standardized tests? Do you get nervous the night before exam? Is your anxiety causing you to lost points on tests? Hoping for an academic scholarship? Do you freeze on exams? This article outlines some simple strategies for managing these kinds of feelings.

Posted on 16 October 2008 | 9:16 am Read more...

Want to perform better at work, sports, school? Lots of people benefit from working with the right coach. People who use coaches include the obvious and the not so obvious.

Posted on 15 October 2008 | 3:07 pm Read more...

What's the best way to get yourself ready take risks in your life? This article outlines some tips for developing your inner courage and your self-confidence.

Posted on 10 October 2008 | 11:41 am Read more...

What is the best way to get your youngster off to a good start at hitting a baseball. This article outlines some simple tips to get you and your child on the right path.

Posted on 10 October 2008 | 11:37 am Read more...

Parents, athletes and coaches need to be familiar with the signs and symptoms of both learning disorders and psychiatric illnesses. This article describes cases involving athletes with these conditions.

Posted on 10 October 2008 | 11:36 am Read more...

How do amateur and professional bowlers use sports psychology and hypnosis to increase their scores and improve their performances? This article explains how being in the zone helps bowlers to perform to their fullest potential.

Posted on 10 October 2008 | 11:34 am Read more...

Some golfers hate being stuck in the sand. They get nervous, angry and frustrated when their ball lands in the sand. Here are fourteen tips to help you get out of the sand the way the pros do.

Posted on 10 October 2008 | 11:07 am Read more...

Why do some athletes snap? What can be done to prevent violence in sports. This article outlines a number of suggestions for helping parents, athletes and coaches to manage this pervasive problem.

Posted on 10 October 2008 | 11:06 am Read more...

A lot of athletes, coaches, therapists, parents and sport psychologists embrace the idea of mental toughness. Sports reporters, sports writers and the media like to talk about athletes who are mentally tough. There is no question that being mentally tough can sound like and good and useful concept for athletes.

Posted on 9 October 2008 | 10:21 am Read more...

Much has been written about the finding and hiring the right consultants in the fields of marketing and marketing communications. There are many articles on this very subject on the web.

Posted on 3 October 2008 | 12:36 pm Read more...

Stress Out? Overwhelmed? Your dog can show you what you need to do to handle stress more effectively.

Posted on 1 October 2008 | 11:07 am Read more...

Over the years, I have coached and counseled many golfers on the psychological aspects of playing fine golf. Golf pros will tell you that putting and the short game are the keys to scoring well and winning on the professional tour. Putting and the short game are very important for the weekend player too.

Posted on 1 October 2008 | 9:55 am Read more...


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