The Power of Teletherapy for Athletes
March 30th, 2010 // 6:42 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
For athletes, as well as non-athletes, having access to quality therapy services on a regular basis is the key to success. Telephonic treatment is a wonderful medium in which to bring about that success.
Category : Elite Athletes
Overcoming the Biggest Obstacle to Sports Success
March 26th, 2010 // 6:00 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
The Fear of Failure
You just split sets with a tough opponent. You won the first easily and he won a close second set. As you begin the third set, you become aware of subtle changes in your approach to each point. You’ve been in this situation before. You are playing it “safe” or playing “not [...]
Category : Applied Sports Psychology
Workplace Shaman: An Olympian Example
March 25th, 2010 // 7:07 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
California-based sports psychologist Jack Singer coaches professional athletes from around the world. He also has a PhD in industrial/organizational psychology and consults with businesses. Dr. Singer describes some of the techniques he uses in sports psychology and how these can be applied in the workplace and business setting.
Category : Applied Sports Psychology
NFL Sticking With The Wonderlic: Which Team Really Wants the Competitive Edge?
March 19th, 2010 // 7:03 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
Now, candid remarks from Robert Price, MS, who has worked as a consultant with NFL teams, reveals what goes on at the Combine regarding the Wonderlic and its scores:
Category : Elite Athletes
Tiger’s Return to Golf: A Step Toward Denial or A Step Toward Recovery?
March 16th, 2010 // 6:00 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
The media is abuzz with the return of Tiger Woods to the golf circuit. He issued a statement today indicating that he will begin his 2010 season at the Masters.
Here’s the full text of his statement:
“The Masters is where I won my first major and I view this tournament with great respect. After a long and necessary time [...]
Category : Elite Athletes
Athletes and Sports Psychologists
March 14th, 2010 // 7:01 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
When the chips are down, the athlete often cannot share his/her inner fears, anxiety and anger issues with the coach or their parents. Now, the athlete has a critical ally…the professional Sports Psychologist (also referred as the professional Sport Psychologist).
The Sports Psychologist, who should be Certified and well-trained in examining the whole person, can provide the [...]
Category : Applied Sports Psychology
Professional Athletes Deserve the Same Privacy and Confidentiality as the Rest of Us!
March 10th, 2010 // 6:56 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Psychological tests, whether conducted in a psychologist’s office or in a company or at the NFL Combine all fall under very strict confidentiality rules, established by the American Psychological Associations Ethics Committee.
Category : Elite Athletes
Regular Exercise Reduces Patient Anxiety by 20%
March 4th, 2010 // 10:44 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
Dr. Jack Singer, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Sport Psychologist, Marrige, Family & Relationship Therapist discusses the benefits of stress reducing exercise.
Category : Stress Management