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 [...]
Category : Applied Sports Psychology
A Sport Psychologist’s View of L.T. Leaving the Chargers
February 26th, 2010 // 5:48 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
Just recently an emotional LaDainian Tomlinson bid farewell to his team, to the fans who supported him from the beginning, and to the dream of playing for the San Diego Chargers through his entire, record-setting career. Several times during the questions from the press, L.T. discussed professional football being a “business,” alluding to the fact [...]
Category : Applied Sports Psychology &Elite Athletes
My Concerns for Tiger Woods Emotional Health
January 4th, 2010 // 7:06 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
It’s time to stop feeding off of Tiger’s circumstances, leave him be and hope that he can get the competent help he needs to come to grips with his demons and the triggers that led him into the dangerous waters in which he has been swimming. Only then can he heal and put his life back together again.
Category : Applied Sports Psychology
Vito La Fata’s Fitness Evolution
December 30th, 2009 // 8:30 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Recently I had the great opportunity to speak to athletes, their parents and coaches at Vito LaFata’s Fitness Evolution in Laguna Nigel. Despite an unusual rain storm in Southern California, we had a full house of people who were excited and energized by the presentations from me, Athletic Performance Coach Leslie Cordova and Vito LaFata. [...]
Category : Applied Sports Psychology
Losing Your Cool During Competition: Just Part of the Game or Unresolved Anger Management Issues?
September 13th, 2009 // 3:45 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Often athletes who engage in out-of-control behaviors rationalize that everyone in the situation would react that way. Obviously, there is plenty of evidence to the contrary, where athletes are provoked continuously and most do not melt down
Category : Applied Sports Psychology &Stress
Athletes and Hypnosis
September 11th, 2009 // 6:10 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
As they get older and put more mileage on their bodies, proactive thinking professional athletes look for an edge. Much of the training and coaching that professional athletes receive works on the logical brain, the left brain. Game plans, strategies, knowing what to do in a specific situation…all fire up the left brain.
Category : Applied Sports Psychology
The Terrific Power of Optimism in Sports Success
August 13th, 2009 // 6:49 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
Wise old Abe Lincoln described a pessimist as someone who “finds difficulty in every opportunity,” while an optimist is someone who “finds opportunity in every difficulty.” This principle is particularly true in athletics. Much research has shown that athletes and teams that have an optimistic interpretation of their performance (especially after losing) will consistently outperform [...]
Category : Applied Sports Psychology
Sports Psychology
July 11th, 2009 // 7:33 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 new 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 [...]
Category : Applied Sports Psychology &Stress Management
The Elusive “Zone” in Sports
July 10th, 2009 // 5:58 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
We’ve all heard athletes talking about playing “in the zone,” “being in the zone,” “being in flow,” and playing “in a groove.” Exactly what is this and how do athletes learn to attain it? DEFINING THE ZONE This is a state of consciousness where the athlete becomes totally absorbed in what he/she is doing, to [...]
Category : Applied Sports Psychology
