In the aftermath of Louisville Guard Kevin Ware’s horrific injuries, we know it is time that we blow the whistle on coaches who do not have the maturity to control their emotions. We need to quickly weed them out.
April 4
March 25
Major Upsets Are Predictable in Sports
By Jack Singer, Ph.D. Licensed and Certified Sport Psychologist For the seventh time in NCAA tournament history — and the third time in the last two years — a 15-seed has defeated a 2-seed. Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) defeated Georgetown 78-68 in FGCU’s first-ever NCAA tournament game. And, they added to their resume by.
February 18
Are Professional Sports Organizations Doing Enough to Protect Their Athletes?
All professional sports associations need to look into these issues, now. Hopefully, other contact sports, such as hockey, boxing, and soccer will not wait for their players to sue for degenerative and brain-related injuries, before they are motivated to develop preventive strategies.
January 16
The ‘Armstrong Syndrome’
The ‘Armstrong Syndrome’ The Ongoing Saga of Sports Figures Who Shock Us, By Lying, Cheating and Stealing From Us Our Role Models and Heroes
December 5
Sport Psychology Tip of the Day: Maintaining Team Synergy
by Jack Singer, Ph.D. Licensed Sport/Clinical Psychologist 4 Critical Ways to Maintain Team Synergy During a Long Season As a team goes through the trials and tribulations of a difficult season, internal dynamics can have as much to do with the success or failure of the team as does the competition. Here are 4 tips.
October 31
The Elusive “Mental Toughness” Ability
Mental toughness involves teaching athletes how to take control of their performance. Learn the 4 C’s of mental toughness in sports with Dr. Jack Singer.
September 13
Coaching by Intimidation Does NOT Work
During my 33 years as a Professional Sport Psychologist, I have been disheartened by the volume of young athletes who describe coaches that “coach” by intimidation, threats and humiliation.
July 5
Sports Psychologists now working with the Olympic teams
In the last 20 years, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has increased the number of full-time sport psychologists from one to six.
May 30
The Athlete’s Secret Weapon is His or Her Mind
Dr. Jack Singer, Ph.D., has been well aware of the importance of a clear, focused mental state and how it affects the athlete’s performance on the field, on the court, or in the ring. For the past 30 years, he has been helping athletes of all ages and sports to perform at their peak by adding in sports hypnosis to their training.
May 10
A Young Gymnast Excels in Her Sport
Ashton Woodbury – CA State Vault Champion. Client of sports psychologist Dr. Jack Singer.