The Psychology of Professional Athletes
October 21st, 2011 // 2:39 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
I will be speaking with Jon Hansen of PI Window on Business tomorrow about the Psychology of Professional Athletes.
Category : Elite Athletes
Stress and World Class Coaches
September 10th, 2010 // 7:40 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Much attention is paid to the impact of stress on elite athletes, but until recently, the impact of stress on their coaches has been largely ignored.
Category : Blog &Elite Athletes &Stress Management
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
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
