Bobby Petrino lost his job because of serious moral and ethical failures. Real heroes recognize that when faced with temptation, the choice is ultimately theirs and they have an obligation to themselves and their families to make the right choice, every time.
Continue readingMeeting with Dr. Jack turned out to be the best thing we did all season. Ashton listened to the audio tape he made for her every day before practice, and before every remaining meet – and she applied the strategies that Dr. Jack had given her for overcoming her negative thoughts. She never fell again.
Continue readingWhy is it that the everyday Joe is accountable, but many star athletes and coaches (as well as celebrities in any arena) get a free pass, unless the media get wind of their behaviors)?
Continue readingJoe Frazier was a goal-directed athlete, with no fluff or need for building his image with the public. He just wanted to do his best in every fight and then go home. Modern fighters need to take lessons from Smokin’ Joe Frazier. Just perfect your craft and your image will take care of itself!
Continue readingI will be speaking with Jon Hansen of PI Window on Business tomorrow about the Psychology of Professional Athletes.
Continue readingBy Jack Singer, Ph.D. Licensed Consulting and Sport Psychologist By now, all of you who are baseball fanatics have observed the unbelievable collapse of a wonderful baseball team during September, which culminated in their most frustrating moment, losing to Baltimore with one strike separating them from a win and at least a tie in the […]
Continue readingIf you’ve watched serious tennis players, from 12 year olds to pros, you’ve seen this phenomenon. One or both players grunt, moan, or make guttural sounds just when they make contact with the ball
Continue readingMuch 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.
Continue readingFor 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.
Continue readingNow, 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:
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