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Seeking excellence and success in sports and performing arts through mental conditioning and other applied behavioral sciences, from Psychogenyx.  
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"Strengthening Your Mental Core" is out on Substack

"Strengthening Your Mental Core" is out on Substack | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
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Crush Negative Self-Talk: These Mental Training Strategies Will Help You Push Harder at The Gym

Crush Negative Self-Talk: These Mental Training Strategies Will Help You Push Harder at The Gym | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Let's explore how to deal with self-talk. Specifically, how we can use different mental training strategies it to better ourselves, and make us push harder.
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Nike Soccer App Moves Into Realm Of Brain Training

Nike Soccer App Moves Into Realm Of Brain Training | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Nike Soccer App Moves Into Realm Of Brain Training with the help of digital agency AKQA, Nike added the “Pro Genius” to the app.
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What comes 1st in anti-doping fight? Athlete's health or rule enforcement?

What comes 1st in anti-doping fight? Athlete's health or rule enforcement? | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Why is doping wrong? Why does our rhetoric condemn it? Why should our dollars enforce the rules we make? Olympic gold medallist Adam Kreek offers his take.
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How We Play Baseball in Puerto Rico | By Carlos Beltrán

How We Play Baseball in Puerto Rico | By Carlos Beltrán | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
It's hard to explain what Roberto Clemente means to Puerto Rico. I don’t know any words to describe an impact that big. He was an icon.
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Raptors' Lowry: 1st-half exit was to 'decompress'

Raptors' Lowry: 1st-half exit was to 'decompress' | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry said he left the bench with 2 1/2 minutes remaining in the second quarter to "decompress," and coach Dwane Casey was defiant in saying his team hasn't quit.
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What do you think about Kyle Lowry's early exit?  Should Kyle Lowry have done this?  

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Psychology of Sports Performance discussion on Broncos Country

Psychology of Sports Performance discussion on Broncos Country | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
KUSA- Dr. Rick Perea joined 9News presentation of "Broncos Country" Saturday night to discuss improving sports performance through mental development.
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The Tampa Bay Rays Are Using Virtual Reality To Prepare For Opponents

The Tampa Bay Rays Are Using Virtual Reality To Prepare For Opponents | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
The Tampa Bay Rays Are Using Virtual Reality To Prepare For Opponents by being able to experience how a certain pitcher's mechanics and motion.
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Djokovic's New Tennis Psychology

Djokovic's New Tennis Psychology | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Novak Djokovic's extraordinary dominance of men's tennis shows no sign of abating. By far the most consistent of the 'big four' players since 2011
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Sports injuries impact more than just physical part of sport

Sports injuries impact more than just physical part of sport | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
When Alex Fuelling’s collegiate volleyball career ended, the score was 11-7 in the second round of the Mid-American Conference women’s volleyball tournament.
The senior outside hitter jumped up to hit a ball, and she landed not on the floor — as she had practiced so many times — but on her teammate’s foot.
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Villanova Wildcats Are Using These Wearables To Manage Players

Villanova Wildcats Are Using These Wearables To Manage Players | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
The Villanova Wildcats have breezed through their first three games of the NCAA Tournament this year.
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Former BYU Cougar pitcher finds fulfillment as Red Sox mental skills coach

Former BYU Cougar pitcher finds fulfillment as Red Sox mental skills coach | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Former Cougar baseball player Justin Su’a had lofty goals and big dreams. Pursuing them proved to be difficult, but 15 years after leaving Provo, Su’a has found success as the mental sk…
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For Pro Sports Leagues, Addressing Mental Illness Crucial — The Cauldron

For Pro Sports Leagues, Addressing Mental Illness Crucial — The Cauldron | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
For as deeply as teams dive into the makeup of prospective players, little attention is being paid to potential mental h…
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"You Don't Need Me!" - Optimizing Mental Fitness Without a Coach

"You Don't Need Me!" - Optimizing Mental Fitness Without a Coach | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it

A blogpost about peak performance through the use of mental conditioning, sports and performance psychology.

Claire Thomas's curator insight, April 17, 7:25 PM

Very broad understanding of how our brains impact our physical performance. Obviously for athletes, mental health is becoming just as important as physical health. i find this article helpful because it is so concise but it lacks research and in depth reasoning for how these steps will actually improve your physical performance 

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NBA Summer League: The psyche of Ben Simmons

NBA Summer League: The psyche of Ben Simmons | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
How will Ben Simmons's mental progression affect his rookie season? SI speaks with sports psychologist Graham Betchart about the process. 
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A top psychologist says there's only one way to become the best in your field -- but not everyone agrees

A top psychologist says there's only one way to become the best in your field  --  but not everyone agrees | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
As a teenager in Sweden, Anders Ericsso
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How psychology has given rise to NY’s best HS baseball player

How psychology has given rise to NY’s best HS baseball player | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it

He demanded perfection. His mind would be racing every at-bat, fixated on the mechanics of his swing. The pressure he was putting on himself was starting to feel overwhelming.

It was more than just nerves. He felt he needed help and sought it — in the form of a sports psychologist.

Daniel Bakst was 13 years old.

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Delayed Concussion Treatment May Prolong Recovery

Delayed Concussion Treatment May Prolong Recovery | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
College athletes not evaluated immediately were sidelined 5 days longer, study found
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Between The Ears: Sports Psychology Part Of Gutierrez’s Winning Strategy - Horse Racing News | Paulick Report

Between The Ears: Sports Psychology Part Of Gutierrez’s Winning Strategy - Horse Racing News | Paulick Report | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
As Mario Gutierrez makes his final preparations for Saturday's Preakness Stakes, the spotlight is on him in a way it isn't for the other jockeys in the race. Although the pressure of having a Triple Crown contender isn't new to him, it remains daunting. That's why Gutierrez says he's glad he started working with a …
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The Dallas Cowboys Are Investing Big In Their NFL Draft War Room

The Dallas Cowboys Are Investing Big In Their NFL Draft War Room | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
The Dallas Cowboys Are Investing Big In Their NFL Draft War Room with the help of AT&T and some investment from the team.
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The Mind Sensing Headset That Helped Jason Day Create His 15-Step Pre-Shot Visualization Routine - SportTechie

The Mind Sensing Headset That Helped Jason Day Create His 15-Step Pre-Shot Visualization Routine - SportTechie | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Golf is more a game of mental toughness and refined talent than almost any other sport out there. It requires a clear mind and enough practice to be consistent in one’s swing. Jason Day, who is battling Jordan Spieth for the ranking of No. 1 in the world, has benefitted heavily from a routin
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Mastering the Mental Game | Finding Mastery

Mastering the Mental Game | Finding Mastery | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Pete Carroll and Michael Gervais recently spoke at the Wisdom 2.0 Conference about “Mastering the Mental Game.” “You can’t be at your best if you’re not totally in the moment.” – Pete Carroll In the video, some topics discussed include: Why the Seattle...
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Why concentration is so important in sports

Why concentration is so important in sports | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
This past weekend's Syracuse upset over Virginia was thrilling. As a sports psychologist, what caught my eye during the game was a 10-second sequence during the first half. Take a look here. Syracuse freshman Tyler Lydon fell and his sneaker came off. His fellow freshman teammate Michael Gbinije picks up the shoe - while he's dribbling - and tosses it off the court. Gbinije then passes to Lydon, who makes a clean 3-point shot… wearing only 1 sneaker. Amazing! - Sarah M. Whitman, MD, Philadelphia Philly.com
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How to unlock the power of mental imagery to lift performance and aid recovery

How to unlock the power of mental imagery to lift performance and aid recovery | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
The mind and senses can recall and create physical sensations and improve athletic prowess, correct movement and heal injuries faster
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Olympic hopeful Rogen Ladon sharpens mental edge in the ring

Olympic hopeful Rogen Ladon sharpens mental edge in the ring | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Boxer and Olympic hopeful Rogen Ladon overcame nerves of fighting abroad to become one of the Philippines' most promising amateur fighters
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