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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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Why Athletes Say Resilience and Getting Mentally Tough Matter | Everyday Health

Why Athletes Say Resilience and Getting Mentally Tough Matter | Everyday Health | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
If you want to be physically strong and on top of your game, you need mental fortitude and resilience, top athletes, their coaches, and sports psychologists say. The bottom line: Success depends on how hard you work your body and your mind.
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Tiger Woods Bulked Up and Broke Down. At the Masters, He’s a ‘Walking Miracle’ - The New York Times

Tiger Woods Bulked Up and Broke Down. At the Masters, He’s a ‘Walking Miracle’ - The New York Times | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Younger players who watched Woods push the limits, and endure years of pain, marvel at his latest comeback and aim for a balance between golf and life.
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3 Not-So-Quick Tips To Improve Your Mental Game

3 Not-So-Quick Tips To Improve Your Mental Game | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
I have focused my research on understanding and remedying the phenomenon of choking under pressure in sports, particularly swimming.
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It matters which side you’re on | Copperas Cove Leader Press

It matters which side you’re on | Copperas Cove Leader Press | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
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How Carli Lloyd went from nearly quitting to US soccer hero

How Carli Lloyd went from nearly quitting to US soccer hero | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
The sun was still sleeping early Monday morning in Greece, but James Galanis had been awake for hours, sitting in his hotel room in a state of euphoric shock. Roughly 30 minutes had passed since th...
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Hustle and Flow

Hustle and Flow | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
How Harrison Barnes learned to stop worrying and let the game come to him ... and how he'll need that skill to help bounce back after a disastrous Game 3.
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Mental Conditioning - Motivational Video

The “My Awesome Life Nation, Inc. seeks to convene a pool of diverse members to improve the quality of life of our communities and enhance fitness, fashion, ...
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I have added this to my mental conditioning app, Mindfuel.  Download at:  http://apps.appmachine.com/mindfuel.  ;

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Jeff Ritter, The Golfing Life: Mental imagery a powerful tool

Jeff Ritter, The Golfing Life: Mental imagery a powerful tool | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
The Golfing Life   Some of the most powerful exercises to improve performance are in mental imagery. There is an inspiring story about a soldier who used this practice to save his life and improve his golf game.The soldier was a prisoner of
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Peak Performance Blog: Performance-A Function of Talent, Skills, Preparation, and Mindset

Peak Performance Blog:  Performance-A Function of Talent, Skills, Preparation, and Mindset | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
A blog about peak performance through the use of mental conditioning, sports and performance psychology.
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New techniques help NHL teams assess players' intangibles - Boston Globe

New techniques help NHL teams assess players' intangibles - Boston Globe | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
The sport’s mental component remains cloudy. Coaches may cite attributes such as humility, integrity, perseverance, and selflessness when they evaluate a player.
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True grit: Earl Thomas, Byron Maxwell have what might be 'key ingredient' for ... - The Seattle Times

True grit: Earl Thomas, Byron Maxwell have what might be 'key ingredient' for ... - The Seattle Times | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
True grit: Earl Thomas, Byron Maxwell have what might be 'key ingredient' for ...
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The woman giving the talk was Angela Duckworth, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
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What do we mean when we say a cricketer is mentally tough? | ESPNcricinfo.com

What do we mean when we say a cricketer is mentally tough? | ESPNcricinfo.com | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
It's a misunderstood, misused term that is not very useful in describing elite athletes | ESPNcricinfo.com
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Max Verstappen: ‘I’ve never doubted myself. I just drive as fast as I can’ | Sport | The Guardian

Max Verstappen: ‘I’ve never doubted myself. I just drive as fast as I can’ | Sport | The Guardian | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Max Verstappen’s precocious talent has led to comparisons with Ayrton Senna and the 20-year-old is backing himself to have a glittering F1 career
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Harness Resilience to Outsmart Any Injury

Harness Resilience to Outsmart Any Injury | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
And use it to bounce back faster if you’re already injured. Here are the 3 main steps to keep in mind.
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Renowned psychologist impressed with Seahawks' 'culture of grit'

Renowned psychologist impressed with Seahawks' 'culture of grit' | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Can grit be identified and nurtured in players? Pete Carroll thinks so, and an expert on the subject left Seattle impressed with the Seahawks' culture.
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Mindfulness just might be the new trend for athletes

Mindfulness just might be the new trend for athletes | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Vaughn Gray recalled what changed for him after "mindfulness-based intervention" sessions. Over the past couple of basketball seasons, the former George Mason University forward found he was able to "see the game slower … react to things more efficiently" during contests. "I felt like I was maximizing my motions, and my playmaking abilities were more heightened through the breathing techniques," Gray said.
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To excel in youth sports, kids need couch time

To excel in youth sports, kids need couch time | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Parents want to simultaneously support and push their kids. But when it comes to sports, this mentality can backfire in subtle ways.
GolfHer by NoSiesting's curator insight, October 20, 2015 5:32 AM

Sport is part of human development.  As parents, hoping sports can help us build lifelong lessons we support with our time, money and sometimes over the child´s expectations. Sports parenting needs to be refreshed too every now and then.

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How to Be Like Batman PART#2: Develop an IRON WILL

How to Be Like Batman PART#2: Develop an IRON WILL | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Persistence and Determination alone are omnipotent -Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States To be like Batman takes an Iron Will. It takes hard work, determination, persistence, an att...
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If you liked Part #1, you should read Part #2!!

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Sports Psychology – Why we should embrace failure - Sports Psychology – The Sport In Mind

Sports Psychology – Why we should embrace failure - Sports Psychology – The Sport In Mind | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
RT @ProwessSC: Sports Psychology – Why we should embrace failure - Sports Psychology – The Sport In Mind http://t.co/BfCmH1BqjD
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Peak Performance: The Blog: Tony Romo's Playoff Composure

Peak Performance: The Blog: Tony Romo's Playoff Composure | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Peak Performance: The Blog: Tony Romo's Playoff Composure http://t.co/YmitT1davH
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The Grit Factor: What it takes to succeed in golf - GolfDigest.com

The Grit Factor: What it takes to succeed in golf - GolfDigest.com | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
The Grit Factor: What it takes to succeed in golf GolfDigest.com In an April 2013 TED Talk (Technology, Entertainment and Design) viewed to date 4.8 million times, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania named Angela Duckworth...
KEITH KIRBY's curator insight, June 2, 2023 12:15 PM

Great material for developing "Grit" to your golf game. 

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Peak Performance Blog: Subtle Lesson in Leadership

Peak Performance Blog: Subtle Lesson in Leadership | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
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