January 2006

INTERVIEW: Howard Soskind Talks About The Challenges of Being A Coach/Athletic Director At An Urban High School

Published on: 6th January, 2006

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INTERVIEW: Howard Soskind Talks About The Challenges of Being A Coach/Athletic Director At An Urban High School  | read this item

With Paul Schienberg, PhD
December 18th, 2005
Soskind: In order to be able to perform well you have to have control of your mind and be able to control all the outside emotions you have in life. One of the things we are fighting most on our team and in classes.
Schienberg: Give me an example of [...]

What Type of Goals Should a Golfer Set?

Published on: 6th January, 2006

What Type of Goals Should a Golfer Set?  | read this item

With Paul Schienberg, PhD
Setting goals improves performance in at least two ways: 1) working toward a goal improves self-confidence and motivation, and reduces anxiety; 2) Performance goals – playing to personal standards and set for yourself – are more effective than outcome goals (like winning a tournament or match).
Goal-setting begins by knowing your [...]