2005

A Short Olympics Memoir

Published on: 6th December, 2005

By Paul Schienberg, PhD

Playing for a Cause that is Bigger than Oneself

Communication Blocks: Part IV

Published on: 6th December, 2005

By Paul Schienberg, PhD
This article will address more communication blocks that can interfere with inner personal blocks (player in player and coach in coach) and interpersonal blocks (player to coach, player to player, and coach to player) understandings and athletic performance. It is helpful if you read Communication Blocks: Parts I, II and III.
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Optimize Triathlon Performance Through Mental Training

Published on: 6th November, 2005

By Bobby McGee
Introduction
There is a great deal of science involved in the physical processes of training. Effective training that brings results inspires confidence. When training results clearly indicate certain levels of performance capabilities that are not realized in competition then it becomes clear that the challenge is mental. Only a very few [...]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

Published on: 6th November, 2005

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From: XXXXXX@msn.com
Subject: Meditation
Date: September 17, 2005
I’ve been a billiards player for over 15 years. The game is great. I get to meet some wonderful people. My dad taught me the game and bought me first pool cue stick. Over the past three years, my ability to concentrate and focus and stay calm has been decreasing [...]

The Rip Current

Published on: 6th August, 2005

by Allan Kopel
The mental preparation for competitive swimming.
QUOTATION: Sparky Anderson, Hall of Fame Baseball Manager – “People who live in the past generally are afraid to complete in the present. I’ve got my faults, but living in the past is not one of them. There’s no future in it.”

Communication Blocks: Part III

Published on: 6th August, 2005

By Paul Schienberg, PhD
Further exploring specific problems and resolutions designed to get athletes and coaches on the same frequency.

A-Rod: Therapy Has Helped My Baseball

Published on: 6th July, 2005

A “shrink” can expand your athletic performance.
By Paul Schienberg, PhD

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Published on: 6th July, 2005

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From: XXXXXX@msn.com
Subject: Having Fun With Golf
DATE: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 July 2005
Virtually every pro golfer (or professional athlete of any type) you talk to or read an interview with, plays because they think it is fun. But sports aren’t fun for me. Even though I have some ability and am physically capable, I end [...]