Weigth Management and Athletics
by Paul Schienberg, Ph.D.
There was Refrigerator Perry, defensive tackle, for the football Chicago Bears. Why the nickname? He weighed well over three hundred...
Attributions – Why Did I Do That Coach?
By Paul Schienberg, PhD
One characteristic that connects us humans is the desire to assign meaning and causality to events that occur in our lives....
Protected: An Amateur Golfer From Long Island Plays With the Big Boys At The...
By Paul Schienberg, PhD
Psyched Online Classic: From time to time we feature previously published articles that feature content that is relevant today.
As an amateur...
The Rip Current
by Allan Kopel
The mental preparation for competitive swimming.
QUOTATION: Sparky Anderson, Hall of Fame Baseball Manager - "People who live in the past...
COACH’S CORNER: First Time Working With Kids
by Miguel Humara, Ph.D.
"Dad, I want to play on the _______ team!" In today’s world, many of our children are beginning to participate in...
Outline Notes on a Sports Team as an Effective Group
Translated by Paul Schienberg, PhD
I. THE NATURE OF GROUPS
A. Definition of a Group
1.The common fate of members serves to highlight the nature of a...
MOTIVATION: The Good Ol’ Days, or How I Lost My Front Teeth
By Wayne Dominowski
Forty years ago, we were issued single bar facemasks. Even so, as a lineman, the line coach called me...
Set Your Goals
by Miguel Humara, Ph.D.
Athletes experience both success and failure, but what differentiates the two? While many books have been written on the subject, no...
MONTE IRVIN: WILLIE MAYS’ MENTOR
Behind any great athlete you will usually find a less known athlete or coach who has mentored the well-known marque sportsman or sportswoman. Sometimes...
Optimize Triathlon Performance Through Mental Training
By Bobby McGee
Introduction
There is a great deal of science involved in the physical processes of training. Effective training that brings results...
