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Help Young Athletes Overcome Fear & Anxiety by Playing Their Best in the Clutch

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

Helping young athletes perform better in the clutch is something all coaches and parents can do, but it takes going beyond simply “practicing more.” Learn a few simple tips to help you in turn help your child reach his ir her full athletic potential by playing well in the clutch.

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3 Tips to Help Never “Choke” in Sports Again

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

Sports choking can be defined as “the inability to perform sport skills in competitive situations that have been previously executed in practice situations” (AHPS).  Athletes who choke (or succumb to sports anxiety) are not bad players, as the truth about …

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Does Your Child Struggle with “Burst Stress” in Sports?

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

Stress that occurs very quickly and prompts us to respond in an emergency-like fashion (like moving out of the way of an oncoming car) is often referred to as burst stress. Police officers, firefighters, and paramedics deal with burst stress …

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Three Fast Facts About How Anxiety Hurts Athletic Performance

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

  Athletes of all ages, levels, and sport types know from personal experience that having uncontrollable nerves (anxiety) can be a terrible hindrance when it comes to playing well.  Making things even more frustrating is when they play with comfort …

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How Did the Lakers Lose their Mental Toughness – and their Season?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

On paper, this wasn’t supposed to happen. Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson, the second greatest player in NBA history Kobe Bryant, and arguably the best frontline in the NBA today (Gasol, Bynum, and Odom) – how did these guys …

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