Tag Archives: motivation

Examining Why Sports Superstitions “Work”

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

Many athletes engage in superstitious behaviors, but do these things actually work? The answer might surprise you.

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Assessing the Value and Benefits of Youth Sports for Kids in 2013

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

Youth sports can teach kids countless life skills and lessons, including leadership, being a great team player, multi-tasking, and problem solving.

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The Mental Toughness Guide to Athletic Success

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

The Mental Toughness Guide to Athletic Success is a new e-book designed to help athletes improve their self-confidence, focus, motivation, and resiliency — and inevitably reach their full athletic potential!

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The Heart of a Champion and Keys to Athletic Success

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

What are the variables that separate the great athletes from the good ones, and the good ones from the average ones? Mental toughness plays a big part, especially as it applies to motivation, perseverance, focus, and ultimately success.

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My Game My Life Journals Help with Athletic Success!

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

My Game My Life athletic performance journals help athletes with confidence, focus, motivation, and resiliency – all important pieces to athletic (and life) success!

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