Tag Archives: Sport Psychology

Athletic Perseverance is a Good Thing, But it Can Sometimes Hurt Athletes, Too

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

As parents, fans, and coaches who appreciate sports, we often marvel at those special athletes who develop the necessary fortitude and perseverance to be the best (Advanced Human Performance Systems).   Specifically, I’m talking about athletes who are the first ones …

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Using Cue Words for Improved Mental Toughness and Athletic Success

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

Cue words are words, phrases, or acronyms that help you with focus, motivation, and even instruction (Sport Success 360).  Cue words are unique to every athlete and can be placed in a variety of places, including in your locker, on …

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The Importance of Passion & Purpose for Sport Success

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

For many athletes attempting to maximize their athletic abilities, skill acquisition seems to be a much easier proposition than having the motivation and resiliency needed to succeed.  In simpler terms, it seems much easier for an athlete to learn a …

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The “Politics” of Picking All Stars in Youth Sports – Sports Leadership for Success

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

As the end of summer youth sports nears, many families are nervously awaiting to learn whether their young athlete has been selected to be a member of his or her leagues all-star team.  At the same time, coaches across the …

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How Many Mistakes in Sports are “Mental?” All of Them!

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

So often in sports we hear about “mental” mistakes when players fail (Advanced Human Performance Systems).  In fact, the great New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra once said about baseball that “half the game is 90% mental!” While those numbers …

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