Rink Think 101: A Guide To Mental Prep For Hockey Fifteen years after Eminem released his famous song, Lose Yourself, it still pops up on pregame mixes for a reason: It is as good a distillation of mental preparation as you’ll find because the song brings your to a moment with calm intensity, shutting out … [Read more...]
Mindfully Handling LGBTQ and Homophobic Language in Sports
Mindfully Handling Homophobic Language The authors and guests on this site have generally discussed how to use mindfulness and other sports psychology mental tools in sports practice and games. One important and often overlooked topic that is a component of mindfulness is being aware of using language that is inclusive … [Read more...]
Golf Edge: Correct These Golfing Mistakes
In a recent podcast I had with guest, Sue Shapcott (former Curtis Cup and European Tour player), she spoke about three common mistakes golfers make. These include: 1. Hitting great on the Range but not on the golf course. 2. Practicing only part of the year: golfers should practice year round even if they live … [Read more...]
The Mindful Athlete Presentation
The Mindful Athlete 20 Minute Presentation Guide This 20 minute mindful athlete presentation is an introduction to mindfulness and supports our short book, Mindfulness and Sport Psychology for Athletes is accessible through the web based program called Prezi. It is simple to use and provides the framework for a professional … [Read more...]
Mindfulness, Positive Reinforcement and Coaching
Mindfulness, Positive Reinforcement and Coaching Imagine you are in a weight room working out and you overhear a coach talking to an athlete...The workout involves a rowing machine and reaching a certain power output that is indicated by a monitor that both the athlete and coach can see. The athlete is beginning to show signs of … [Read more...]
