Before any game, everyone gets nervous about making that one mistake that lets their whole team down. If you really think about it, most athletes have much harder time thinking about the good things that are going to happen in … Continued
“Focus” is an increasingly important part of any sport, but for many athletes today, the concept is easier said than done. Not only the ability to concentrate on a particular goal, but knowing what the right goals to choose are. … Continued
Being in “the zone” is a universal phenomenon experienced by almost all elite athletes. So what is this “zone”? How can athletes find it? And how does it affect athletic performance? Read this article to explore how athletes can get … Continued
Dealing with Stress and Pressure In Sports”All of us get knocked down, but it is resiliency that really matters. All of us do well when things are going well, but the thing that distinguishes athletes is the ability to do … Continued
We know how important the mental game is in all sports, but we never really see a true example of someone using mental training in their game, and then be willing to talk about it at the same time. Evan Longoria … Continued
I recently read an article in LiveScience by Charles Coi (April 14) on how Navy SEALs recognize anger more quickly than the general population. Obviously, this is pretty important for their job so it makes plenty of sense. From the … Continued
Below is an excerpt from the news article regarding a very interesting discussion we had with the scouts. 4/5/2009 What does Dr. Tarter look for? TORONTO — The presence of Dr. Ralph Tarter during the first two days of the … Continued