The Real Athlete Blog

Category: Sports Psychology

"Man, I Gotta Do Something..."

by BJ Maack 11-26-2009 12:31 PM Training | Sports Psychology

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Remember, when you get to the point of realizing that you need to do something, anything is better than nothing. Get moving people. Inaction is what hinders people, not action.

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Motivational Quotes

by Alan Stein 11-25-2009 01:02 AM Sports Psychology

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I use quotes as tools to motivate my players as well as to motivate myself. While I am a strength & conditioning coach by trade, my overall goal in life is simple—to inspire, to motivate, to influence and to help anyone who is passionate about basketball.

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Raiders' Seymour Guarantees Playoff Appearance - AND I LOVE IT!

by Wesley Mallette 11-01-2009 09:33 PM Sports Psychology

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Why Richard Seymour's Leadership and Positive Attitude Are Critical to ANY team's Success.

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Failure Is A Good Thing!

by Alan Stein 09-14-2009 12:29 AM Training | Sports Psychology

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Failure, if handled appropriately, is a key ingredient to being successful.

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Do You Have What It Takes?

by Jeremy Hartman 07-22-2009 11:27 PM Training | Sports Psychology

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Elite athletes possess Discipline, Determination, and Dedication. Pure talent will only get you so far.

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Athlete Chat: John Gilchrist, Part I - The Journey

by Susan Zaro 07-18-2009 05:50 PM Athlete Interviews | Athlete Career Development | Human Relations | Sports Psychology

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Former University of Maryland basketball star John Gilchrist opens up to Sports Psychology Consultant, Susan Zaro, about his journey to play in the NBA, as part of a 3-part series called "Passion for Professional Success."

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YouTube Athlete Video of the Week: Anna Kournikova Needs the Press

by Zak Kurtz 07-10-2009 03:52 PM Trusted Athlete Educator | Athlete Career Development | Image Branding | Sports Psychology

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One aspect of being a consummate professional athlete is learning how to deal with the media effectively. Media attention starts at a young age for many star athletes and can be difficult to handle. Anna Kournikova's video is an example of when media pressure causes a professional athlete to lose their composure.

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Leadership

by Alan Stein 06-20-2009 10:34 PM Human Relations | Sports Psychology

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I think leadership is an important topic for me to touch on as I truly believe there is a tremendous lack of leadership in today’s game; specifically with today’s youth.

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Cognitive and Somatic Anxiety Management Tips

by Susan Zaro 05-24-2009 10:54 PM Sports Psychology

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Hopefully, this article and simple strategy ideas will encourage you to begin managing your emotions. It isn’t a magical cure and it doesn’t happen automatically. Everyday isn’t going to be a perfect day and it needn’t be to make headway or succeed. The goal is to begin to be more aware of your thoughts and feelings and activate the strategies that elicit the mental energy that allows you the opportunity to play up to your potential.

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Dedication

by Alan Stein 05-15-2009 01:24 AM Training | Athlete Career Development | Camps | Coaching | Sports Psychology

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Dedication and commitment are essential for success in any endeavor, but especially in basketball.

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