Certainly the storied career of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has left many praising his legacy of career wins, devotion and loyalty to his university for so many decades, and his concern with providing a wonderful role model for the young men under his tutelage. Sadly, the end of his career seriously tarnished the image of his decades of honor and success...
This new and startling revelation about Coach Jerry Sandusky, the Penn State Defensive Coordinator who was arrested Saturday on 40 criminal counts of child sex abuse, is yet another example of “Let’s hope this will just go away by not making it public.” Was there ever a concern for the victims in this case by the university and those within the football program? Was there ever a concern in that organization that by informing the police, that the perpetrator was free to carry out his demented desires with untold other victims? University administrators were aware that a graduate assistant had seen Sandusky attacking a young boy in the team’s locker room shower in 2002...
This week I welcome to Your Partner In Success Radio Carla Lundblade, Clinical Therapist Specializing in Sports & Celebrity Psychologies. Carla received her BS in psychology and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern Oregon University. She received her MS in Applied Psychology with a Concentration in Mental Health Counseling from Southern Oregon University...
A fascinating article was reported in the November, 2009 issue of Runner’s World. Most of us believe that running or doing other aerobic exercise is a wonderful stress reducer. Indeed, the “runner’s high” feeling that so many runners strive for seems to dissolve away the stresses in their lives, at least temporarily...
If you’ve watched serious tennis players, from 12 year olds to pros, you’ve seen this phenomenon. One or both players grunt, moan, or make guttural sounds just when they make contact with the ball. Coaches often suggest that their players grunt when making contact in order to expel air completely, helping them to relax...
Do you desire a healthy life, but feel like the road to that lifestyle is an impossible one? The truth is that a life of vitality and energy is within your reach. If you’re willing to take a few simple steps toward your dreams, they can become reality. And this can happen quicker than you might think! Follow these strategies to begin experiencing the healthy life you deserve, starting today: Change your dietary habits...
We all know the stereotype. The great athlete didn’t spend much time honing his intellectual skills; instead, all of his efforts were spent on the athletic field and thus, he tends to be lacking in the brains department. Like all stereotypes, this idea does not encompass all athletes, but still seems to be pervasive, especially among football players, where we all chuckle about the easy courses they take in college, etc...
How Coaches’ Stress Impacts Elite Athletes By Dr. Jack Singer Much attention is paid to the impact of stress on elite athletes, but until recently, the impact of stress on their coaches has been largely ignored. What is really important about this new discovery is that the way coaches deal with their own stress directly impacts the performance of their athletes...
In my private Sport Psychology practice, I am constantly hearing young athletes tell me they want to quit and that playing their sport is no longer fun. We all have known coaches throughout our lives who have used “fear” as a motivator. Whether they insulted the athlete or threatened not to play him, the key component of their style was insulting, threatening and punitive screaming...
Interview with Dr. Jack Singer on Core Sports Performance Some time ago I was interviewed by Chris Shugart, the editor of T-Nation. When I came across this transcript it seemed a good idea to share it here. Enjoy! Mind Games The ball is snapped. The quarterback takes a few steps back and looks downfield...
