We’re often asked the best ways for athletes to avoid mental fatigue. Our answer tends to be a combination of motivation and focus training. First, we tell athletes to tap
Preventing Mental Fatigue
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Meet Laina Nelson
Premier Sport Psychology is excited to introduce one of our Summer 2018 interns, Laina Nelson! Read below to learn more about Laina. Let’s start with a fun fact about yourself.
Meet Joe Brinkman
Premier Sport Psychology is excited to introduce one of our Summer 2018 interns, Joe Brinkman! Read below to learn more about Joe. Let’s start with a fun fact about yourself.
How Sport Psychology Has Helped One Hockey Goalie
“I’d probably say 90% of it [hockey] is mental.” -Philadelphia Flyers prospect Carter Hart¹ Carter Hart is the top goaltender in the Canadian Hockey League- earning this title the past
Olympians: Performing Under Pressure
Olympians: Performing Under Pressure It takes many qualities to be an Olympian; passion, determination, motivation, commitment, discipline and consistency to name a few. One important mental skill that can often
The Super Bowl: Playing to Win or to Improve?
If you live in Minnesota, odds are you know Super Bowl VII will be held at US Bank stadium on February 4th. What you may not know is the driving
Mental Toughness A Myth Or A Must In Hockey?
Without question, playing hockey requires toughness. But that’s toughness of the physical variety — defined by the ability to take and deliver a hit, to hold your ground in
The Psychological Effect of Long Distance Pacers
If you have run or even watched a marathon, you have surely seen the pacers leading packs of people while carrying pieces of paper on poles signifying the time that
Selective Attention in Irish Dance
Just over 3,000 Irish dancers from all regions of the world flocked to New Orleans early this month for the North American Irish Dance Championships, the biggest Irish dance event
Positive Self-Talk and Flow
Close your eyes for a second and think of a time when you were at your best in a competition or performance. Put yourself back into that mindset and recall