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My Secret to Staying Focused Under Pressure | Russell Wilson

2020

Athletes train their bodies to run faster, jump higher, throw farther—so why don’t they train their minds, too? Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson talks about the power of “neutral thinking,” which helps him thrive under pressure (both on the field and off)—and shows how you can use... See more...

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My Yips Story

A former collegiate softball player talks about her struggles with mental health and the Yips during her career.

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2020
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06:35

Perfectionism in Dance

Summarising SciDance Podcast Episode 1, where dance psychologist Sanna Nordin-Bates spoke about perfectionism in dance. I reflect on the key points, focusing on how dance educators can apply this research practically in the studio to support dancers’ wellbeing.

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2020
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Perfectionism and Anxiety, and Its Influence on Performance

This video is about the dual nature of perfectionism in sports: Relationships with emotion, motivation, and performance.

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2015
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08:22

Solution for Self-Critical Perfectionism in Sports

Can’t let go of mistakes you’ve done in practice or competition? Too self-critical or analytical? Discover the mental toughness solution to this mental virus that is harmful for your performance in sports!

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2015
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05:40

Fragile Confidence and Perfectionism in Volleyball

Dr. Patrick Cohn and Dr. Megan Melchiorre, our newest member to the Peak Performance Sports Mental Coaching team, start a new mental game video series for volleyball coaches, players and parents. They discuss the psychology of volleyball and some of the challenges that volleyball players have.

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2018
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07:29

How Perfectionism Stifles Young Athletes’ Success

Dr. Patrick Cohn discusses how fear of failure and perfectionism in young athletes can stifle their performance and thus success in sports.

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2009
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Athletes and Mental Health: The Hidden Opponent | Victoria Garrick | TEDxUSC

The issue of mental health in college students, specifically college student-athletes, is stigmatized and neglected. According to a 2011 study by the National College Athletic Association, 30% of about 200,000 student-athletes reported feeling depressed.

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2017
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What Gives Elite Athletes the Edge? | Janne Mortensen | TEDxOdense

Do you want to develop the mind of a winner? Have you ever wondered what gives young, elite athletes the edge? How can you transform a kid into a champion? Expert in sports psychology and mental training, Janne Mortensen has coached national teams and world-class athletes, taking them to European...

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2019
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What Makes Elite Athletes Thrive or Dive Under Pressure? | The Economist

Psychology is an increasingly important part of elite sport. Winning at the highest levels can depend as much on peak-fitness of the mind as the body. For top-level sports people it’s not just skill and athleticism they count. So often, it’s mind over matter.

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2019
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The Skill of Self-Confidence | Dr. Ivan Joseph | TEDxRyersonU

As the Athletic Director and head coach of the Varsity Soccer team at Ryerson University, Dr. Joseph is often asked what skills he is searching for as a recruiter: Is it speed? Strength? Agility? In Dr.

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2012
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