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- ***George Foreman’a Secret On Being Resilient And Staying Motivated - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatSince I am very interested in human potential and in personal growth, some time ago, I attended a motivational lecture given by George Foreman, the former heavyweight champion of the world. Many years ago, I wrote a few articles about George Foreman’s fight with Muhammad Ali, so I was quite ...
Views: 3302(1 vote) - ***Why Did The New York Giants Collapse Again This Year? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatGiant fans have to be disappointed as the team seems to have collapsed once again this season. Several weeks ago, a reporter interviewed me about the team and I thought they would be able to avoid another collapse. As it turns out, I was wrong…….. The momentum they had after beating New ...
Views: 2864 - ***Parenting Tip: How To Coach Your Child At Any Sport - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatOne of the great things about being a parent is the fun you can have teaching your kids about what you know and enjoy. I love tennis, golf, photography photography, racquetball, fishing, swimming and chess. Like many fathers, when I became a dad, I was eager to share some of these interests ...
Views: 3206(3 votes) - ***Putting Tips For Golfers: How To Putt In The Zone 39 Sport Psychology Tips For Golfers-Plus A Complete Sports Psychology Program For Golfers - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatPutting is a very mental task. It has very little to do with the golfer’s strength or size. Great putting is all about confidence, accuracy, focus and relaxation. Golfers who choke on short putts and golfers who lose tournaments have difficulty managing pressure and distractions when the ...
Views: 6101 - ***St. Louis Cardinals vs. Texas Rangers Math And Psychology Identify The Winner - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatWhile media experts are predicting low television ratings, this year’s World Series could be a very interesting game for avid baseball fans. Tony La Russa is a very clever manager and he may continue to implement some innovative strategies with his pitching staff. If he does, this could make ...
Views: 2426 - ***Who Is The Greatest Baseball Hitter Of All Time? Math And Psychology Provide The Answer - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatWe are approaching the World Series, so baseball is on the minds of many Americans right now. And baseball fans and sports pundits like to debate the issue of who is the best hitter of all time. And it is hard to compare hitters from different baseball eras. However, my colleague, pal ...
Views: 2709(1 vote) - ***Sports Psychology And Peak Performance: How To Really Get Your Head Into The Game One Simple Tip To Perform Your Best - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatCoaches from around the country and maybe from the world, sometimes remind athletes to “get their head into the game,” during an athletic contest. This well known sport cliché is a way to remind athletes to tune out distractions and stay focused on what is happening on the playing field or on ...
Views: 3936 - ***What’s The Best Way To Talk To Your Spouse? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatMany couples who come to see me for marriage counseling report that they are having communication problems. These communication problems frequently involve power struggles around money, sex, parenting, household responsibilities, in-laws, trust and leisure time. It is not easy to resolve ...
Views: 1305 - ***What Do You Do When Your Child Does Not Make The Team? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatSchool has started and lots of young athletes will be trying out for school teams. And some kids will fail to make the team. Others won’t get the playing time they think they deserve. This time of year, I get lots of calls from parents of young athletes who are upset about their child’s role ...
Views: 5451 - ***How To Really Stop Violence In Sports - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatThe recent violence at a football game in Sarasota caused me to reflect, once again, on violence in sports and what can be done to remedy this problem. It is conceivable that we may see more violence on the field as frustration with the economy grows and the financial rewards which athletics ...
Views: 8126(2 votes) - ***Do You Or Your Child Suffer From Test Anxiety? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Dr. Jay Granat“My daughter is very bright, but she panics when she has to take tests.” “My son can’t sleep the night before a test.” “I was so scared during the SAT’s that I couldn’t concentrate at all. I took a prep class, but it didn’t help me. I was just too up tight to do well. I’m really ...
Views: 1403 - *** Tiger Woods Facing Eleven Tough Challenges - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatTiger Woods is dealing with a multitude of issues, losses and changes which seem to be impacting his performance on the golf course. Several years ago, most golf pundits thought he would definitely break Jack Nicklaus’record for wins in majors. I have coached many golfers on the mental ...
Views: 5506 - ***Golf Tips: Fourteen Ways To Get Out Of A Sand Trap The Way The Pros Do - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatI counsel lots of golfers. Some of them are professionals, some are highly ranked amateurs and juniors. Others are weekend warriors hoping to win a few more dollars and maybe the club championship. While most pros do not mind hitting out of bunkers, some golfers hate being stuck in the ...
Views: 4440 - ***Figure Skating, Gymnastics, Cheerleading And Sports Psychology: 15 Sources Of Stress For Parents, Kids And Coaches - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatOver the years, I have counseled many females who compete in figure skating, cheerleading and gymnastics at very high levels. These sports can be quite demanding, since they are different from many other sports. Consequently, these sports can place a great deal of stress on the young ...
Views: 4466(1 vote) - ***Sports Psychology, Peak Performance And Baseball Derek Jeter: What Makes Him So Special? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatDerek Jeter recently got his 3,000 hit and he accomplished this milestone in very dramatic fashion. There are a lot of things for baseball fans to love about the shortstop for The New York Yankees-Derek Jeter. But what really makes him so special? He is a clutch hitter and a steady ...
Views: 3148(1 vote) - ***Love Golf? Nervous On The First Tee? Here Are 16 Tips To Help You Stay Calm, Confident And Focused - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatOver the years, many golfers have come to see me to get help with their first tee jitters. Both low handicappers and high handicappers can be nervous at the start of a round. Some golfer report difficulty sleeping the night before a golf event due to stress related to looking bad on the ...
Views: 6392 - ***Sports Psychology And Bowling - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatBowlers are always looking for simple ways to get more strikes and spares and to add pins to their scores. Like other athletes, bowlers tend to enjoy their sport more when they are performing to their fullest potential. And bowling is very mental, once you master the mechanics of the ...
Views: 3932 - ***Golf Tips, Sports Psychology And Golf: What Does It Take To Make It On The PGA Tour? Is It Luck Or Skill? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatOne of my patients, a professional golfer, has been working at making it on the PGA Tour for several years. He is a lovely young man who is bright, well-educated, polite, talented and hard working. He is currently playing on the Asian Tour where he recently won an event. Making it as a ...
Views: 1845 - ***Sports Psychology And Peak Peformance In Tennis: How To Have A Powerful Serve - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatA big serve is a huge weapon in tennis. In order to serve well, you need to have reliable mechanics, an effective pre-serve routine and a range of different serves. In addition, top servers know how to disguise their serve, so their opponent can not determine what kind of serve is coming toward ...
Views: 2260 - ***How To Build Self-Confidence And Self-Esteem In Sports: One Simple, But Not So Obvious Tip For Parents - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatWatching children participate in sports can be a wonderful experience for youngsters and for their parents. Some kids really love having their family members at their sporting events. And some moms and dads love coaching their kids in sports like baseball, soccer, basketball and football. ...
Views: 2408(1 vote) - ***Sports Psychology, Peak Performance And The Zone - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatKnowing how to get into the zone allows athletes and top executives to perform to their fullest potential. Moreover, if top executives are skilled at utilizing techniques to enter the zone, they can model and teach these methods to their staffs. Having a staff that knows how to get into the ...
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