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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***How To Really Stop Violence In Sports

The 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 become more appealing and more important to many Americans. Violence in many sports has received a lot of media attention. Brawls in baseball games and players and fans acting in disorderly manners in sporting arenas are quite commonplace today.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***Parenting Tip: How To Coach Your Child At Any Sport

One 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 with the kids. Since I have coached hundreds of athletes from a wide range of sports, written articles on sport psychology and conducted seminars on improving one’s performance in sports, I could not wait until my kids got old enough for me to “impart some of my wisdom” to my offspring.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***Figure Skating, Gymnastics, Cheerleading And Sports Psychology: 15 Sources Of Stress For Parents, Kids And Coaches

Over 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 athletes. First, unlike a sport like tennis or golf, one tiny error can ruin an entire performance as well as years of training. Second, there are often significant interpersonal conflicts between the athlete, the parent and the coach.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***George Foreman’a Secret On Being Resilient And Staying Motivated

Since 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 curious to hear what he had to say in his inspirational talk.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***Sports Psychology, Peak Performance And Baseball Derek Jeter: What Makes Him So Special?

Derek 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 fielder. He has accumulated some fantastic statistics and he has been a remarkable performer in post-season play. He has delivered tons of key hits in some very big games. The Yankee captain will undoubtedly make it to The Baseball Hall Of Fame on his first opportunity.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***Who Is The Greatest Baseball Hitter Of All Time? Math And Psychology Provide The Answer

We 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 and the coauthor of one of my books, Who Will Win The Big Game, has recently collected some interesting data on this topic. In this book Carlton and I tried to identify the fifty characteristics of winning teams,players and coaches based on statistics and psychology.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***How To Build Self-Confidence And Self-Esteem In Sports: One Simple, But Not So Obvious Tip For Parents

Watching 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. Parents often feel good about themselves for “making it to all of their kid’s games.” And parents do deserve credit for their willingness to adjust their busy schedules to get to their children’s events. Also, there is no question that sports can really be a wonderful way for a parentr

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***Love Golf? Nervous On The First Tee? Here Are 16 Tips To Help You Stay Calm, Confident And Focused

Over 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 first tee while everyone is watching them swing. Here are some tips to help high handicappers and single digit players understand more about their nervousness on the first tee and some tips to help golfers become more comfortable when they tee off.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***Putting Tips For Golfers: How To Putt In The Zone 39 Sport Psychology Tips For Golfers-Plus A Complete Sports Psychology Program For Golfers

Putting 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 tou aments have difficulty managing pressure and distractions when the step on the green. They do not feel comfortable and they can not see the line and find the tempo they need to put a good roll on the ball.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

*** Tiger Woods Facing Eleven Tough Challenges

Tiger 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 aspects of the game and some athletes can leave their personal lives off the course. However, Tiger Woods appears to be struggling with a number of challenging emotional and physical issues simultaneously.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***What Do You Do When Your Child Does Not Make The Team?

School 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 in sports and their setback involving the team. “My son is heartbroken. He thought he would start on the team for sure.” “My daughter would rather quit the team then play junior varsity again.” “The coach seems to pick his favorites. My daughter won’t get any playing time.”

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***Golf Tips: Fourteen Ways To Get Out Of A Sand Trap The Way The Pros Do

I 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 sand. It is obvious that they become angry, frustrated and anxious when they land their ball in the sand. Once these negative emotions take over, it is hard for golfers to get the ball out of the sand with a sense of accuracy, confidence, focus and control.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***Sports Psychology And Peak Performance: How To Really Get Your Head Into The Game One Simple Tip To Perform Your Best

Coaches 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 the court. Players on the bench are often encouraged to observe stay involved in the game by listening to this same remark. Being well aware of what is happening and why it is happening during an athletic contest is very sound advice. It is a good way to gain an understanding of any sport.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***Sports Psychology And Bowling

Bowlers 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 sport. That is, bowling is a sport which is very much about confidence, concentration, focus, tempo and being relaxed when you step on the lanes.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***Why Did The New York Giants Collapse Again This Year?

Giant 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 England seems to have vanished. So what really happened to The New York Giants this year? There is no question that injuries to key players have taken their toll on this organization.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***St. Louis Cardinals vs. Texas Rangers Math And Psychology Identify The Winner

While 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 things tough for Texas. Albert Pujols may be the best player in the game, so, in some ways it is hard to be against St. Louis. St. Louis also has the extra game at home. However, there are a number of compelling statistics which point a victory by the Texas Rangers.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***Sports Psychology And Peak Peformance In Tennis: How To Have A Powerful Serve

A 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 them. Furthermore, you need to understand the psychology behind serving well. In my view there are two kinds of psychology related to serving. The internal psychology and the exte al psychology. The Exte al Psychology

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***Sports Psychology, Peak Performance And The Zone

Knowing 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 zone can be quite beneficial to many large and small firms. The Disadvantages Of Being Out Of The Zone

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***Golf Tips, Sports Psychology And Golf: What Does It Take To Make It On The PGA Tour? Is It Luck Or Skill?

One 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 professional golfer is very demanding. You are competing against other talented golfers. These players can hit the ball very far and they know how to rnexecute every kind of golf shot.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***Do You Or Your Child Suffer From Test Anxiety?

“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 worried about taking the SAT’s again.” School resumed in Bergen County about one month ago. For many students, young and old, the return to school includes the experiencing or the re-experiencing of the symptoms of test anxiety.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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By Dr. Jay GranatRecently published1 topic

***What’s The Best Way To Talk To Your Spouse?

Many 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 these kinds of issues, as they are usually emotionally charged. However, it is virtually impossible to work them out when there is a lot of tension among couples and they are having difficulty conversing with one another in a patient and polite manner.

Primary topic: Peak Performance

Peak Performance

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