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1. Tips for Building Team Confidence
   20-May-13 • Mike Edger • 2 Comments
2. Centering Techniques for Sports
   7-May-13 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
3. Intramural Sports: The Benefits of Imagery
   6-May-13 • Erick Mock • 0 Comment
4. Hitters Need a Plan at the Plate
   2-May-13 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
5. Roy Halladay Turns to Late Sport Psychologist
   30-Apr-13 • Todd Zolecki • 1 Comment
6. Follow SportPsychologyToday.com On Twitter
   13-Apr-13 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
7. Baseball Mental Training and Performance Enhancement
   12-Apr-13 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
8. How to Become a Sport Psychology Professional
   10-Apr-13 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
9. Sports Psychology Schools
   8-Apr-13 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
10. Birth Like an Athlete – Kerri Walsh Jennings
    5-Apr-13 • Lisa Pedersen • 0 Comment
11. Dorfman’s Mental ABC’s of Pitching
    4-Mar-13 • Mike Edger • 2 Comments
12. NCAA Basketball: Strong Mental Game Key to NCAA Basketball Totals
    12-Feb-13 • D.S. Williamson • 0 Comment
13. American Mud Race March 30
    27-Jan-13 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
14. The Rise of Kronum
    18-Jan-13 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
15. Sport Psychology and Mental Training
    21-Dec-12 • Mike Edger • 4 Comments
16. Mental Training and Performance Enhancement
    19-Dec-12 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
17. Attentional Focus and Self-Talk
    15-Dec-12 • Keith Begley • 0 Comment
18. Understand The Zone, Understand Sport
    11-Dec-12 • Robin Clarkson • 0 Comment
19. Sport Psychology Article Submission
    9-Dec-12 • Mike Edger • 8 Comments
20. Enhancing Self Confidence
    27-Nov-12 • Mike Edger • 8 Comments
21. Feedback in Athletic Coaching – Part 2
    22-Nov-12 • Rebekah Roulier • 0 Comment
22. Feedback in Athletic Coaching – Part 1
    22-Nov-12 • Rebekah Roulier • 0 Comment
23. Sports Psychology and Mental Training
    8-Nov-12 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
24. The Key to Composure in Sports
    7-Nov-12 • Mike Edger • 4 Comments
25. Common Mental Game Challenges for Athletes
    5-Nov-12 • Mike Edger • 3 Comments
26. Three Keys to Success in Sports
    2-Nov-12 • Mike Edger • 4 Comments
27. Developing High Levels of Confidence
    25-Oct-12 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
28. Fight the Fear of Failure in Sports
    22-Oct-12 • Delice Coffey • 1 Comment
29. Driven From Within
    17-Oct-12 • David Shawn Smith • 0 Comment
30. Coaches Focused on Wrong Goals
    16-Oct-12 • Lexi Fye • 1 Comment
31. Sport Psychology Coaching
    9-Oct-12 • Mike Edger • 2 Comments
32. A Star Rockets Rookie Faces His Fear
    7-Oct-12 • Chis Duncan • 0 Comment
33. Mental Toughness Makes Olympic Champions
    6-Oct-12 • Mustafa Sarkar • 1 Comment
34. Taking Action Against Bully Coaches
    2-Oct-12 • Mike Edger • 7 Comments
35. Sport Resilience Study Questionnaire
    2-Oct-12 • Mustafa Sarkar • 2 Comments
36. Championship Team Building Part Three
    28-Sep-12 • John Papasideris • 0 Comment
37. The Tennis Ball or The Egg?
    26-Sep-12 • Lisa Pedersen • 5 Comments
38. How to Manage the Competition in Your Sport
    24-Sep-12 • Stan Popovich • 0 Comment
39. ChampionshipTeam Building Part Two
    23-Sep-12 • John Papasideris • 0 Comment
40. Is Pressure in Sports a Myth?
    22-Sep-12 • Adam Kelly • 0 Comment
41. Overcoming Fear In Your Sport
    22-Sep-12 • Stan Popovich • 0 Comment
42. How to Enhance Your Performance in Practice
    18-Sep-12 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
43. Football Mental Toughness
    17-Sep-12 • Delice Coffey • 0 Comment
44. How Mental Attitudes Shape Performance
    4-Sep-12 • Delice Coffey • 1 Comment
45. How Bully Coaching Affects Athletes
    4-Sep-12 • Mike Edger • 71 Comments
46. Championship Team Building Part One
    31-Aug-12 • John Papasideris • 1 Comment
47. Dreaming and Believing
    30-Aug-12 • Nancy Lindell • 1 Comment
48. The Fear of Striking Out
    22-Aug-12 • Mike Edger • 2 Comments
49. The Power of Visualization
    8-Aug-12 • Matt Neason • 12 Comments
50. Pre-Game Routines in Sports
    22-Jun-12 • Adam Kelly • 1 Comment
51. Overcoming Change
    21-Jun-12 • David Shawn Smith • 0 Comment
52. Understand THE ZONE in Sports
    19-Jun-12 • Mike Edger • 2 Comments
53. The Fields of Dreams Foundation
    16-Jun-12 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
54. Performance Anxiety and Pregame Jitters
    14-Jun-12 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
55. Sports Psychology and Executive Coaching
    13-Jun-12 • Mike Edger • 3 Comments
56. UK Sports Psychologist Helps Youth Team
    13-Jun-12 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
57. Fighting laziness
    11-Jun-12 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
58. Sports Psychology Programs
    10-Jun-12 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
59. Five Key Components of Sport Psychology
    4-Jun-12 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
60. What is Sport Psychology?
    1-Jun-12 • Bill Cole • 3 Comments
61. Tapping Into the Zone
    15-May-12 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
62. Sports Mental Training
    9-May-12 • Mike Edger • 2 Comments
63. The Psychology of Gambling
    3-May-12 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
64. Tips for Breaking Free of a Slump
    26-Apr-12 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
65. How to Perform Your Best in Big Games
    24-Apr-12 • Mike Edger • 3 Comments
66. How to Prepare Mentally for a Big Game
    21-Apr-12 • Mike Edger • 2 Comments
67. Achieving Peak Performance
    12-Apr-12 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
68. Letting Go of Errors and Mistakes
    11-Feb-12 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
69. Sport Psychology Coaching
    2-Jul-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
70. What is Mental Training?
    30-Jun-11 • Mike Edger • 3 Comments
71. Developing a Healthy Sports Philosophy
    16-Jun-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
72. The Power of Teamwork
    15-May-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
73. Composure in Sports
    15-Apr-11 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
74. Keep Big Games in Perspective
    14-Apr-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
75. Sibling Rivalry in Sports
    12-Apr-11 • J. Edger • 3 Comments
76. Sport Psychology Lesson by The Phillies
    11-Apr-11 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
77. Maintaining Focus in Sports
    7-Apr-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
78. Five Tips for Mental Preparation
    7-Apr-11 • Mike Edger • 3 Comments
79. Mental Preparation in Sports
    6-Apr-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
80. How to Get in “The Zone”
    27-Mar-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
81. The Downside of Perfectionism in Sports
    23-Mar-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
82. Team Cohesion Determines Team Success
    17-Mar-11 • Mike Edger • 4 Comments
83. How Stephen Strasburg Gets Into A Rhythm
    14-Mar-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
84. Anticipating the Unexpected in Sports: Part 1
    13-Mar-11 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
85. Anticipating the Unexpected in Sports: Part 2
    13-Mar-11 • Mike Edger • 2 Comments
86. How to Deal With Bad Coaches
    12-Mar-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
87. The Mental Game of Golf
    11-Mar-11 • Mike Edger • 2 Comments
88. Four Goals to Enhance Your Performance
    9-Mar-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
89. Goal Setting for Athletes
    8-Mar-11 • Mike Edger • 5 Comments
90. Goal Setting and Self-Motivation
    7-Mar-11 • Mike Edger • 5 Comments
91. Instilling a Championship Mindset
    3-Mar-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
92. Online Mental Coaching Program
    2-Mar-11 • Mike Edger • 3 Comments
93. Examining the “Yips” in Golf
    28-Feb-11 • Mike Edger • 3 Comments
94. Does Physical Talet Guarantee Success?
    27-Feb-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
95. Frustration and Aggression in Sports
    24-Feb-11 • Mike Edger • 6 Comments
96. Understanding Your Kids Behavior in Sports
    23-Feb-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
97. Characteristics of the Zone and Peak Performance
    21-Feb-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
98. Helping Athletes Succeed
    17-Feb-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
99. Sports Confidence Video
    15-Feb-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
100. Three Keys to a Championship Mindset
     12-Feb-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
101. Sport Performance Anxiety and Social Approval
     10-Feb-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
102. Aaron Rodgers Prepares for the Super Bowl: Part 2
     4-Feb-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
103. Aaron Rodgers Prepares for the Super Bowl: Part 1
     1-Feb-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
104. Working With a Sports Psychology Expert
     27-Jan-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
105. Andy Roddick Performs in a Trusting Mindset
     24-Jan-11 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
106. What Prevents Athletes From Getting Into the Zone
     21-Jan-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
107. Use Pregame Jitters as an Advantage
     19-Jan-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
108. Emotional Control and Compsure in Sports
     18-Jan-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
109. Mental Toughness: People Are Amazing
     15-Jan-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
110. High Expectations Lead to Doubt Not Confidence
     12-Jan-11 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
111. Hockey’s Number One Mental Game Asset
     8-Jan-11 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
112. High Confidence Leads to Success
     5-Jan-11 • Mike Edger • 3 Comments
113. Goal Setting for Sports
     18-Dec-10 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
114. The Top Myths That Prevent Athletes From Embracing Mental Training
     17-Dec-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
115. Momentum in Sports
     16-Dec-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
116. Playing Beyond Your Comfort Zone
     13-Dec-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
117. Focus on Your Game, not Others
     9-Dec-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
118. How to Get the Most Out of Your At-bats
     6-Dec-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
119. Do You Play With a Fear of Failure?
     1-Dec-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
120. Checklist to Help Athletes Achieve Peak Performance
     21-Nov-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
121. The Difference Between Confidence and Expectation
     18-Nov-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
122. Confidence and Coping with Mistakes
     17-Nov-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
123. How to Break Out of a Slump in Sports
     16-Nov-10 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
124. Use Pre-Pitch Routines to Help You Focus
     15-Nov-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
125. Coping with Performance Anxiety
     13-Nov-10 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
126. What is Mental Toughness?
     12-Nov-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
127. From The Bullpen to The Record Books
     11-Nov-10 • Mike Edger • 2 Comments
128. Challenge Your Athletes During Practice
     10-Nov-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
129. Successful and Unsuccessful Youth Coaches
     8-Nov-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
130. Being Supportive After a Loss
     5-Nov-10 • Mike Edger • 2 Comments
131. Building Team Cohesion for Success
     4-Nov-10 • Mike Edger • 2 Comments
132. Sports Parents: Coaching From the Sidelines
     2-Nov-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
133. Winning Isn’t Everything, but it is Fun…
     1-Nov-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
134. Game-Time Coaching Tactics
     20-Oct-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
135. In Sports the Game is a Test
     19-Oct-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
136. What is a Championship Mindset?
     15-Oct-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
137. It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over
     11-Oct-10 • Mike Edger • 4 Comments
138. Winning is a Team Effort
     11-Oct-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
139. Playing Aggressive When Behind
     8-Oct-10 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
140. Halladay Uses His Mental Skills to Succeed
     7-Oct-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
141. Course Management and Pre-shot Routines
     5-Oct-10 • Mike Edger • 2 Comments
142. Patience is a Powerful Mental Tool in Sports
     1-Oct-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
143. Use Warm-ups to Focus Your Mind
     29-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
144. Wimbledon 2010
     29-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
145. Sidney Crosby’s Secret to Success
     29-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
146. Nadal’s Aggressive Approach at the US Open
     24-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
147. Federer Accesses the Zone
     22-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
148. Atwal Wins Big With Nothing to Lose Mindset
     21-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
149. Coaches Need Team Leaders
     20-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
150. Rafael Nadal Relies Confidence to Win
     19-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
151. Wayne Gretzky on the Mental Game of Hockey
     17-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
152. Goal Setting and Emotional Control
     15-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
153. Big League Pressure in Youth Sports
     13-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
154. Inside the Minds of Hockey’s Enforcers: Ian Laperriere
     13-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
155. Why Tim Tebow Should Not Change His Delivery
     12-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 4 Comments
156. How You Can Improve Your Performance Through Sports Psychology
     7-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
157. Hitting Tips: Panicked-Hitting
     6-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
158. Motivation is the Key to Hitting Success
     5-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
159. Baseball Pre-Performance Routines
     4-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
160. A Championship Mindset
     3-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
161. Confidence Boosting Strategies For Young Athletes
     2-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 0 Comment
162. Jimmy Rollins Steps Up in Big Games
     1-Sep-10 • Mike Edger • 1 Comment
163. Look Out for Bully Coaches
     3-Jan-10 • Dr. Patrick Cohn • 1 Comment