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Research Papers
Intensity and frequency dimensions of competitive state anxiety.
Mental training for young athlete: A case of study of NLP practice.
It pays to pay attention: A mindfulness-based program for injury prevention with soccer players.
The Purposeful Team: Building Positive Team Dynamics through Mindfulness.
Using mindfulness meditation as a team building tool to enhance perceptions of cohesion, mindfulness, and emotional competence
Ted Talks
Find out what you can do to encourage a winner in your family with this eye-opening glimpse into the world of young elite athletes. 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?
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feeling depressed. 50% also claimed to have experienced overwhelming anxiety, and this information is six years out of date. We minimize the effects of our depression, anxiety, or eating disorder, because society does not encourage us to come forward. Student-athletes endure five hours of team commitment daily, 18 hours of class weekly, and the pressure to physically perform no matter what the circumstance. You can’t see mental health issues like you can see an ankle sprain.
Olympic champion, entrepreneur and proud mother Allyson Felix thinks it shouldn't be that way. She tells the story of starting a family while fighting to change her former sponsor's maternity policy -- and paving the way for others to get greater protection and more support. Her message is a testament to the power of believing in and advocating for yourself. “You don’t have to be an Olympian to create change for yourself and others," she says. "Each of us can bet on ourselves."
At the highest level, athletes are well-matched in terms of their physical abilities, conditioning, and skill level. But often that is not enough to win and perform on the biggest of stages like the Olympic games. Developing strategies and techniques to get athletes minds in the best possible condition for optimal performance is increasingly important for sports teams and coaches.