Sports and Performance Psychology
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Sports and Performance Psychology
Seeking excellence and success in sports and performing arts through mental conditioning and other applied behavioral sciences, from Psychogenyx.  
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5 ways pressuring young athletes to perform well does them harm

5 ways pressuring young athletes to perform well does them harm | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Well-publicized professional sports stars’ injuries draw attention to dangerous influences on young athletes.
Lillian Lewis's curator insight, March 10, 2023 5:32 PM

This site focuses on the delicate balance of ensuring coaches apply the correct amount of pressure to athletes to allow them to perform at an optimal level, avoiding over and under encouragement. 

Christopher Pickering's curator insight, March 12, 2023 10:05 PM

Managing expectations in young athletes can be a difficult task. Many young athletes are not able to withstand the amount of pressure bestowed upon them. 

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4 Questions Modern Sports Parents Must Ask Themselves

4 Questions Modern Sports Parents Must Ask Themselves | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Dr. Tommy John outlines four important questions shockingly few sports parents ever consider.
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