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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How do Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors keep doing this?! 'Irrational confidence' - ESPN

How do Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors keep doing this?! 'Irrational confidence' - ESPN | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
They were down 0-2 in a playoff series for the first time in their dynasty. Now, the Warriors are on to the Western Conference semifinals, fueled by mind-bending play from their two-time MVP.
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Underrated | By Stephen Curry

Underrated | By Stephen Curry | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
You didn’t think this was one of those fairytales where the kid gets some pep talk, and everything changes right? It REALLY isn’t that.
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Steph Curry's Secrets to Success: Brain Training, Float Tanks and Strobe Goggles

Steph Curry's Secrets to Success: Brain Training, Float Tanks and Strobe Goggles | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Steph Curry and the world's elite athletes are using deep science and cutting-edge tech to study and train their brains, and the results have been profound—not only in their games, but also their lives.
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Golden State Warriors' Steve Kerr, Kevin Durant Praise Virtual Reality

Golden State Warriors' Steve Kerr, Kevin Durant Praise Virtual Reality | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
On Tuesday, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and small forward Kevin Durant offered some praise for virtual reality and the new technology.
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An Inside Look At How CoachUp's Platform Connects Athletes With Personal Coaches And Trainers

An Inside Look At How CoachUp's Platform Connects Athletes With Personal Coaches And Trainers | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
A Firsthand Look At The CoachUp Platform Connecting Athletes With Personal Coaches And Trainers, and being backed by Steph Curry.
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'The best feeling in the world': a conversation with Timberwolves shooting coach Mike Penberthy

'The best feeling in the world': a conversation with Timberwolves shooting coach Mike Penberthy | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
More than anything, I wanted to know if Penberthy's teachings are translateable to the denizens of pick-up nation.
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NBA Finals: Steph Curry, Warriors are trophy hunting again

NBA Finals: Steph Curry, Warriors are trophy hunting again | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
The Warriors are back in the NBA Finals not just because they’re talented, but due to championship habits and standards built, fortified and reinforced through the darkness of the last three seasons.
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When His Shooting is Off, Curry Turns to "The Menu"   - Warriors' Shooting Routines | 

When His Shooting is Off, Curry Turns to "The Menu"   - Warriors' Shooting Routines |  | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
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The Athlete’s Guide to the Brain: Motor Skill Learning

In Hyperplasticity, we discussed the fascinating, moldable nature of the brain. We described the concept of neuroplasticity and how the generation of functional neural pathways is the force behind…
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Strobe-light training: From Michael Jordan to Kawhi Leonard

Strobe-light training: From Michael Jordan to Kawhi Leonard | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Kawhi Leonard is crushing the competition in isolation this season. How? It all goes back to a training regimen pioneered by Michael Jordan.
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Special force at work for Warriors

Special force at work for Warriors | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Dr. Chris Johnson works with the Warriors -- and with elite U.S. military units -- on the mental side of performance. Teamwork is perhaps the biggest element that translates between the two.
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New coach Kerr, Warriors look to get stronger together | NBA.com

The best thing about coaching the Golden State Warriors, Steve Kerr can admit now, is being away from Marv Albert.
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