Sport Psychology Tactics - Mental Skills Training For Qualifying & Winning Pole Position In NASCAR
One of the most common issues that I run into is when racecar drivers competing in the NASCAR cup series, Xfinity, trucks and WeatherTech Sportscar Championship are trying to find ways to overcome the pressure of qualifying to win pole position. For this issue of the Training Report, I will explore rookie mental tools that have helped many drivers become comfortable with the discomfort of performance pressure during qualifying and also introduce an advanced trick…
Sport Psychology Case Studies - Mental Performance Coaching For Racecar Drivers, Not Therapy
I wanted to provide a case study on my work with racecar drivers as a mental coach and why this is different than providing mental health therapy to athletes. I will review my mental skills training approaches that I used with a NASCAR Xfinity series driver and how I helped them achieve peak mental performance outcomes…
Sport Psychology Tactics - Why WRC & Rallycross Mental Training Is More Demanding Than NASCAR
NASCAR drivers are some of the most elite motorsport athletes on the planet. But World Rally Championship (WRC) and Rallycross drivers compete in arguably the most mentally challenging motorsport environment and could easily compete in any NASCAR series with the proper training. Learn more about why many of the top sport psychologists view WRC and Rallycross as the most mentally challenging motorsport…
Sport Psychology Case Studies - Mental Training Requirements to be an Elite NASCAR Driver
When working with NASCAR drivers competing in ARCA, Trucks, Xfinity and Cup series, I have specific mental training approaches I use that are unique to this athlete population. Read more about this NASCAR case study to learn how I utilize the top sport psychology interventions to help these athletes improve focus, increase aggression, develop high quality work ethic, and become an elite motorsport athlete…
Sport Psychology Tactics - Understanding Health Technology & Athlete Performance
Athletes are using fitness technology such as Garmin watches, WHOOP straps, COROS & Oura rings to not only track their physical activity, but also their mental performance. For this issue of the Training Report, I am going to review how sport psychologists are helping athletes use their wearable data to sharpen their mental training…
Mental Health Performance - How Olympic Ski Racers Clear Mental Hurdles After a Traumatic Injury
Olympic ski racers compete in one of the most mentally and physically demanding sports. Due to the nature of this style of skiing, athletes are at risk for experiencing PTSD due to sport-related injuries. Read this article by the Associated Press on Olympic ski athletes and how they overcome PTSD…
Sport Psychology Tactics - Brainspotting & Mental Toughness Training For Athletes
One of the most desirable psychological traits that athletes want is mental toughness. Learn more about how sport psychologists are using Brainspotting as a mental skills training tool to help athletes improve this aspect of their mind…
Precision Nutrition - 5 ‘Superfood’ Vs. ‘Regular’ Food Comparisons That Will Surprise Athletes
Athletes and coaches understand the importance of sports nutrition and the significant role it has on performance outcomes. Check out this Training Report which explores a Precision Nutrition article describing the surprising facts between ‘superfood’ vs. ‘regular’ food comparisons…
Sport Psychology Tactics - The Science Of Mental Toughness & Racecar Drivers
Professional racecar drivers are starting to use sport psychology to enhance their overall performance and increase their mental toughness. For this issue of the Training Report we will review some of the new sport psychology interventions motorsport athletes use to accomplish this…
Sport Psychology Tactics - Modern Mental Skills Training For Racecar Drivers
Racecar drivers are beginning to work with sport psychologists to enhance their mental performance. However, there are many sport psychologists that still use ‘old school’ mental skills training. For this issue of the Training Report, I want to review the new, cutting edge mental skills training approaches that elite racecar drivers are using…
Precision Nutrition - Elimination Diets: What Athletes Need To Know
Athletes are beginning to invest a significant portion of their time and resources on enhancing their nutrition performance. One area of nutrition science that athletes are interested in is the elimination diet. Precision Nutrition provides interesting content on the science behind this approach…
Mental Health Performance - Strategies Sport Psychologists Use To Help Athletes Overcome Injuries
When athletes experience sports-related injuries, they usually only focus on the physical recovery. However, many athletes are beginning to recognize the importance of mental recovery in order to get back to their baseline performance. This issue of the Training Report will review mental-skills training strategies athletes can use to accomplish this…
Mental Health Performance - How Sport Psychologists Help Athletes Decide When To Retire From Sports
One of the most difficult decisions athletes have to make over the course of their career is deciding when to retire from sports. For this issue of the Training Report, I want to review the mental health considerations athletes face over this issue…
Strength & Conditioning - Exercise Science Periodization Strategies Part V. Warm Up & Flexibility For Athletes
Even though a warm up and stretching are universally recognized as a key part of athlete performance, this part of training often gets overlooked. I want to review the mental and physical benefits of a proper warm up for athletes in this issue of the Training Report...
Sport Psychology Tactics - Race Car Athletes, Whiplash Syndrome & Aggression Mindset Training
Racecar drivers competing in IndyCar, Rally, and NASCAR cup series will work with exercise physiologists and sport psychologists to improve their performance. One important part of their training involves developing an aggression mindset and overcoming whiplash syndrome. For this issue of the Training Report I want to review how I have helped drivers accomplish this...
Sport Psychology Tactics - Mental Toughness In Athletes: What It Is & How To Train It
There are many athletes and coaches that try to find ways to improve mental toughness but don’t know how to train this part of the athlete’s mind. For this issue of the Training Report I want to review what mental toughness is and how to train it…
Sport Psychology Tactics - How WRC Rally Drivers Train For Mental Stress During Competition
Athletes competing in NASCAR, IndyCar and other motorsports use different methods to enhance their focus. But WRC Rally drivers need to employ the most cutting edge sport psychology tactics. We will review some of those strategies in this issue...
Mental Health Performance - The Connection Between Athletic Identity and the Yips
Many athletes in different sports deal with a common mental block called the Yips. Unfortunately, most sport psychologists are unable to help athletes overcome the Yips because they don't understand the underlying problem. For this issue of the Training Report I want to review the truth about the Yips...
Precision Nutrition - 4 Nut Debates: Settled
One of the things I have come to appreciate as an athlete performance specialist, is the importance of the gut-brain axis. For this issue of the Training Report, I want to provide a resource that specializes in this area: Precision Nutrition (PN). I've included a recent PN infographic with some interesting content...
Sport Psychology Tactics - EMDR Therapy For Athlete Mental Skills Training
When athletes use mental skills training, they will look for the top sport psychologists who use the best tools. Two of the top sport psychology tools are EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) & Brainspotting. I want to review why athletes should use EMDR and Brainspotting...