Dr. Chris Stankovich's Articles – March 2011 Archive (9)

How a purple gorilla on roller skates can help with athletic focus

Yes, you heard that right --- perception focus and anxiety reduction techniques can make all the difference when it comes to athletic success. Click here to read the rest of…

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on March 30, 2011 at 8:30pm — No Comments

What about kids who are good at sports, but don't like playing sports?

Interestingly, this actually happens more than you might think -- specifically, this happens when a kid is above-average in sport skills, yet doesnt love (or even like) playing sports. When this occurs, it can lead to a number of problems for the kid, his family, and even the…

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on March 28, 2011 at 12:59pm — No Comments

When should a coach be fired? Enter Bruce Pearl and Jim Tressel

Earlier this week Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl was fired from his position after previosuly admitting to breaking NCAA compliance rules and regulations. Jim Tressel, head football coach at Ohio State, has admitted to similar violations, yet he is still gainfully employed by OSU (in fact,…

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on March 23, 2011 at 10:49am — No Comments

Coaches, Watch Your Electronic Communication...

This week I wrote about how electronic communication impacts professional and collegiate sports, as evidenced by a couple recent examples of tweets and emails impacting public perception. …

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on March 17, 2011 at 10:29am — No Comments

Sport Success 360 Coach Training Demo now Live!

If you are a coach I encourage you to take a quick look at our new online coach training course, Sport Success 360. A new demo video has been added to the site that will allow you to see how the program works, as well as the many benefits…

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on March 17, 2011 at 10:24am — No Comments

NCAA Hoops Psychology Bracketology

Read about the "science" involved in picking the winners!

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on March 17, 2011 at 10:20am — No Comments

Coaches, your "fans" only love you when you WIN!

It's funny when you listen to how fans talk about their favorite team -- they describe them quite differently when they win versus when they lose.

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on March 10, 2011 at 12:24pm — No Comments

How team dynamics impact team success

Coaches are regularly challenged to build the right team by assembling players whose personalities compliment one another, allowing the team to flow together and play at its highest level. This week i took a closer look at some of the common roles players take on while a part of a team, allowing coaches to…

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on March 9, 2011 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Does intelligence testing really matter when it comes to potential athletic success?

The NFL openly uses the Wonderlic Test to help gauge the intelligence levels of prospective NFL draftees, but do the results of this test really matter when it comes to how fast a guy can run, or how far he can throw a ball? Intelligence testing may be important when it comes to many life endeavors, but to use…

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Added by Dr. Chris Stankovich on March 2, 2011 at 11:22am — 1 Comment