“The Law” of Mental Preparation? Part II By: Dr. Steve @SportsShrink with Elite Coach @MattLindland The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights. – Muhammad Ali Mental Preparation Review Learn how to consistently […]
“The Law” of Mental Preparation? Part I
“The Law” of Mental Preparation? Part I By: Dr. Steve @SportsShrink with Elite Coach @MattLindland The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights. – Muhammad Ali Mental Preparation The ultimate goal of mental preparation […]
TAO of Sunny Garcia
TAO of Sunny Garcia By: Dr. Steve @SportsShrink with @Sunny_Garcia Surf Champion & Icon Just Flow Like the ocean water Sunny Garcia lives to surf… Some people are natural born warriors with an elite mind set. But these days, they must find a healthy way to use their gifts to be productive and ultimately successful. […]
Prior planning prevents poor performance
By: Matt “The Law” Lindland – Elite Athlete, MMA Fighter & Coach, Olympic Wrestler The most important part of training isn’t just the fight camp; the six or eight weeks before the fight when you are preparing to compete. The most important part of training is the strides and improvements you make in the times […]
Miesha Tate Mentally Prepared to be Champion… Again!
Miesha Tate Mentally Prepared to be Champion… Again! By: Dr. Steve @SportsShrink w/ @MieshaTate 2011 StrikeForce WMMA Champion Miesha Tate Mental Preparation Mental preparation as defined here is the individuals’ use of psychological techniques or mental skills. The following excerpts were derived from an ongoing mental preparation study involving top athletes and their mental preparation. […]
Rare GOAT?
There is NO OFF Season for The GOAT By: Elite Coach @MattLindland & Dr Steve @SportsShrink As a Psychologist and athlete I enjoy studying the minds of great coaches and competitors. When explaining to people my concept of “No Time Off,” I often quote the great words of football Coach Lombardi, “The will to win […]
Brainwash Yourself?
Your subconscious mind will give you what you tell it? By: Dr Steve Hannant, PsyD @SportsShrink If you have been practicing the Mental Training Program you are likely to be experimenting will self-talk. If you are planning to start Mental Training, you can expect to practice self-talk. Remember this… What you affirm is what you […]
Got Stress?
Stop STRESSing with a Mindful Walk By: Dr Steve Hannant, PsyD @SportsShrink If you have been practicing the Mental Training Program you are likely to be experiencing increased self-awareness. If you are planning to start Mental Training, you can expect to increase your awareness. This may be a positive experience for some or not so […]
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Are You Smarter Than A Chimpanzee?
