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Teamwork Comes First

By Judith Evans — 2003

The chemistry of teamwork is born out of compassion among players and not acts of "rookie initiations."

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Playing in the Box: A Practical Guide for Helping Athletes Develop Their Mental Game

Athletes work hard in practice, putting in the time and the grind, but when it comes to game time, sometimes they miss the mark. They know they’re capable of more—and their coaches and trainers know it, too—but when the lights are on them, and the pressure rises, they often underperform.

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Pete Temple
2025
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Maximum Composure: Dominate Emotions with the Adaptive Mindset System

A composed athlete remains put together, regardless of circumstances and it is reflected in their body language, attitude, and overall presence. Composure starts with attitude, how a person carries themselves. It means having a certain style in and outside the game.

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Stephanie Cunha, Lisa Lucchesi
2020
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Mental Aspect of Sports with Seahawks Sports Psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais

Seattle Seahawks Sports Psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais talks about the mental aspect of performance in the NFL in this edition of the Nike 11-Online Virtual Training Series.

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2021
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Adam Grant: The Best Teams Have this Secret Weapon

Big stars might get all the attention, but they’re not the reason a team succeeds. Organizational psychologist (and host of TED’s podcast Work Life) Adam Grant explains how the real stars on the court or at the office have one surprising trait in common.

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2018
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Fragile Confidence and Perfectionism in Volleyball

Dr. Patrick Cohn and Dr. Megan Melchiorre, our newest member to the Peak Performance Sports Mental Coaching team, start a new mental game video series for volleyball coaches, players and parents. They discuss the psychology of volleyball and some of the challenges that volleyball players have.

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2018
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How NBA Coach Phil Jackson Taught His Teams Mindfulness | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network

When Phil Jackson began coaching the Chicago Bulls—and later the Los Angeles Lakers—he says he used the Zen philosophy of mindfulness to help build both teams.

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Phil Jackson
2013
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Sport Psychology—Inside the Mind of Champion Athletes | Martin Hagger at TEDxPerth

Martin Hagger is Professor of Psychology at Curtin University. His areas of expertise are social, health, sport and exercise psychology. He is involved in numerous research projects nationally and internationally with a focus on motivation and behavior change.

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2013
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The Turnaround: How to Build Life-Changing Confidence (Sports for the Soul)

Confidence is essential to success, happiness, and peace of mind. Whether it be in sports, business, or any other area of life, the most confident people tend to be the most successful.

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Darrin Donnelly
2021
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The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life

We all understand the basics of physical fitness, and many resources teach mindfulness, business skills, and entrepreneurial chutzpah.

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Kate Eckman
2025
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The Wrestler: A Life of Passion and the Pursuit of Greatness

Michael Fessler peers into the life of a wrestler. From the internal struggles of balancing glory and humility, to the mental struggles of confidence and self-defeat, "The Wrestler" brings the reader into the competitive arena. And often times, aspects of this arena are hidden.

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Michael Fessler
2016
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