Are you putting too much pressure on your children to get a sports scholarship? That kind of pressure on kids doesn’t work very well.
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When the pressure is on, why do we sometimes fail to live up to our potential? Cognitive scientist and Barnard College president Sian Leah Beilock reveals what happens in your brain and body when you choke in stressful situations, sharing psychological tools that can help you perform at your best...
Your favorite athlete closes in for a win; the crowd holds its breath, and at the crucial moment ... she misses the shot. That competitor just experienced the phenomenon known as “choking,” where despite months, even years, of practice, a person fails right when it matters most.
Simone Biles’s withdrawal from competitions at the Tokyo Olympics has put renewed focus on mental health in sports. WSJ looks at how the stigma and treatment for athletes’ state of mind has shifted.
In this video we look at the unique characteristics of the athlete’s brain and dive in to how the human brain works.
“Being in the Zone” or “Flow” is enhanced by the regular practice of being in the present moment, whether on or off the court. George Mumford has been teaching the NBA’s biggest stars about flow and mindfulness for years, including Michael.
Cleopatra Borel doesn’t do motivation. In this fun and entertaining talk, she explains the three principles that have made her a four-time Olympian. Cleopatra not only entertains us in this talk, she also reminds us that with hard work and commitment, you can achieve your dreams.
Former Denver Broncos running back Reggie Rivers discusses how focusing on your goals is the one sure way NOT to achieve them. With humor and insight he goes on to explain how focusing on your behaviors is how you achieve goals.