The New York Times ran a front page article today on coaching young athletes. Here is the link to read more about it. I am quoted in the article. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/05/sports/05minds.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
Today, I was intereviewed by a reporter from The New York Times on the above topic. I explained that more and more young, serious athletes are utilizing mental coaches. The article is scheduled to appear in The Sports Section of The New York Times on 8/5/07.
Train your mind to focus on just one thing. Gradually increase the amount of time you spend concentrating on one object, word, idea, image, thought or feeling. In time, you will learn how to eliminated distractions and zero in on what is important, significant and meaningful. This is a very important skill for athletes. Instructions […]
Listening to music that you enjoy is a simple and proven way to reduce your stress. Additional easy to use stress management techniques can be found at: https://stayinthezone.com/conquer_stress.htm
I always place a message in my waiting room to inspire patients while they wait to see me. Here is a favorite-"When you look at a garden, you can focus on the weeds or on the flowers."
Over the years, I have counseled and coached a number of elite and world class athletes. These people have competed in some very demanding sports like ice skating, swimming, diving, weight lifting, wrestling, fencing, the martial arts, professional football, boxing, professional baseball and professional golf. Some of these clients have […]
Over the years, I have counseled and coached a number of elite and world class athletes. These people have competed in some very demanding sports like ice skating, swimming, diving, weight lifting, wrestling, fencing, the martial arts, professional football, boxing, professional baseball and professional golf. Some of these clients have been adults and others […]
Watch how your opponents' balls behave when they land on the green. This will give you some clues as to the speed, break and contour of the putting surface. This knowledge will help you putt better.
At this week's seminar, a lot of golfers said they were typically very nervous on the first tee with people watching them. Strategies for managing this anxiety were discussed by myself and my the PGA pro who led the seminar with me. More tips on managing this anxiety can be found at. https://stayinthezone.com/we_can_lower_your_score.htm
Last night, a PGA Pro and I gave a seminar for high handicap golfers who want to better their scores. One of the most common concerns raised by the group was this question: Why I am I good on the range and terrible on the course?
I coach lots of baseball players. Hitting is complicated, but one tip that has helped alot of baseball players is to concentrate on the path of the ball. Thinking about the path of the ball instead of the ball itself helps some players to focus better on the object that they want to make contact […]
The New York Yankees have been playing great ball in the second half of the season. I think Joe Torre has done an excellent job of helping the team view the later part of the season as being a new beginning. The team has a different energy about it now. Maybe this new attitude and […]
It’s the middle of the major league baseball season. The 2007 All Star Game is now history. And A-Rod’s contract with New York Yankees is up for renewal. The sports pundits and millions of fans are now speculating as to whether he will remain in pinstripes or decide to depart from The […]
I have coached quite a few PGA pros and single digit handicap players over ther years. These fine players usually have either one thought or no thought when they prepare to strike the ball. You don't want to clutter your mind when you compete. For more golf tips, visit stayinthezone.com and check some of the […]
A golfer with a seven handicap who I counseled some time ago had a very simple and useful swing thought that he used before every swing. "God grant me the courage to never swing hard." For more golf tips, go to www.StayInTheZone.com
Jon Manos, a PGA professional and I will conduct a free seminar on July 25, 2007 at 7:00 PM at my office in River Edge, NJ. The seminar will teach golfers how to master the mental and physical aspects of golf. For more information on our programs go to StayInTheZone.com or SingleDigitHandicap.com.
