Over the years, I have counseled many baseball players who compete at a high level. They call me, their parents call and their coaches call me when they are struggling at the plate or on the mound. There are many mental techniques, tools and strategies to solve both pitching slumps and hitting slumps. Interestingly, for […]
Over the years, I have counseled a number of athletes who compete in the ring. Many of these competitors want to learn how to stay relaxed, focused and confident when they take on an opponent. They also want to have the right energy level, the right strategy and a sense of resilience. On Monday, July […]
Jonathan Fader, Ph.D. recently asked me to review his fine new book, Life As Sport: What Top Athletes Can Teach You About How To Win In Life. This is a practical guide with some good tips and interesting case examples, including the author's work with the New York Mets. This book should be of interest […]
Jonathan Fader, Ph.D. recently asked me to review his fine new book, Life As Sport. This excellent work has practical information and interesting case histories, including Fader's work with the New York Mets. Athletes and non-athletes who want to improve their performance should enjoy reading this practical guide. If you like this book, you may […]
Jonathan Fader, Ph.D., asked me to review his fine new book, Life As Sport. This book is a useful guide for baseball players, athletes and non-athletes who want to improve their performance and reach their potential. The book contains practical information and interesting case examples, including his work with The New York Mets. Nice job, […]
Jay P. Granat, Ph.D. Psychotherapist, Lecturer, Founder www.StayInTheZone.com On Monday, June 27th at 7 PM, golfers and tennis players will learn how making a few simple changes to their mechanics and to their mental game can improve their performance on the course and on the court. I will be joined by a top […]
Over the years, I have counseled thousands of young athletes and their family members. These kids have participated in a wide range of sports including golf, tennis, baseball, wrestling, fencing, figure skating, soccer, basketball and football. In many instances, these kids are under the age of twelve. I developed the Bedtime Stories For Young Athletes […]
Many golfers are nervous when they stand over the ball. Some are particularly anxious on the first tee. There are 21 things golfers can do to be relaxed, confident and focused when they stand over the ball. On Monday, June 13, at 7 PM in my New Jersey offices, I will teach golfers how to […]
Nervous on the first tee? Choking on short putts? Losing to golfers you should beat? Dreaming about winning your club championship? Are you a champ on the range, but a chump on the course? Do you get nervous in tournaments? Are you trying desperately to get a college scholarship or make it on one of […]
Free Seminar Led By Jay P. Granat, Ph.D. Psychotherapist, Author, Founder www.StayInTheZone.com Named One Of America's Top Mental Gurus By Golf Digest Magazine Believe it or not there are more than one hundred reasons you struggle with golf and why your handicap is not where you would like it to be. […]
My good friend, colleague and fine tennis instructor, Lisa Dodson, has an interesting device to help master the motion for the tennis serve. Check out these videos:
Announcing A Free Sport Psychology Seminar For Tennis Players, Tennis, Coaches And Parents Of Top Players Jay P. Granat, Ph.D. Psychotherapist, Author, Founder, www.StayInTheZone.com Tired of losing to players you should beat? Having difficulty closing out matches? Do you get nervous at the start of matches or in between points? Hoping for a college scholarship […]
My pal and golf instructor, Jon Manos of Bergen County, New Jersey, gave me a simple and useful tip for hitting the lob wedge. "It is very rare that you will need a full swing with that club, " John said during a recent practice session. Golfers know how useful this club can be in […]
Matt Harvey is off to a bad start for a pitcher with his stuff and his talent. This kind of "pitching slump" is not uncommon for baseball players at all levels. When pitchers can't throw strikes, the ball feels uncomfortable in their hand. Their legs don't feel right and the strike zone seems very small […]
Who Needs To Be More Confident? After almost thirty years in practice, a wide range of people have come to see me to build their self confidence. My patients have included Olympic Gold Medalists, Golf Pros, Tennis Pros, Gymnasts, World Class Fencers, Mixed Martial Artists, Boxers, Wrestlers, Baseball Players, Figure […]
This time of year, I get lots of calls from players, parents of players and coaches regarding hitting slumps. Over the years, I have helped professionals, minor leaguers, college players, high school baseball players and little leaguers to end hitting slumps. A slump can be quite frustrating. Many of the baseball players who come to see […]
