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<description><![CDATA[Jay P. Granat, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist and the founder of He has written several books and developed several programs to help people perform to their fullest potential at sports, at work and at school. Dr. Granat, a former university professor, has appeared in The New York Times, Good Morning America, AP, ESPN, Golf Digest, The BBC and The CBC. His books include Zone Tennis and Get Into The Zone In Just One Minute. He is also the author of How To Get Into The Zone With Sport Psychology And Self-Hypnosis, How To Lower Your Golf Score With Sport Psychology ... ]]></description>
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<title>Golf Tips, Sports Psychology And Golf: What Does It Take To Make It On The PGA Tour? Luck? Skill?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Top golfers dream of making it on the PGA Tour. What does it take to perform under the pressure that exists at this high level of golf? How can golfers develop the confidence and focus they need to win at this level? This article describes a simple tip which helped one golfer to play to his potential.]]></description>
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<title>How To Build Self-Confidence And Self-Esteem In Children Through Sports</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:51:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Parents, coaches and kids need to understand what they can do to build a child's self-confidence and build a child's self-esteem. Sometimes, less can be more when coaching a youngster at sports. This article talks about a simple way to help your child to feel better and perform better.]]></description>
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<title>Golf Tips: Nervous On The First Tee? 16 Ways To Stay Calm When You Stand Over The Golf Ball</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:24:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you get up tight on the first tee? Are you worried about embarrassing yourself? What can you do to stay calm, focused and confident and get your next round of golf off to a great start? Here are sixteen simple golf tips to get you to crush the ball off the first tee.]]></description>
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<title>Tennis Tips: Want To Play Better Tennis? Train Like A Boxer</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:04:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tired of losing to tennis players you should beat? Want to be mentally and physically tougher on the tennis court? Training the way boxers train can make you a better tennis player. Thirteen tips to make you a tiger on the tennis court now.]]></description>
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<title>Stress Management: One Simple Tip For Managing Difficult People</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:41:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A difficult boss, a depressed friend, an angry in law or a demanding coach can create a lot of stress. This article explains how to view these kinds of people and how to manage these kinds of stressful relationships.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology And Fencing: What Really Motivates A Fencer?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:25:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over the years, I have counseled a number of top fencers. Prior to meeting these athletes, I knew very little about this sport. But, my clients taught me many of the basics and some of the subtleties that are an important part of the fencing world.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology, Math And Basketball: Who Will Win The NCAA Championship This Year?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:55:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Who will emerge as the victor in the Final Four? Psychology and math predict the winners of big games in basketball and in other sports.]]></description>
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<title>Golf Mentality: How To Lower Your Score By Friday Without Spending Money On Lessons Or Equipment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:04:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is there a simple golf tip that can help to lower your score? What should I be thinking about before I hit my shot? This article reveals a simple golf tip that pros and high handicappers have found to be quite helpful.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology And Pitching: 14 Tips To Be Mentally Tough On The Mound</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:21:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What does it take to be a mentally tough baseball pitcher? What can a pitcher do to be confident and focused when he is on the mound in a pressure packed game? What do coaches and parents need to understand about baseball psychology and the psychology of pitching.]]></description>
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<title>Super Bowl XLV: Psychology Favors The Pittsburgh Steelers</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:37:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This year's Super Bowl looks like a great contest. However, psychological and mathematical research seem to favor The Pittsburgh Steelers even though the oddsmakers have them as the underdogs. Why Pittsburgh can win and what they need to do to win. Find out....]]></description>
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<title>How Does Weather Impact NFL Games? 18 Factors Which Need To Be Considered</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:52:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[NFL games, college football games and high school football games can all be impacted by severe weather. There are some facts and some fiction about how cold weather impacts football games. This articles addresses some of the areas which need to be more carefully researched and understood by owners, athletic directors, coaches and players.]]></description>
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<title>Oregon Vs Auburn: Who Will Win And Why? Math And Psychology Hold The Keys</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:11:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What really empowers players, coaches and teams to win big games like this one? Math and psychology can give us a lot of insight into the makeup of winning organizations.]]></description>
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<title>How To Manage Your Child's ADHD Without Drugs: Sports, Meditation And Self-Hypnosis Can Help</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:54:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ADHD is widespread in the United States now. Some children benefit from involvement in sports and by learning meditation and related techniques. Parents concerned about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder need to explore a variety of treatments to help their kids thrive and develop to their fullest potential.]]></description>
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<title>Manny Pacquiao: Does He Have The Mental Toughness To Be A Champion And A President?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:22:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can a professional boxer really be the leader of a country? Will Manny Pacquiao be the leader of his homeland some day? Mental toughness expert explores this issue.]]></description>
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<title>How To Start Your Own Business: An Inspirational Tip For Entrepreneurs</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:12:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recession got you down and frustrated? Do you dream about being your own boss? What does it take to be successful at starting and growing your own venture?]]></description>
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<title>How To Market Your Personal Injury Law Firm Now: Eleven Tips For Attorneys Who Want More Big Cases</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:46:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Want to attract more personal injury cases? What's the best way to attract more new clients? What is the best way to use the new media? And what kind of content will persuade injured people to contact your firm as opposed to the firm down the street?]]></description>
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<title>How To Break A Hitting Slump Right Now - 42 Things To Tell Yourself At The Plate</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:39:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Great in the cage? Bad in games? Stuck in a hitting slump? If you believe that some percentage of a hitting slump is mental, this article will give you some simple tips for getting your mind in the right place in the dugout, in the on deck circle or at the plate.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology: What Really Makes Derek Jeter Such A Special Baseball Player?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:36:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is the one thing that every baseball player can learn from Derek Jeter? What is the one thing which sets him apart from so many other baseball players? This article describes some of the Yankee captain's special physical skills and mental skills.]]></description>
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<title>How To Cope When Your Child Is Cut From The Team - 11 Simple Tips For Parents, Kids From An Expert</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:37:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your child has failed to make the team. Everyone is upset. What is the best way for you all to cope? This article has eleven pieces of advice for parents and kids.]]></description>
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<title>What Really Causes Hitting Slumps? 25 Things That Can Ruin a Batting Average and a Baseball Season</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:40:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Baseball players at every level suffer from hitting slumps from time to time. Performing poorly at the plate is not always a mechanical problem. ]]></description>
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<title>Why Do Some Coaches Lose Over and Over Again While Other Coaches Win All the Time? One Key Factor</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:14:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some coaches can win all the time. The are successful at every level. Other coaches struggle even if they have a talented team. What separates winning coaches from losing coaches?]]></description>
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<title>Athletes and Crime - Do Professional Athletes Commit More Crimes Than the Rest of Us?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:17:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are athletes more prone to criminal behavior than are the rest of us? Do athletes get into more trouble with the law than does the average person?]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology and Baseball Pitching - How to Be a Better Pitcher - Fifteen Simple, Proven Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 14:51:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What does it take to be mentally tougher on the mound? Here are fifteen simple tips to help pitchers at every level to perform their best.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology and Tennis - How and Why to Hit a Great Drop Shot - 18 Tips For Tennis Players</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:39:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A drop shot is a thing of a beauty and a valuable weapon for every tennis player. What does it take to hit a great one? Here are eighteen simple tips from an author and an expert.]]></description>
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<title>How to Read Really Tough Putts - One Simple Tip to Help Your Short Game and Lower Your Golf Score</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:53:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes when you analyze a long putt, the break and the line looks different from either side of the hole. How do you sink a putt which presents this kind of tricky dilemma? Here is a simple tip for golfers who want to get better at reading greens and long, challenging putts.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology and Shaun White - How Does He Get So Much Height?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:02:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over the years, I have watched a lot of sporting events and a lot of athletes in a wide range of sports. And I have counseled many top athletes from virtually every sport you can think of.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology and Baseball Hitting Tips - How and Why to Relax at the Plate</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:45:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What causes a baseball player to get tense when he steps up to bat? What are some of the symptoms of tension in a baseball player? And what can players do to relax before they step into the batter's box?]]></description>
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<title>How to Win the World Series - Coaching, Sports Psychology and Mathematics Are the Keys</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:32:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What does it take to win The World Series, a college baseball championship or a state championship? What are the characteristics of champions? What do team owners, managers and coaches need to understand about coaching, psychology, mathematics and recruiting to win more games? This article sites research and a new book about winning in baseball and other sports.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology - Boxing and Martial Arts and Hypnosis - How to Hypnotize a Fighter</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:52:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sports psychology and hypnosis can help fighters to stay calm confident and focused when they step into the ring. Martial artists, ultimate fighters and wrestlers can benefit from the technique described in this article.]]></description>
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<title>How to Really Fly Stress-Free With Young Children and Babies - One Simple, Fun Tip For Parents</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:19:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Planning a trip with your young children? Worried about the stress of flying with a baby? Here is a simple and fun strategy that can help your child and you to manage the stress of flying in today's world.]]></description>
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<title>Boxing and Sports Psychology</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:13:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What can boxers do to get mentally tougher? What mental techniques help fighters to perform their best when the bell rings for the first round? What is the ideal state of mind to fight from?]]></description>
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<title>How to Help Your Child Play Better Basketball - One Simple Tip For Parents of Frustrated Athletes</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:20:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your child nervous at basketball games? Is he or she very self-critical? Are they frustrated, angry or upset because they are performing poorly? This one simple tip from a top sports psychology consultant can help you and your child.]]></description>
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<title>How to Really Overcome Your Fear of  Public Speaking - 16 Tips to Help You Speak With Confidence</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:03:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hate public speaking? Nervous about giving a speech? Use the same techniques that top athletes and entertainers use to perform their best.]]></description>
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<title>How to Help Your Child Manage Anger and Frustration in Sports and in Life - 12 Tips For Parents</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:27:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What's the best way to help your child feel good and perform well at sports? What can parents and coaches do to help kids to manage their emotions and behaviors in a positive manner? How can parents teach kids to behave in a desirable manner on and off the athletic field?]]></description>
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<title>How to Turn Your Young Child Into an Outstanding Tennis Player - Three Tips For Parents and Coaches</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:19:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lots of young tennis players do not understand basic sports psychology and tennis strategy. This article outlines simple tips for parents, kids and coaches who play competitive tennis.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology, The New York Yankees, And The Emotional Impact of Walk Off Wins</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:24:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Walk off wins can have a profound psychological and emotional impact on players, teams, fans, opponents and coaches. This article explains how these kinds of victories can affect a baseball team's season.]]></description>
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<title>Tennis Tips - How to Win on Grass</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:39:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article contains fifteen simple tips for winning tennis matches played on grass.  Players who play on surfaces other than grass need to adjust their physical and mental games to succeed on grass. These tips should be helpful for tennis players of all levels of expertise.]]></description>
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<title>How to Choose the Right Sports Doctor For Yourself Or For Your Youngster</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:44:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nine simple tips to help you to find the best doctor, professional or expert to avoid injuries, manage injuries, feel your best and perform your best.  This article contains valuable information for parents, weekend warriors, high school athletes and professionals.]]></description>
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<title>How to Get a Higher Score on the GMAT - Four Tips to Help You Get Into a Top Business School</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:20:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The GMAT exam places a lot of stress on students. Here are a few tips to perform your best on test day.]]></description>
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<title>How to Be a Three Hundred Hitter - This Single Tip Can Turn Your Child Into an All Star in No Time</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 10:21:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Believe it or not this tip has nothing to do with grip, mechanics, balance, head position, weight transfer, open stance, closed stance, hitting to the opposite field, watching the ball, knowing the strike zone, hitting in the cage, bat speed, following through, or where your elbow is when you get into the box. This tip is a vital thing for parents, coaches and young players to understand and remember the night before the game, the day of the game, in the dugout, in the on deck circle and in the batter's box.]]></description>
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<title>Love Golf? How to Qualify For the US Open - A Case Study</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 15:16:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This time of the year, I get calls from many golfers who want to qualify for the US Open. Many of the golfers who reach out to me are club pros, teaching pros, college coaches and assistant professionals. For the most part, they are talented players, but only a few have the physical and the mental skills to succeed at this level. Remember,one bad shot or one bad hole can sometimes kill a great round. ]]></description>
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<title>Golf, Hypnosis, Sports Psychology and a Cure For a Rivalry</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 14:01:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can hypnosis really help golfers to compete better? How can hypnosis be used to help a golfer beat a rival or a nemesis?  This article describes a case study which should be on interest to pros, weekend warriors and hackers.]]></description>
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<title>Want to Lower Your Golf Score? Hypnotize Your Caddy</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 13:48:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For many years, I have counseled golfers who play at various levels. My patients have included professionals, highly ranked amateurs, college players, high school golfers and warriors.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology and Hitting - How to Survive a Hitting Slump - Eight Simple Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:09:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What's the best way to end a hitting slump?  Why are you great in the cage,  but bad during games? What can you do to master the psychological and mental aspects of hitting? This article offers tips, ideas and advice for players, coaches and parents.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology - Anger Management and Young Athletes</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:31:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Angry outbursts can impact an athletes performance and well being.  The loss of one's temper create  unpleasant and dangerous situations on courts, fields and in gymnasiums. This article outlines some important questions and solutions related to anger management in sports.  The article should be of interest to coaches and parents from a wide variety of sports.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology and Hypnosis For All Athletes - What Should Your Mind Be on When You Compete?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:49:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can you train your mind to focus when you play a sport? What should you be thinking about when you compete in your sport and you want to perform your best? This article offers suggestions on training your mind so you can perform your best.]]></description>
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<title>Why Do Athletes Use Steroids and What Can Be Done to End This Problem?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:38:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The baseball season is about to begin, and once again, steroid use is dominating the sports news in the print media and in the electronic media. I have counseled many athletes who have used steroids or performance enhancing substances and I have helped a number of them to end this destructive and illegal behavior.]]></description>
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<title>How to Help Your Child Overcome Their Fear of Playing Baseball - Eleven Tips to Perform Better</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:32:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many youngsters are afraid to being hit by a baseball.  This article includes eleven tips to help parents, kids and coaches to manage this fear and anxiety successfully.]]></description>
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<title>How to Build Self-Confidence in a Young Athlete</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:45:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every day, I get calls from athletes who feel that they are lacking in self-confidence. I am currently working with a skier, a swimmer, a bowler, a tennis player, a pitcher, a second baseman, a golf  pro and two soccer players. All of these people are trying to believe in themselves a bit more   and trying to elevate their self-confidence.]]></description>
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<title>How to Prevent a Hitting Slump - Eleven Baseball Hitting Tips For Players, Parents and Coaches</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:34:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Stuck in a batting slump? Great in the cage, but bad in the game?  Want to prevent a hitting slump before in happens?  This article gives you eleven simple tips for avoiding slumps and for getting into the right frame of mind at the plate.]]></description>
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<title>How to Stay Calm When You Hit a Golf Ball - A Case Study</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:25:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some years ago, a man came to talk to me about his trials and tribulations on the golf course. He desperately wanted to play better and was convinced that he was struggling with the mental aspects of the game. ]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology - How to Build Self-Confidence - 4 Things Parents, Coaches and Athletes Must Know</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:08:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To perform your best at sports, work or school, you need to believe in yourself and feel confident. Here are four things you need to understand to strengthen your self-confidence or to build the confidence of someone you care about.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology For Swimmers - Mental Aspects of Swimming Faster</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:25:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can sports psychology help swimmers?  What should swimmers do to feel confident, focused, relaxed and ready before they hit the water?   Can sports psychology make you faster in the pool? What can you learn from your swimming times?]]></description>
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<title>Basketball Tips - 7 Tips to Make You an Eighty Percent Free Throw Shooter</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:08:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I get calls all the time from basketball players who want to improve their foul shooting. Some of these players are kids. Some are college players and some are playing at the professional level. ]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology and Gymnastics - Young, Female Athletes in Distress</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:22:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Elite gymnasts are under a great deal of pressure.  This article outlines some of the main sources of stress which female gymnasts are likely to encounter.]]></description>
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<title>Golf Tips - How to Improve Your Putting in Just One Minute Without Buying a New Putter</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:37:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tired of choking on three foot putts? Sick of losing to golfers you can beat, because you can't putt? Do you have a garage full of putters which have never improved your putting?]]></description>
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<title>Law Firm Marketing - How to Expand Your Law Practice Without Seeing More Clients</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:20:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Want to increase your income with seeing more clients?  Would you like to enhance your image and build your wealth without putting in more long hours?   Want to get paid for sharing your information and expertise with the public?  Want to improve your relationships with existing clients?  Want to stand out from your competitors?]]></description>
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<title>Bowling Tips and Sports Psychology - Your 300 Game is in the Palm of Your Hand</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:13:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When a bowler is out of the zone, his or hand just does not feel comfortable in the ball. Your hand may be tense. It may be sweating. It may feel weak. The ball can seem too heavy or too light.]]></description>
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<title>Tennis Tips, Sports Psychology and Tennis - How to Have a Killer Serve</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:58:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Want have a powerful serve in tennis?  Want to beat tennis players who beat you? A killer serve is what you need.  And to have a big serve you need to understand the sports psychology involved in serving. This article shows you how you need to think to have big serve in tennis.]]></description>
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<title>Hitting Tips, Batting Tips, Sports Psychology and Baseball - How to Break Out of a Hitting Slump</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:29:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your child great in the batting cage, but bad at the plate?  Why do players with great swings get into a hitting slump?  What can be done to break out of a hitting slump?  Hitting is quite mental, once you master the swing.  This article addresses the psychological aspects of hitting.]]></description>
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<title>How to Add Twenty Nine Points to Your Bowling Average - 3 Tips For Bowling in the Zone</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:25:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Want to add points to your bowling average? Tired of leaving splits? Choking under league pressure? You can add a few more spares and a few more strikes to your game, if you follow these simple tips.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology For Jockeys - How Can Sports Psychology Help Jockeys?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:59:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jockeys are great athletes.  Being a great jockey requires outstanding physical and psychological tools. This article outlines some of the common psychological,  emotional and sociological issues which jockeys need to deal with and which often can be helped through counseling.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology and Football -  How to Be a Great Quarterback</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:27:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What does it take to be a great quarterback?  This article outlines the physical and mental skills required to succeed at this position. This piece has helpful tips for parents, players and coaches. It describes a case history of a young quarterback.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology - How to Prevent Burn Out in Young Athletes</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:15:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lots of talented athletes quit sports they excelled at and enjoyed.  What can coaches and parents do to manage burn out in athletes?   This article gives you some tips.]]></description>
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<title>How to Talk to Your Kids About Sports</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:12:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is the best way to communicate with your children about sports? A doctor who counsels athletes explains how he spoke to his own son about baseball.  This article shows parents how they can be a supportive a positive force for their kids where sports are concerned.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology For Bowlers - A Very Important Bowling Tip to Get You Bowling in the Zone</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:10:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What do you need to do to get comfortable when you step on the lanes? There is one issue which is very important for bowlers, but which is frequently overlooked. This article gives professional bowlers and recreational bowlers some good advice about the mental part of bowling.]]></description>
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<title>Suffer From Test Anxiety?  Worried About the SATs, GMATs, LSATs Or MCATs?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:16:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you or your child suffer from test anxiety?  Do you worry about standardized tests? Do you get nervous the night before exam?  Is your anxiety causing you to lost points on tests?  Hoping for an academic scholarship?  Do you freeze on exams?  This article outlines some simple strategies for managing these kinds of feelings.]]></description>
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<title>Who Else Needs a Peak Performance Coach?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:07:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Want to perform better at work, sports, school?  Lots of people  benefit from working with the right coach.  People who use coaches include the obvious and the not so obvious.]]></description>
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<title>How to Discover Your Inner Courage and Build Your Self Confidence</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:41:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What's the best way to get yourself ready take risks in your life?  This article outlines some tips for developing your inner courage and your self-confidence.]]></description>
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<title>How to Turn Your Four Year Old Child Into a Fine Hitter - Hitting Tips For Parents, Kids and Coaches</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:37:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is the best way to get your youngster off to a good start at hitting a baseball. This article outlines some simple tips to get you and your child on the right path.]]></description>
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<title>Athletes With Learning Disabilities and Psychiatric Disorders</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:36:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Parents, athletes and coaches need to be familiar with the signs and symptoms of both learning disorders and psychiatric illnesses.  This article describes cases involving athletes with these conditions.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology For Bowlers - How to Avoid Choking and Bowl in the Zone</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:34:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How do amateur and professional bowlers use sports psychology and hypnosis to increase their scores and improve their performances?  This article explains how being in the zone helps bowlers to perform to their fullest potential.]]></description>
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<title>Golf Tips - How to Get Out of a Sand Trap Like a Golf Pro</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:07:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some golfers hate being stuck in the sand.  They get nervous, angry and frustrated when their ball lands in the sand.  Here are fourteen tips to help you get out of the sand the way the pros do.]]></description>
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<title>Sports Psychology - Anger Management For Athletes</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:06:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why do some athletes snap?  What can be done to prevent violence in sports.  This article outlines a number of suggestions for helping parents, athletes and coaches to manage this pervasive problem.]]></description>
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<title>Is Mental Toughness Training Right For All Athletes?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:21:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of athletes, coaches, therapists, parents and sport psychologists embrace the idea of mental toughness. Sports reporters, sports writers and the media like to talk about athletes who are mentally tough. There is no question that being mentally tough can sound like and good and useful concept for athletes. ]]></description>
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<title>How to Hire the Right Advertising Agency, Public Relations Agency Or Marketing Consultant</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:36:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Much has been written about the finding and hiring the right consultants in the fields of marketing and marketing communications. There are many articles on this very subject on the web.]]></description>
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<title>Your Dog Can Teach You How to Manage Stress</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:07:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Stress Out? Overwhelmed?  Your dog can show you what you need to do to handle stress more effectively.]]></description>
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<title>Fifteen Ways to Improve Your Putting Before You Step on the Green</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:55:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over the years, I have coached and counseled many golfers on the psychological aspects of playing fine golf. Golf pros will tell you that putting and the short game are the keys to scoring well and winning on the professional tour. Putting and the short game are very important for the weekend player too.]]></description>
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