Why Does My Quarterback Look Great in Practice but Not Like Himself in Games?
This issue of the Training Report explores the sport psychology behind why a QB looks great in practice but not himself in games. We will also explore how to tell a mental block from a coaching problem, and who the most qualified experts are to handle this type of situation…
How Do Baseball Catchers Overcome The Throwing Yips?
Most people assume that just baseball pitchers experience the yips. But many catchers also experience this problem too. Check out this Training Report to understand why catchers develop the throwing yips, why you can throw to second but not back to the pitcher, and how Brainspotting helps resolve it...
What Happens in a Brainspotting Session for Athletes?
A step-by-step look inside a Brainspotting session for athletes: how sessions work, what the gaze work feels like, and what to expect before, during, and after. After reading this article, athletes will have a better understanding of possible outcomes and experiences when using this form of mental training to beat mental blocks such as the Yips or Twisties…
How Do Racecar Drivers Mentally Train To Overcome Qualifying Pressure?
Under qualifying pressure, racecar drivers often tighten up, brake too early, and lose commitment — not from a lack of talent, but because the nervous system shifts into an involuntary stress response. This guide from Charlotte-based Certified Mental Performance Consultant Ben Foodman explains how NASCAR, IMSA, IndyCar, and WRC drivers overcome qualifying pressure using EMDR, Brainspotting, and biofeedback…
Can MLB Players Really Overcome A Hitting Slump? What Polyvagal Theory, Brainspotting, EMDR & Biofeedback Actually Do
MLB athletes and baseball players at all levels experience hitting slumps. More often than not, this is due to a mental block that was created due to some form of unprocessed stress or trauma. The top sport psychologists understand that there are 3 tactics that can be used which will give baseball players the best chance of overcoming these issues: Brainspotting, EMDR and biofeedback. Check out this issue of the Training Report to learn more about these tactics…
Who are the top experts in sport psychology?
The top experts in sport psychology possess the AASP (Association for Applied Sport Psychology) CMPC (Certified Mental Performance Consultant) certification and in some instances are also licensed psychotherapists. The truly elite professionals possess additional certification, education, and training in EMDR (eye movement desensitization & reprocessing), Brainspotting, biofeedback & neurofeedback. Learn more in this article…
How Do Baseball Players Cure The Yips?
MLB, ACC & SEC baseball players dealing with the Yips work with Ben Foodman (CMPC) in Charlotte, North Carolina to overcome this issue. Learn more about how Ben uses his background in sport psychology such as Brainspotting, EMDR & biofeedback to help athletes overcome the Yips…
Why Do Elite Athletes In Charlotte, North Carolina Need A Sport Psychologist?
Many athletes recognize that they will need to work with athletic trainers, physical therapists, and strength coaches to help their body withstand the stress of sports. But few athletes have fully accepted that they will need to regularly work with sport psychologists to maintain their psychological health and toughness. This issue of the Training Report explores why this is the case…
Sport Psychology Tactics - How Professional Motorsport Athletes Mentally Train Aggression For Focus
When sport psychologists work with professional motorsport athletes, they will typically be tasked with helping these drivers increase aggression and focus. Check out this issue of the Training Report to learn more about effective strategies sport psychologists use when working with racecar drivers competing in events such as the NASCAR cup series or 24 Hours of Le Mans…
Sport Psychology Tactics - Bilateral Stimulation & Elite Athlete Mental Performance
Bilateral Stimulation is foundational component of elite sport psychology interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting. Check out this article I wrote for Dharma Dr. on how Bilateral Stimulation technology can help elite athletes improve their mental performance…
Sport Psychology Tactics - Mental Skills Training Tools Every Athlete Needs
When providing mental skills training to elite athletes, I have a specific set of tools I encourage all individuals to use as part of their pre-performance routine. Check out this article to see which tools and resources I ask all of my athletes to use as part of their psychological training and preparation…
A Sport Psychology Case Study On Baseball Player Yips
When baseball pitchers experience the Yips, this can be an incredibly psychologically challenging experience. Because so much of my work is based on helping pitchers competing in MLB, SEC & ACC baseball, I wanted to provide a case study where I explain how I work with pitchers using Brainspotting to help them overcome pitching Yips…
Sport Psychology Tactics - Mental Skills Training For Qualifying & Winning Pole Position In NASCAR
One of the most common issues that I run into is when racecar drivers competing in the NASCAR cup series, Xfinity, trucks and WeatherTech Sportscar Championship are trying to find ways to overcome the pressure of qualifying to win pole position. For this issue of the Training Report, I will explore rookie mental tools that have helped many drivers become comfortable with the discomfort of performance pressure during qualifying and also introduce an advanced trick…
A Case Study On Mental Performance Coaching For Racecar Drivers
I wanted to provide a case study on my work with racecar drivers as a mental coach and why this is different than providing mental health therapy to athletes. I will review my mental skills training approaches that I used with a NASCAR Xfinity series driver and how I helped them achieve peak mental performance outcomes…
Sport Psychology Tactics - Why WRC & Rallycross Mental Training Is More Demanding Than NASCAR
NASCAR drivers are some of the most elite motorsport athletes on the planet. But World Rally Championship (WRC) and Rallycross drivers compete in arguably the most mentally challenging motorsport environment and could easily compete in any NASCAR series with the proper training. Learn more about why many of the top sport psychologists view WRC and Rallycross as the most mentally challenging motorsport…
What Are The Mental Training Requirements to be an Elite NASCAR Driver?
When working with NASCAR drivers competing in ARCA, Trucks, Xfinity and Cup series, I have specific mental training approaches I use that are unique to this athlete population. Read more about this NASCAR case study to learn how I utilize the top sport psychology interventions to help these athletes improve focus, increase aggression, develop high quality work ethic, and become an elite motorsport athlete…
Sport Psychology Tactics - Understanding Health Technology & Athlete Performance
Athletes are using fitness technology such as Garmin watches, WHOOP straps, COROS & Oura rings to not only track their physical activity, but also their mental performance. For this issue of the Training Report, I am going to review how sport psychologists are helping athletes use their wearable data to sharpen their mental training…
Mental Health Performance - How Olympic Ski Racers Clear Mental Hurdles After a Traumatic Injury
Olympic ski racers compete in one of the most mentally and physically demanding sports. Due to the nature of this style of skiing, athletes are at risk for experiencing PTSD due to sport-related injuries. Read this article by the Associated Press on Olympic ski athletes and how they overcome PTSD…
Sport Psychology Tactics - Brainspotting & Mental Toughness Training For Athletes
One of the most desirable psychological traits that athletes want is mental toughness. Learn more about how sport psychologists are using Brainspotting as a mental skills training tool to help athletes improve this aspect of their mind…
Precision Nutrition - 5 ‘Superfood’ Vs. ‘Regular’ Food Comparisons That Will Surprise Athletes
Athletes and coaches understand the importance of sports nutrition and the significant role it has on performance outcomes. Check out this Training Report which explores a Precision Nutrition article describing the surprising facts between ‘superfood’ vs. ‘regular’ food comparisons…