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Rest, recoery, and having fun is as important as training for success in sports. fb.me/1IjYPyUcG about 10 hours ago via Facebook
Just finished some audio files to help injured athletes use mental skills to control pain and found this article.... fb.me/1yssuBCUQ 4:26 PM May 21st via Facebook
Here are some tips on getting mentally prepared for important competitions. fb.me/1X5z956nc 6:58 AM May 17th via Facebook
Great story on the 1st woman to run the Boston Marathon - and the guy who kicked some butt for her! fb.me/1mnsBcdpH 2:41 PM Apr 27th via Facebook
I think that Jackie Robinson was the mentally toughest athlete of all time. Here's why... fb.me/Xm0GkUV6 3:58 PM Apr 15th via Facebook
Learn how anxiety can interfere with sport performance, and what you can do about it. fb.me/1AjHclLnn 5:01 AM Apr 14th via Facebook
To succeed, athletes in the Final Four, and in all sports, need to focus on the process, not the outcome, during... fb.me/1ugH9FUf4 6:08 AM Mar 30th via Facebook
This article does a good job describing what you need to play at your peak. Find out HOW to do it at... fb.me/1drLpgUNA 10:56 AM Mar 12th via Facebook
Biofeedback is getting more popular among sport psychologists, and will be coming to The Extra Gear soon! fb.me/1rusLmjiV 6:27 AM Mar 11th via Facebook
Injury prevention tips from spring training. fb.me/1Ra0D4FYy 5:15 AM Mar 9th via Facebook
To win the actual game, you have to win to mental game. Here's how. fb.me/Mp2DXC8l 7:58 AM Mar 6th via Facebook
Coaches and athletes can benefit from these quick tips from the Positive Psychology movement. fb.me/UGIHHDJA 7:14 AM Feb 29th via Facebook
This 1-paragraph story on goal-setting is a good read for athletes in any sport. fb.me/K0tQomXP 6:09 AM Feb 23rd via Facebook
If mental training works for World Ironman Champions, maybe you should make it work for you, too. fb.me/14uUSXJsj 9:23 AM Feb 21st via Facebook
I'll be doing a free college recruiting workshop along with Champion College Counseling's Penny Deck and Play in Schoo…lnkd.in/KkEF6i 3:50 PM Feb 7th via LinkedIn
OK, Richmond HS athletes - here's your last chance to sign up for the FREE college recruiting workshop on 2/9. fb.me/1HULEFCe2 3:33 PM Feb 7th via Facebook
Rob Gronkowski says he's preparing for the Super Bowl by doing "mental reps." He's using imagery; and you can, too. fb.me/1lHU3fw7z 12:12 PM Feb 2nd via Facebook
Looks like we'll have a good turnout at the 2/9 College Recruiting Warmup, but if you or your kid want to play... fb.me/1srA86JP4 5:23 PM Feb 1st via Facebook
Great article on teaching soccer players' brains and bodies. fb.me/NhGRPFnf 6:26 AM Jan 24th via Facebook
Nice article on how coaches can help teams prepare mentally and physically for competition. fb.me/ODkZmKZ0 11:37 AM Jan 21st via Facebook

Name Dana at TheExtraGear
Location Richmond, VA
Web http://www.TheExt...
Bio Sport Psychologist Dana Blackmer, Ph.D., CC-AASP gives athletes mental toughness training for peak sport performance. He is adjunct faculty at VCU.