Sport Psychology Today With Dr. Andrew Jacobs

Dr. Andrew Jacobs discusses the four mental keys that athletes of all ages need in order to be successful; he also discusses the importance of mental preparation and visualization as advantageous for athletes.

Dr. Andrew Jacobs discusses at what age keeping score should matter to both youth athletes and parents, and what the appropriate manner is to teach that to kids.

Dr. Andrew Jacobs discusses the mental aspect of athletics and how athletes deal with mental issues on and off the court, try to seek balance professional and personally, and just how important mental health is in light of the recent surge of news regarding the issue with athletes.

Dr. Jacobs discusses the role confidence can play in athletics, both on and off the court; he also discusses the how much of a role it can make in the outcome and performance of the individual.

This morning on the Sport Psychology Hour, Dr. Andrew Jacobs, talks about the NCAA Tournament and the teams that have overcome the pressure and the teams that have succumbed to it.

In this episode I join fellow podcasters for a discussion on the Aaron Hernandez case, specifically, the personal emotional and psychological issues that may have affected his behavior and why counseling should be made available for all collegiate and professional athletes and coaches. For a deeper look into his story, watch the two-night special "Aaron Hernandez Uncovered" Saturday March 17 and Sunday March 18 at 7/6c on Oxygen.

This morning on the Sports Psychology Hour with Dr. Andrew Jacobs, the doctor talks about when athletes get away with breaking the law because of their athletic ability and their mental health that suffers from it.

Dr. Andy Jacobs discusses the subject of at what age should "score" matter in athletics? At what age does the idea transition from development to competitive and are kids being asked to be "competitive" at too young an age?

On this week's episode of Sport Psychology Today with Dr. Andrew Jacobs, Dr. Jacobs talks with Jessica O'Beirne.

Dr. Jacobs discusses how an athlete or team can be mentally prepared when they fall behind in a athletic event in order to succeed.

On today's episode of Sport Psychology Today, Dr. Andrew Jacobs talks to award winning author Joan Ryan. The two talk about sexual abuse in youth athletics, namely gymnastics and the fear of speaking up about this incidents.

This morning on the Sport Psychology Hour, Dr. Andrew Jacobs talks to callers about what matters more for young athletes. Winning or effort? When should the results matter and when should they be the primary focus?

On today's episode of Sports Psychology Today, the doctor is joined by Hall of Fame Olympic Swimming Coach Pete Malone, to talk about when coaches abuse athletes including a situation close to their heart.

This morning on the Sports Psychology Hour, Dr. Andrew Jacobs talks to callers about how pressure can affect young athletes and how to help your young child or athlete deal with that pressure.

On this week's episode of Sports Psychology Today, Dr. Jacobs talks to four-time Super Bowl champion and former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rocky Bleier.

This morning on the Sport Psychology Hour with Dr. Andrew Jacobs, the doctor talks about abuse in sports both verbally and physically and why people are afraid to speak up when somebody is abusive.

On this week's episode of Sport Psychology Today, Dr. Jacobs talked with Buck Martinez, founder of Student Aces.

On today's edition of Sports Psychology Today, Dr. Andrew Jacobs talks to Keith Davis, former USC football player and Rose Bowl Champion about his life and his determination to battle through adversity to accomplish his dreams.

This morning on the Sport Psychology Hour, Dr. Jacobs talks about abusive coaches and when trying to build mental toughness becomes mental abuse. The doctor talks to callers about experiences with this and gives some advice as to what you can do to help prevent and keep it out of your youth league.

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