Adversity. Sometimes You Just Have to Smile Not too long ago, I was working with an athlete who faced adversity at one of his recent competitions. When I looked at his scores I wondered if he had gotten hurt. His performance was much lower than he was capable of in every event he competed in.…
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Dangers of the Victim Mentality and How to Take Responsibility Quick! Stop what you are doing and answer this simple question. Are you a victim? Yes or no? How long did it take you to respond? Did you have to think about your answer? It may be a yes or no question but many people…
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Tim is now a licensed sport psychologist serving the greater Nashville area and also meets with clients through telehealth appointments
Choosing a Strong Mind The University of Michigan was poised to win a huge rivalry game against in-state opponent Michigan State. Then the unthinkable happened. 10 seconds left in the game. Simple play. Punt the ball away and make a tackle. Great players on the field, on both sides of the ball, including a punter…
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The victim mentality is one that deflects responsibility, limits potential and minimizes an individual’s experience in sport and life. In order to have success and enjoy our opportunities in sport and life, we must void ourselves of the victim mindset. Those who exhibit the victim mentality allow their experiences to take on an “all or…
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The Victim Mentality Part II Last time we talked about the victim mentality, we asked readers to consider their own experiences in life and the mentality they bring to those situations. Today we continue the conversation and dive deeper into the question, “Are you a victim?” To be or not to be…a victim I had an interesting…
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Want to Meet the U.S. President? Then Win a Championship. The name White House Athletics, while obvious for some given that it is owner and founder Tim White’s last name, holds more meaning than that. What happens when a team wins a championship? Yes, the inevitable “I’m doing to Disneyland” but it also includes a trip to…
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Examples of a Strong Mental Game Today we will take a look at examples of athletes that exemplify a strong mental game and also an example of what happens when the mental game suffers. Athletes with a Strong Mental Game… Michael Jordan will hands down be one of the best athletes in his sport and…
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Why Psychology is the Next “Big Thing” in Athletics: Sports psychology is the one area that hasn’t really been explored or utilized to its full potential. Its gone through a craze of hydration drinks, nutrition, strength and conditioning training, etc. For many years, sports have been so focused on the physical element of what an…
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Sport psychology is a multi-dimensional field. White House Athletics focuses on the application of specific psychological skills in order to enhance an athlete’s performance. These skills include but are but not limited to confidence, focus, concentration, mental imagery, relaxation, controlling anxiety, setting goals, motivation and team cohesion. A Sport Psychologist teaches an athlete or team how…
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