Dara Torres Featured on ESPN E:60 Torpedo
July 7, 2008 by Jimson Lee
In case you missed the May 6, 2008 edition of ESPN’s E:60 Torpedo, here is a 10 minute video of Dara Torres.
In January 2006, Dara Torres “Support Team” included swim coaches Michael Lohberg & Chris Jackson, and Florida Panthers’ Strength & Conditioning Andy O’Brien. And of course, her secret weapon, resistance stretching which will […]
Personal Goal Setting & Planning Success
June 2, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Just before the New Year’s, I wrote a post on The Power of Writing Down Your Goals.
Tom Venuto had another great example that didn’t include Harvard Graduates. In his Blog, he wrote:
(Guess Who)
“I will come to America, which is the country for me. Once here, I will become the greatest bodybuilder in […]
Subliminal Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy for Athletes
May 28, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Some athletes will do anything to win, as long as it’s legal.
We’ve heard the cliché that winning is X% physical and Y% mental. You can plug in your own numbers, but we all agree there is a mental aspect to sport success. Or meltdowns, especially when fatigue is a factor.
I’ll be attending the […]
Michael Johnson Motivation.com
May 15, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Michael Johnson has a new website for motivational speaking, and it’s not to be confused with his Michael Johnson Performance Center.
Who the heck is Michael Johnson?
To recap his resume:
Gold Medalist, 400m, Olympic Games, Sydney, 2000
Gold Medalist, 4×400m, Olympic Games, Sydney, 2000
Gold Medalist, 300m in 30.85 seconds, Engen Grand Prix, Pretoria, South Africa, 2000
Gold Medalist, 400m […]
Inspirational and Motivational Sports Team Stories
May 13, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Caroline Kluft and JJK, step aside.
Last week I covered some good sportsmanship and bad sportsmanship stories. Now we need some motivational sports team stories.
In High School and College Track and Field, I cannot stress the importance of scoring points. Even scoring a single point makes a difference between winning or losing […]
Training for Peak Performance - Mental Edge Sports Seminar
May 10, 2008 by Jimson Lee
JON LEE KOOTNEKOFF & ASSOCIATES and IIHSI ANNOUNCES THE MENTAL EDGE SPORTS SEMINAR
Friday, June 6 - 7 at the Burnaby Winter Club, BC
Vancouver, BC – On Friday June 6th and Saturday June 7th, Jon Lee Kootnekoff & Associates and International Ice Hockey Systems Inc. (IIHSI) will be hosting a Mental Training Seminar for players, parents […]
Good Sportsmanship Stories?
May 7, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Remember that story of the high school runner who breaks her leg in a Cross Country meet and crawls to the finish?
Here’s another similar story from ESPN.
Game tied 0-0 between small colleges in a women’s softball. With two base runners on, part-time starter Senior Sara Tucholsky hits her first HR of her college career. […]
TrackandFieldRadio .com - I DARE YOU TO RUN
April 17, 2008 by Jimson Lee
I had the pleasure of working out once with Decathlete Phil McMullen during my years at Berkeley, California. It was a pretty intensive speed endurance workout, and I’m sure glad he didn’t invite me to practice the field events!
On the other hand, his brother Paul McMullen is well known for winning the 1996 US […]
Success from Brain-Training or Brain-Mapping
February 6, 2008 by Jimson Lee
This one is an inspiring and true story.
Former Cricket player all-rounder Richard Petrie’s career was cut short after he tore his Achilles. Unlike Donovan Bailey, he never recovered fully. My guess is he didn’t have access to a hyperbaric chamber.
As with most sports professionals, he ended up in sales. (I’ll write up […]
How to Get a Sport Job You Love
January 26, 2008 by Jimson Lee
There was a good article in the Wall Street Journal on the new National Football League CFO Anthony Notto and how his diverse financial background landed him a high level job at the NFL.
Here are 8 good ideas to keep in mind when trying to land a job in the ever-so-competitive Sports Industry Business, whether […]
Becoming a Master of Persuasion: Motivation
January 6, 2008 by Jimson Lee
This is a great read for any coach or business Manager.
The original article is from Learn how to get what you want through the power of persuasion by Brian Tracy. I had already quoted Brian on 10 Success Tips last March.
I truly believe people and athletes are motivated by the Pain or Pleasure principle. […]
The Power of Writing Down Your Goals
December 30, 2007 by Jimson Lee
Yesterday’s article on Core Values - Passion, Honesty, and Excellence brought a flood of emails about writing your goals down on paper, also known as “journaling”.
Many track athletes mentioned they already wrote their goals down in September before the start of the new season and prior to the GPP Training Phase.
Track and Field is a […]
Succeed through Passion, Honesty and Pursuit of Excellence
December 28, 2007 by Jimson Lee
As a coach, I’ve always preached passion for the sport of Athletics (a.k.a. Track and Field), fair play & honesty (e.g. being drug free) and the pursuit of excellence.
As an athlete, I did exactly that: while staying drug-free, I nonetheless aspired to run in the Olympics, but I focused on internal competition: running my personal […]
Attitude - the Difference Maker - USATF National Podium Education Project
December 21, 2007 by Jimson Lee
Sport Psychology at the USATF 2007 National Podium Education Project - Las Vegas.
In the presentation on Sport Psychology, there was a handout given called “The Difference Maker”. It had the quote called Attitude.
I had posted the quote “Attitude” by Charles Swindoll in my meeting with American Decathlete Dan O’Brien back in 1993. (Remember, […]
Coaching Books by John Wooden
November 25, 2007 by Jimson Lee
One of my favorite all time coaches isn’t a Track and Field coach.
It’s former UCLA Bruins Basketball coach John Wooden.
Sure, he coached at an era when 3 point lines, the 45-35-22 second shot clock, dunking, huge egos and outrageous salaries were non-existent.
I personally liked his philosophy because he never emphasized winning. […]
Maurice Green’s 7 Principles of the Winner’s Guide to Winning
October 29, 2007 by Jimson Lee
I saw this video from eBay’s www.shopvictoriously.com. I’ll bet you’re asking, “Who are these guys?”
Andy Richter and Paul F. Tompkins are comedians and motivational speakers, but not necessarily in that order. They take their winning ways on the road and meet real life winners along the way.
This series is their West Coast […]
John Smith, Clyde Hart to present at the USATF 2007 National Podium Education Project
October 22, 2007 by Jimson Lee
USATF presents the 2007 National Podium Education Project. This year’s project includes most track and field event areas. The NPEP will be held Dec. 11-15, 2007 at The Tuscany Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, and is broken into two sessions.
John Smith, Clyde Hart, and several other world class coaches of the top elite […]
Improving Your Self Confidence For Greater Success
September 25, 2007 by Jimson Lee
I receive many requests for articles on improving self confidence and peak performance.
Last month, Guest Blogger Kevin Sinclair wrote the popular article called The Key to Successful Leadership.
This article is self-titled Improving Your Self Confidence For Greater Success.
Self confidence is a general and realistic belief in one’s own abilities. Self confident people trust in their […]
101 Common-Sense Rules for Leaders and Coaches
August 27, 2007 by Jimson Lee
I came across this great article called The Manager’s Cheat Sheet: 101 Common-Sense Rules for Leaders from InsideCRM.
The last part of it reminded me of my coaching duties:
Lead by example.
Get your hands dirty.
Make a difference to your athletes.
Gain your athletes’ trust and respect.
Be empathetic to personal problems.
Be unique as a manager.
Remember that ethics matter above […]
Tape Secrets: Change your Thoughts and Change Your Life By Listening to a Subliminal Tape
August 15, 2007 by Jimson Lee
Daniel St-Hilaire first introduced me to subliminal tapes back in 1985. His list of successful athletes include sprinters Bruny Surin and Nicolas Macrozonaris, as well as High Jumper Alain Metellus (2.28m).
Currently, he is the Center Coach for Athletics Canada at the National Training Centre in Montreal and can be reached at here.
At the time, […]
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