Everyone loses a race sometimes. Even Usain Bolt. How about losing a race you should have won? Or running a stupid race in the heats such as slowing down before the finish line, and not qualify for the Finals? (I've done that once - and never again) Or, even worse, not making top 3 at … [Read more...] about How do you Handle Losing a Race… that was yours to Win?
Sport Psychology
Say What You Mean
By Barry Cook. Part 5 of a 6 part series. Read Part 1 titled Personality-Based Winning first, then Part 2 Learning is a Cycle. Part 3 is Learning Driven. Part 4 is Perception or Reality. This article appeared in the Athletics Weekly September 19, 2013 printed edition, reprinted with … [Read more...] about Say What You Mean
Perception or Reality?
By Barry Cook. Part 4 of a 6 part series. Read Part 1 titled Personality-Based Winning first, then Part 2 Learning is a Cycle. Part 3 is Learning Driven. This article appeared in the Athletics Weekly July 25, 2013 printed edition, reprinted with permission. For more coaching advice, visit … [Read more...] about Perception or Reality?
Win One for the Gipper [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Motivating human behavior is an art. How can you get someone to do what you want him/her to do? How can you extract maximum performance, sometimes in an environment of fatigue, discomfort and adversity? How can you ask others to join you in confronting fear, particularly fear of personal injury or … [Read more...] about Win One for the Gipper [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Learning driven
By Barry Cook. Part 3 of a 6 part series. Read Part 1 titled Personality-Based Winning first, then Part 2 Learning is a Cycle. This article appeared in the Athletics Weekly June 20, 2013 printed edition, reprinted with permission. For more coaching advice, visit … [Read more...] about Learning driven
Oops, Premature e-Jubilation, and Miscounting Laps
It happens to the best of us, except for 400m one-lap sprinters. I'm referring to miscounting your laps in a distance race, and kicking for home too soon. One lap too soon. But it happens more indoors than outdoors. Even in a four lap 800m race. Yes, there is a lap counter, and yes, there … [Read more...] about Oops, Premature e-Jubilation, and Miscounting Laps
Learning is a Cycle
By Barry Cook. Part 2 of a 6 part series. Read Part 1 titled Personality-Based Winning first. This article appeared in the Athletics Weekly March 28, 2013 printed edition, reprinted with permission. For more coaching advice, visit http://www.athleticsweekly.com The value of trust between … [Read more...] about Learning is a Cycle
Flakes and Fakes [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Monday morning. Up at 3:45 AM in order to catch the 7:00 AM Jet Blue flight from Tampa to New York JFK to teach my classes. First day of the spring semester at NYU and I am excited to “get the party started”. The irony is that I am flying into a Nor’easter, nicknamed Juno, while others are … [Read more...] about Flakes and Fakes [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Personality-Based Winning
This article appeared in the Athletics Weekly May 24, 2012 printed edition, reprinted with permission. For more coaching advice, visit http://www.athleticsweekly.com By Barry Cook. Part 1 of a 6 part series. Each person has a unique “Signature” that defines them, be it the coach or the … [Read more...] about Personality-Based Winning
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Canary in a Coalmine
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more about his background and involvement in Track, Soccer, Rugby and the Music … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Canary in a Coalmine
