Posts by Cindra Kamphoff
Mentally Preparing Like Olympians
There was more coverage of the mental game at this past Olympics than ever before… I really enjoyed the videos about Mikaela Shiffrin, who won the giant slalom in her first race at the PyeongChang Games. She had an eye-opening interview with Julie Foudy on ESPNW… Julie asked her what it’s like right before she…
Read MoreThe Power of Positive with Jim Thompson, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Positive Coaching Alliance
Jim Thompson, founder and CEO of Positive Coaching Alliance, started PCA in 1998 to transform the culture of youth sports into a Development Zone™ with the goal to develop Better Athletes, Better People. PCA’s vision of youth sports as a Development Zone has attracted the support and involvement of many elite coaches, athletes, academics and…
Read MoreA Mindset for Excellence with Dr. Jesse Michel, Houston Astros, Mental Skills Coordinator
Jesse Michel is currently in his second season at the helm of Houston Astros Mental Skills Program. As the Mental Skills Coordinator for the 2017 World Series champions, Jesse helps ensure the players, coaches, and staff are mentally prepared to compete at their best every single day. He has spearheaded the efforts to develop and…
Read MoreBRAND Yourself with Dr. Kensa Gunter, Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant
Dr. Kensa Gunter is a licensed psychologist (Georgia) and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). In her Atlanta based private practice, she provides individual counseling, sport psychology services, and consultation services to various organizations. Dr. Gunter has worked with the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and the Atlanta Dream…
Read MoreMindful Sport Performance Enhancement with Dr. Keith Kaufman, Clinical Sport Psychologist, Researcher & Author
Keith A. Kaufman, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the mental training of athletes and others who wish to improve their health and performance. He has operated his own private practice since 2008, and currently has two office locations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Dr. Kaufman is also a Research Associate at…
Read MoreCulture and the Cardinal Mindset, Dr. Vanessa Shannon, Director of Mental Performance for University of Louisville Athletics
Dr. Vanessa Shannon is the Director of Mental Performance for University of Louisville Athletics and Norton Sports Health. As a former NCAA Division 1 volleyball player, she understands the challenges associated with balancing performance in the classroom and performance in sport. Prior to Louisville, Dr. Shannon spent two years at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida…
Read MoreFear, Courage and Stress from a Neurosurgeon’s Perspective, Dr. Mark McLaughlin, Neurosurgeon, Author & Speaker
Mark McLaughlin, MD is a neurosurgeon on a mission to use the lessons he’s learned in his career to help others courageously engage and wrestle with stress. Dr. McLaughlin believes everyone can take the core principles behind brain surgery and apply them to any of life’s problems. In his upcoming book, Outthinking Fear, Dr. McLaughlin…
Read MoreFocus For Success
Much of my work is with professional athletes who can experience a lot of pressure. But over the years of working in pro sport, I have learned this. That the pressure we experience is based on our perception. Because our focus determines our reality. Let me explain in this video… As always, let me know…
Read MoreMindfulness in Sport, Life & Running with Mackenzie Havey, Author & Runner
Mackenzie Havey is the author of the new book published by Bloomsbury, MINDFUL RUNNING. She writes about endurance sports and mind-body health and fitness for a number of leading publications, including TheAtlantic.com, ESPN, Runner’s World, SELF, and Outside. She holds a graduate degree in sport psychology, is a USA Track & Field-certified coach, teaches classes…
Read MoreThe Great Ones with Don Yaeger, New York Times Bestselling Author, Award-winning Certified Speaking Professional & Executive Coach
Don Yaeger is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, and author of over 30 books, eleven of which have become New York Times Best-sellers. Don left Sports Illustrated in 2008 to pursue a public speaking career that has allowed him to share stories learned from the greatest winners of our…
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