Sports Psychologist

[jabjab]

I'm recently going to compete in a contact sport and would like to take advantage of the use of sports psychologist. Can anyone recommend one that they have personally used or know someone who's used them?

Thanks!

[JfuckinC]

Are you sure you're not mixing up your words here? Psychologist?

[jabjab]

Originally posted by JfuckinC
Are you sure you're not mixing up your words here? Psychologist?

What do you mean?

[flipstah]

Are you not strong enough mentally? Fumble a lot?

[rage2]

Are you competing in a pro league or something? I don't know anyone that would spend money on a sports psychologist for a rec league. Then again, I know people that use performance enhancing drugs in rec league sports, so I guess anything is possible.

[killramos]

Originally posted by flipstah
Are you not strong enough mentally? Fumble a lot?

What I drive: TT

Somehow i don't think hes a football player

Unless his name is Brandon Banks

[jabjab]

Originally posted by rage2
Are you competing in a pro league or something? I don't know anyone that would spend money on a sports psychologist for a rec league. Then again, I know people that use performance enhancing drugs in rec league sports, so I guess anything is possible.

I'll be competing in amateur boxing within Canada. I'm lucky enough to have work benefits that would cover a portion of the cost so I want to take advantage of this.

[jabjab]

Originally posted by flipstah
Are you not strong enough mentally? Fumble a lot?

Sports Psychologists are not strictly for people who "fumble" or not strong enough mentally.

[rage2]

That's pretty cool. Can't help you with a recommendation, but keep us posted on your progress!

[BavarianBeast]

"Don't take the punches personally, they are only hitting you because it's the sport."



Why the hell would you want to take advantage of that?

[rage2]

Obviously not many of you understand what sports psychologists do. Either that or the comedic level of our members have drastically deteriorated.

[killramos]

You might be able to get some amature help for a reasonable cost out of the U of C for practicum etc?

http://www.ucalgary.ca/strl/resources/coaching

[jabjab]

Originally posted by rage2
That's pretty cool. Can't help you with a recommendation, but keep us posted on your progress!

thanks! I will update and even post my fight up on youtube when it happens. Was suppose to compete in Lethbridge on the 8th of November but got cancelled twice! I found it hard to get motivated after that but its something I've always wanted to do.

[killramos]

Originally posted by rage2
Either that or the comedic level of our members have drastically deteriorated.

Its been a long Monday, and i have to look forward to furnace repairs when i get home.

I am never that funny to start with

Good luck with the Boxing OP. Tough Sport, not surprised you are interested in some mental conditioning.

[ExtraSlow]

Boxing is a very mental sport, good luck OP.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by jabjab


I'll be competing in amateur boxing within Canada. I'm lucky enough to have work benefits that would cover a portion of the cost so I want to take advantage of this.

Originally posted by jabjab


Sports Psychologists are not strictly for people who "fumble" or not strong enough mentally.

Originally posted by rage2
Obviously not many of you understand what sports psychologists do. Either that or the comedic level of our members have drastically deteriorated.

That's awesome! Good luck, OP!

That was a legitimate question, actually. I naively thought that's it's limited to just 'head games'.

As mentioned, the UofC is a good place for help on kinesology and body mechanics.

[JfuckinC]

I have no idea, i wasn't trying to be funny, i thought he was mixing it up with Physio lol

What would a sports psychologist do? Help with anxiety before hand?

[mr2mike]

Maybe take to twitter and contact some former Olympians and who they've used. I know Calgary has a pretty large Olympian population who train in this city.

here's a start:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/...ticle21790422/

[rage2]

Originally posted by JfuckinC
What would a sports psychologist do? Help with anxiety before hand?

Generally, they help you improve focus, get your head in the right place so you can stay in the zone longer both from a competition standpoint as well as a training standpoint.

[1-Bar]

http://adaptiveminds.ca

Try this place