Given we are psychological beings, it is no surprise that the field of sports psychology has grown rapidly over the years. There was a time that performers wouldn’t do anything that “messed with their minds,” … even though their minds were a mess. Today, however, the majority of high performers have someone they work with. [...]
“Conventional wisdom” doesn’t work and it never did. It is always a limitation, prevents creative thinking and is , in general, a formula for mediocrity. In the sports world, the media are the biggest purveyors. It seems safe. So what. Life is inherently risky. No one knows what is going to happen. No risk, no [...]
This week’s “Sports Illustrated” is mostly about the best picks for your fantasy football season. Of course, you “fantasy freaks” are in the middle of the fantasy baseball season. Millions of people engage in the fantasy world of sports. What are the social implications of this? Has it always been an attraction for people that [...]