Q&A with Dr. Jim Tennison
06/03/2018
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The extended Questions and Answers from the interview for the ‘Portability and Passion in Sport Management’ article with Dr. Jim Tennison By Mim Haigh,
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Portability and Passion in Sport Management
06/03/2018
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As a Mascot for the Dallas Mavericks, Dr Jim Tennison, Program Director for the Master of Arts in Sport Management at Dallas Baptist University built morale on a massive scale, and as a lecturer he brings that same energy into the classroom. He tells us about the importance of developing passion in students, how ‘oneness’ and a love of sport can heal great socia
Academic Excellence Transfers into Sporting Arena
23/02/2018
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Dual role sees Professor of Psychology build success in student-athletes as Head Coach of MCLA Lacrosse team Professor Maria Bartini, brings a wealth of
Why Bullying Doesn’t Build Mental Toughness
01/02/2018
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Accountability is a prerequisite for high performance and is an essential theme or value, which takes specific systems and strategies to establish. Bo Hanson, Senior Consultant for Athlete Assessments talks about two of the key factors he encounters regularly which prevent the outcome of accountability occurring.
Getting Comfortable with The Uncomfortable
18/01/2018
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Earlier this year I released a Handbook and Video Series called Athlete Tough. This project came about because I wanted athletes to understand that qualities such as mental toughness, resilience and grit were in fact teachable skills. Mental toughness is not a mythical quality some are born with and others without.
Do Millennials Really Lack Mental Toughness?
18/01/2018
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Mental toughness is like a muscle that needs to be exercised regularly. In this article we’ll examine whether we as Coaches are providing Millennials (or any aged athlete) with enough opportunities to grow the mental skills that produce award-winning performances.
Cutting Through the Confusion Encompassing Mental Toughness
17/01/2018
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You’re not alone if you’re confused about the various terms used to describe mental toughness, from grit, sport psychology and mental skills to resilience, there are numerous ways to describe and refer to mental toughness. Do they mean the same thing, or are there important distinctions between them? In this article we cut through the confusion surrounding mental toughness and focus on the most important elements for success in sport.
The Ultimate Equalizer in Sport
15/01/2018
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Is the obsession with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities a misguided focus, even a missed opportunity? By Mim Haigh, Sports Writer – Athlete Assessments Visit
Forum For Sports Thought in Sport Psychology
25/09/2017
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Athlete Assessments Exhibit At 2017 AASP Conference In Florida, October 18 – 21, 2017. By Mim Haigh, Sports Writer – Athlete Assessments Amidst the
Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Annual Conference 2016
30/08/2016
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Athlete Assessments will be exhibiting at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) 31st Annual Conference from September 28 – October 1, 2016 at the
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