Psychology Today, David Udelf Psy.D.
How to deliver criticism and instruction to athletes that will be heard and used.
Type: Article
Naomi Osaka Puts Herself First
Oprah, Sofia Lodato
The tennis star reflects on mental health, motherhood, and making time for herself.
Survey reveals extent of pressure parents put on kids through sports
USA Today, Stephen Borelli
Support or pressure applied by parents can make or break a child’s experience in sports.
The Dangers of Winning at All Costs for Youth Athletes
Psychology Today, Tess M. Kilwein PhD, ABPP, CMPC
For youth, sport should build joy and growth before it becomes about outcomes.
4 Ways “Fitspiration” Can Backfire
Psychology Today, Christopher Bergland
Fitspo social media content often does more harm than good, study finds.
IT TAKES A TEAM: HOW TEAM USA ATHLETES ARE REDEFINING STRENGTH THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH
TEAM USA, LISA COSTANTINI
In the world of elite competition and professional athletes, the conversation is shifting — from medals and margins to something deeper, more human.
The Night Banana Ball Stood Still: Jackson Olson’s Battle With Panic Attacks
Sports Illustrated, Lauren Green
In the world of elite competition and professional athletes, the conversation is shifting — from medals and margins to something deeper, more human.
Optimizing Growth, Performance, and Wellness From Feedback
Psychology Today, David Udelf Psy.D.
The importance of being receptive to critique from coaches and other sources.
Your Child Is Already Gambling. You Just Haven’t Been Told Yet.
Gambling Harm, Kavita Fischer, MD
Many parents have questions about whether their child is gambling.
Why don’t some kids play sports? Maybe you should ask them
USA Today, Stephen Borelli
We can all better understand what our kids are going through with sports.
“Sometimes you just need to get away” – Wemby shares that chess provides him a much-needed mental reset during the NBA season
Yahoo Sports, Bruno Feliks
The greatest players are constantly seeking new challenges, which keeps them sharp and mentally strong when it matters most.
Grief, mental health, and team performance: Why loss is a leadership issue in sport
Sports Business Journal, DR. MICHELE KERULIS AND EMILIO PARGA
One of the most predictable disruptions to team functioning remains one of the least strategically addressed: grief.
Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes
Psychology Today, Tess M. Kilwein PhD, ABPP, CMPC
Why liberation, not just inclusion, drives well-being and performance.
March Madness and the Rise of Gen Z Sports Gambling
Psychology Today, Mark Gold, M.D.
Gambling, especially among Gen Z, poses urgent risks extending beyond entertainment.
Why the stigma of eating disorders persists in women’s college basketball
New York Times, The Athletic
Jennah Isai, who played at Oregon and BYU, said her eating disorder led her to step away from the sport.’
Leadership Under Pressure: Coach Sleep, Decision-Making, and Team Functioning in Elite Sport
Psychiatric Times, Derek H. Suite, MD, MS, Mena Mirhom, MD, FAPA, Roy Collins, MD, MPH
Elite coaches often run on severe sleep loss, risking impaired decisions, emotion control, and leadership.