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This month, Performance Enhancement News discusses how to prepare for auditions - both formal and informal auditions.
We've moved Moncier Sport & Performance Psychology to Tuscaloosa. The newsletter will continue to be published as usual. Stay tuned for information regarding the re-opening of the practice in the near future.
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Newsletter February 2012
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Performance Enhancement News
UAB Sport Psychology Volume 7, Issue 1 – February 2012
Treat Everything Like an Audition
Audition (ô-dĭsh´ən) n 1: a trial performance, as by an actor, dancer, or musician, to demonstrate suitability or skill (The Free Dictionary, 2012).
Auditions come in a variety of formats. Some are obvious, such as a traditional audition held for a role in a play, the upcoming NFL Combine, or an interview for a job or graduate school. Some are a bit more subtle and can include a lunch meeting or even a casual group meeting.
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Newsletter December 2011
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Performance Enhancement News
UAB Sport Psychology Volume 6, Issue 6 – December 2011
Recovering from Mistakes & Failures
On April 10, 2011, golfer Rory McIlroy started the final round of the Masters tournament with a four-stroke lead. By the end of the day, he shot an eight over par 80 and finished in a tie for 15th. What occurred in between was difficult to watch and was highlighted by a shot that landed in a water hazard on the back nine. McIlroy, in response, buried his head in his arms – a poignant gesture for, what had to be, a devastating experience on such an intense stage.
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Newsletter October 2011
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Performance Enhancement News
UAB Sport Psychology Volume 6, Issue 5 – October 2011
Rising Above Low Expectations
In the August issue of this newsletter, we defined expectation as “a belief that something should happen in a particular way” (MacMillan Dictionary, 2011). We also discussed both the positive and negative impact of high expectations. Finally, we discussed some strategies for managing high expectations including: keeping things in perspective, focusing on what you can control, and treating expectations as goals.
Newsletter August 2011
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Performance Enhancement News
UAB Sport Psychology Volume 6, Issue 4 – August 2011
Living Up to Expectations
(Note: The idea for this newsletter began as a discussion I had with WUMP’s Johnny “Ballpark” Franks on July 26, 2011.)
The results of the first USA Today Coaches’ preseason college football poll were released on August 4. The top five teams are Oklahoma, Alabama, Oregon, LSU, and Florida State. These five have now been “tagged” as the teams to beat for the national championship.
Twitter updates
- I know it's early, but Miami looks totally perplexed. How do they regain their composure and get rid of that "kick me" sign? #NBAFinals
- RT @AnthonyEads: Not writing down your goals is like trying to reach a foreign destination without a GPS. #mentaltraining
- @OnTheMarksRadio Tennessee losing to Ralph Sampson's Virginia 54-51 in the 2nd round of the 1982 tournament.