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Mind Games: The Psychology of Golf and the U.S. Open
By Dr. Joel Fish
Published: Monday, June 03, 2013
Sports Doc
The psychology of favorites vs. underdogs
As they prepare for the Super Bowl, one thing that the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens have in common is that both teams overcame the odds in their respective championship games. Both were the visiting teams and had to perform in an environment where over 60,000 rabid fans were rooting against them. The 49ers fell way behind in the first half, while the Ravens entered the game expected to lose by more than a touchdown.
Joel H. Fish, Ph.D., Director - The Center For Sport Psychology in Phila., Sports Psychology Consultant - 76ers & Flyers
POSTED: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Sports Doc
Pistorius case shows athlete ‘heroes’ as real people
The Oscar Pistorius story is the latest example of an elite athlete’s alleged behavior dominating both the news and the sports sections of the media. To fans, it’s yet another example of being forced to confront the fact that sports heroes are real people.
Joel H. Fish
POSTED: Monday, February 25, 2013
Sports Doc
Will Cinderella continue to dance?
The phenomenon of March Madness continues to grow. For this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, more people submitted brackets than ever before. Viewership of the first weekend’s games was at an all-time high, with people utilizing television, computers, and their phones to catch glimpses of the games whenever they could.
Joel H. Fish, Ph.D., Director - The Center For Sport Psychology in Phila., Sports Psychology Consultant - 76ers & Flyers
POSTED: Thursday, March 28, 2013
Sports Doc
Performance Enhancing Supplements & Drugs—Why?
Joel H. Fish
POSTED: Sunday, December 9, 2012