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  1. Famous athletes who use sports psychologists include12:
    • Russell Wilson, who has been working with “mental conditioning coach,” Trevor Moawad since 2012.
    • Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.
    • Tom Brady.
    • Aaron Judge.
    • Nick Faldo.
    • Andrew Wiggins and Karl Anthony Towns.
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    Famous pro athletes who use top sports psychologists and mental health coaches

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      As an example, a sports psychologist working with Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant helps these athletes perform better on the basketball court by teaching them psychological techniques for "being in the flow" and getting in "the zone."

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      How can a sports psychologist help athletes?
      Various mental strategies, such as visualization, self-talk and relaxation techniques, can help athletes overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential. Cope with the pressures of competition. Sport psychologists can help athletes at all levels deal with pressure from parents, coaches, or even their own expectations. Recover from injuries.

      Sport psychologists help professional and amateur athletes

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      What is a sport psychologist?
      Technically, only licensed clinical and counseling psychologists can describe themselves as “sport psychologists.” (APA approved a proficiency in sport psychology in 2003.) This field is growing as today’s athletes realize that psychologists can help them gain a mental edge that translates to better performance.

      A growing demand for sport psychologists

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      Do Athletes use a mental skills coach or a sports psychology guru?
      While it isn’t widely discussed in the sports world, many of today’s greatest athletes utilize a mental skills coach, a sports psychology guru, or a famous sports psychologist in order to master the mental aspects of their respective sport.

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      Can a sport psychologist work with Olympic athletes?
      Not every sport psychologist will find work with Olympic athletes, but interesting opportunities are out there, says Jamie Shapiro, PhD, associate professor of sport and performance psychology at the University of Denver. “To work in sport psychology, you often have to be a bit entrepreneurial,” says Shapiro.

      A growing demand for sport psychologists

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      Why is sport psychology so popular?
      “Sport psychology has become more widely recognized as being beneficial to address a variety of needs,” says Sari Fine Shepphird, PhD, a Los Angeles–area sport and performance psychologist. And demand is growing, she adds, even among youth athletes and serious amateurs.

      A growing demand for sport psychologists

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      How do Olympic Athletes use sports psychology?
      Gold medal Olympians use sports psychology to manage pressure, prepare for their event, and stay confident while thousands (sometimes millions) of people watch them compete. Olympic biathlete and gold medalist, Magdalena Neuner, attributed her success to making sports psychology a large part of her training:

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      A growing demand for sport psychologists

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      Jan 9, 2024 · Grounded in scientific principles, performance psychology in sports delves into the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral facets that influence an athlete's capabilities. Techniques such as visualization, goal setting, and …

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