Sports Performance Psychologist Jay McNamara Ph.D., explains the mental side of tournament fishing and demonstrates how you can put performance psychology principles into practice both in your boat and life.
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Seek Help To Improve Techniques
Jay T. McNamara Phd. LP
Anglers, especially competitive types, are notoriously self-reliant. More often than not they like to figure things out on their own. When an angler discovers a ...Full Story
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Taking Calculated Risks
Jay McNamara Phd. LP
Taking risks is part of what makes any athletic competition exciting. On the flip side, Be careful, Play it Safe, and Don’t Rock the Boat ...Full Story
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Learning Styles
Jay T. McNamara Ph.D. LP
Each of us has a preferred method for learning new information. Some people like to hear descriptions of circumstances, while others prefer to see or ...Full Story
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Using A Coach
Jay T. McNamara
There are not many things we know for sure, but here is one of them: top athletes in every sport, except fishing , use a ...Full Story
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Setting Effective Goals
Jay T. McNamara
Goal-setting is one of the easiest and most effective Performance Psychology techniques to use. In order to be useful, however, goals need to be clear, ...Full Story
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The Myth Of Mental Discipline
Jay T. McNamara
"What I really need, Doc, is more personal discipline. If I were just a little more disciplined, I would be able to________." Fill in the ...Full Story
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Setting The Stage For Success
Jay T. McNamara
The successful angler balances many competing demands and expectations simultaneously. Family, friends, and work commitments, as well as fishing clubs or perhaps sponsors require your ...Full Story
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Welcome To In The Zone
Jay T. McNamara
Welcome to In the Zone! This segment of Bass Edge will introduce you to the principles of Performance Psychology. You are probably already familiar with ...Full Story
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