Archive for December 2006
Adam Archuleta and The Washington Redskins
Posted by: mindoversports on: December 29, 2006
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It seems to me that the Washington Redskins’ defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams, could take a few pointers from the team’s offensive coordinator, Al Saunders. That is, take advantage of a player’s personal belief system and don’t ask him to perform at a position that he feels he’s weak at. The Kansas City Chiefs realized this [...]
Jeff Garcia’s success is related to his relationship with Carmella, his fiance
Posted by: mindoversports on: December 26, 2006
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Though the media has been fawning over Jeff Garcia’s recent performance as the replacement quarterback for The Philadelphia Eagles, few realize one of the major reasons for his success. Her name is Carmella and she is Jeff’s fiance. Both live together in Manhattan Beach, California. I have often maintained that a loving relationship with a [...]
Bobby Knight: He Treats His Players Like Human Beings first, then as Athletic Performers.
Posted by: mindoversports on: December 20, 2006
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It’s easy to be critical of Texas Tech head basketball coach Bobby Knight. Especially if you really aren’t aware of what goes on behind the scenes in the locker room. What sets Bobby Knight and other successful coaches like him apart from the others is one basic element: They genuinely care about their players. They [...]
NBA brawling: misdirected anger
Posted by: mindoversports on: December 19, 2006
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It’s really very sad. More brawling by millionaire basketball players resulting in fines by NBA Commissioner David Stern. A few of those being fined: Carmelo Anthony, Mardy Collins, Jerome James, Jared Jeffries, J.R. Smith, Nate Robinson and Nene. In the past there have been NFL fines for such notable athletes as Darren Woodson, Donovin Darius, [...]
Tennessee Titan Albert Haynesworth: bottled-up emotions
Posted by: mindoversports on: December 14, 2006
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For those of you who are familiar with my approach to enhancing performance in sports, you know how important I believe it is that athletes not bottle-up their feelings and emotions. A good example: the Tennessee Titan’s Albert Haynesworth. The following appeared in the November 15, 2006 issue of USA Today: “DT Albert Haynesworth said [...]
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