WHAT IS SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY?
Sports Psychologists seek to understand the impact that psychological factors have on physical performance, and the emotional influence that sports have on the athlete and family. When added to a training program, Sports Psychology can help athletes prevent problems and overcome difficulties when they occur. In this way, Psychologists specializing in this field assist athletes to achieve peak performance goals while maintaining their competitive edge. This mind and body approach helps athletes and their families with their overall growth and development. Sports Psychologists also help coaches and parents provide better support to their athletes.
PROBLEMS ATHLETES ENCOUNTER
*Inconsistent Performance
*Worry About Performance
*Performing Below Ability
*Making Mental Mistakes
*Difficulty Maintaining Concentration
*Coping Through Injury
*Managing Personal or Team Loss
*Transitioning Out of Competitive Sports
*Balancing Multiple Roles
WHEN TO REFER TO DR. CASEY
*You Are Concerned that Performance at Practice Consistently does not Match Competitive Performances
*You Notice a Sudden or Extreme Change in an Athlete’s Personality, Mood, or Motivation that the Athlete cannot Explain or is Persistent for more than one Month
*There is a Significant Fluctuation in Weight (+/- 10%) Without a Known Explanation or the Cause is not Related to a Medical Condition
*An Athlete’s Off-Court Behavior is Causing them Trouble with the Law or They are Losing Relationships Due to this Behavior
*An Athlete Describes to You that They are Depressed or Anxious
*You are Aware that an Athlete is Transitioning out of Competitive Athletics
*Managing Personal or Team Loss
*Transitioning Out of Competitive Sports
*Balancing Multiple Roles
WHEN TO CALL DR. CASEY IMMEDIATELY
*An Athlete Expresses that They are a Danger to Themselves or Others
*Signs That an Athlete May be in Possible Danger with Statements Like:
*Signs That an Athlete May be in Possible Danger with Behaviors Like:
*Complicating factors to pay attention to:
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