Free for Coaches!  

Below is a list of resources specifically intended for coaches. We hope you find these videos and articles useful as you mentor and guide student athletes and their life development.

VIDEOS

• Sports Superstitions - Known as "The Sports Doc" on the Ohio News Network (ONN), Dr. Stankovich discusses here the uses and hazards of sports superstitions. Click on the video below to watch.
  
  
• Sport Phobias - On this Sports Doc segment Dr. Chris Stankovich discusses sport phobias, offering key insights to help minimize your chances of developing a sport phobia. Click on the video below to watch.
  
  

ARTICLES

• The Psychology of Injury Recovery
  Dr. Stankovich discussess the psychological stages after an injury and how to best aid the rehabilitation process.
  
• Help Your Student Athletes Overcome Choking!
  In youth sports choking is a common occurrence, especially since kids are just beginning to learn and master skills. Dr. Stankovich talks about how to help athletes overcome their fears in order to minimize choking.
  
• Focus for Excellence in Athletics!
  Dr. Stankovich stresses the importance of focus in youth athletics, how to teach students to focus, and how to help eliminate irrelevant factors.
  
• Goals Lead to Athletic Success!
  Dr. Stankovich discusses the different types of goals you should set to excite your team and achieve results!
  
• Student Athletes as Leaders in our Schools & Communities!
  Student athletes have a great opportunity to impact their schools and respective communities. Dr. Stankovich lists several topics you should discuss with your prospective student leader.