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This month, Performance Enhancement News explores ways to learn from mistakes and failures.
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Newsletter December 2011
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UAB Sport Psychology Volume 6, Issue 6 – December 2011
Recovering from Mistakes & Failures
On April 10, 2011, golfer Rory McIlroy started the final round of the Masters tournament with a four-stroke lead. By the end of the day, he shot an eight over par 80 and finished in a tie for 15th. What occurred in between was difficult to watch and was highlighted by a shot that landed in a water hazard on the back nine. McIlroy, in response, buried his head in his arms – a poignant gesture for, what had to be, a devastating experience on such an intense stage.
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Newsletter October 2011
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UAB Sport Psychology Volume 6, Issue 5 – October 2011
Rising Above Low Expectations
In the August issue of this newsletter, we defined expectation as “a belief that something should happen in a particular way” (MacMillan Dictionary, 2011). We also discussed both the positive and negative impact of high expectations. Finally, we discussed some strategies for managing high expectations including: keeping things in perspective, focusing on what you can control, and treating expectations as goals.
Newsletter August 2011
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UAB Sport Psychology Volume 6, Issue 4 – August 2011
Living Up to Expectations
(Note: The idea for this newsletter began as a discussion I had with WUMP’s Johnny “Ballpark” Franks on July 26, 2011.)
The results of the first USA Today Coaches’ preseason college football poll were released on August 4. The top five teams are Oklahoma, Alabama, Oregon, LSU, and Florida State. These five have now been “tagged” as the teams to beat for the national championship.
Newsletter June 2011
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UAB Sport Psychology Volume 6, Issue 3 – June 2011
Waiting…
At the recently concluded French Open men’s finals between Raphael Nadal and Roger Federer, there was a rain delay of approximately 10 minutes during the second set. At the start of this delay, both contestants went into the locker room to wait out the rain. As I watched this unfold, I thought about two things.
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Twitter updates
- Wow! What a game!!!
- Question of the Week: #3 UNC looks totally out of synch vs. FSU. How do you regroup mid-game to get your team back in synch?
- @TamBeasRD Also, those striving for excellence learn from mistakes while perfectionists are often crushed by them!