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Here you will find video clips demonstrating real-life application of the many Sports Psychology topics discussed in the text.

CHAPTER 1:  INTRODUCTION TO SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

NCAA Wrestling National Championship Division 1 Anthony Robles  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5W4RZq1NRg

  • Admirable traits develop and are expressed in sport.  Here, Anthony Robles wins the 2011 NCAA Lightweight Wrestling Championship (125 pounds/56.7 kilograms) despite competing with one leg.

CHAPTER 2: MOTIVATION FOR SPORT AND ACHIEVEMENT

Ashima: Return of the Warrior Ninja Princess https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-z5XrhrIoQ

  • Ashima Shiraishi discovered bouldering as a kindergartener while strolling with her parents in Manhattan's Central Park.  Her love of the sport led to her Youth National Championship in the American Bouldering Series.

CHAPTER 3: EXERCISE

Jack LaLanne at Age 95 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkdYrAQJu6g

  • Jack LaLanne—the “Godfather of Fitness”—at age 95.

Jack LaLanne Show: Episode 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y61Bz5JxD-s

  • Jack LaLanne's exercise program was televised from 1951 to 1985.  Here is his first program.

CHAPTER 4: OPTIMAL LEVELS OF ANXIETY, INTENSITY, OR AROUSAL

The GW Top 10: Golfing Tantrums http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxs0oMwKWNk

  • Under intense pressure, even the most accomplished athletes may lose control of their concentration and emotions.  This video chronicles the impact of emotional disregulation in golf.

Novak Djokovic, The Open Drive: Australian Open 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMwT0Mkjxqo

  • Novac Djokovic makes deliberate efforts to manage his emotional states prior to and during competition.

CHAPTER 5: PREPERFORMANCE ROUTINES

Women's 10,000m Final: Ethiopia Gold Medal, London Olympics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SngR986GzXk

  • The runners who represented Kenya in the 10,000 meters at the 2012 Olympic Games in London were selected at trials in Eugene, Oregon.  Atmospheric conditions in Eugene are similar to those in London. 

CHAPTER 6: MENTAL IMAGERY, SELF-TALK, AND CONCENTRATION

Charlie Rose: Jack Nicklaus (04/10/13) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1EHP6EyNoo

  • With 18 championships and 19 second-place finishes, Jack Nicklaus had the most success in Golf's Major Championships.  His practice of mental skills was highly advanced.

Team HEAD, Ivan Ljubicic's Insights: Fear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L514hy4E9uU

  • Tennis player Ivan Ljubicic, ranked as high as number three in the world, shares his insights on fear and performance.

How Ayrton Senna Was so Fast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awCuP_umhVA

  • Auto racing places extreme demands on concentration.  Brazilian Ayrton Senna must be included in arguments about the greatest Formula One driver of all time.

CHAPTER 7: RELAXATION TRAINING AND MINDFULNESS

How Legendary NBA Coach Phil Jackson Taught His Teams Mindfulness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqz7R-QalqY

  • As coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won a record 10 NBA championships.   Mindfulness was an essential component of his coaching.

CHAPTER 8: GOALS

Ian Thorpe: Beneath the Suit—Goal Setting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y9tZy9EXOs

  • Among Australian Ian Thorpe's accomplishments as a swimmer are five gold, three silver, and one bronze Olympic medals. He developed sophisticated long- and short-term goals.

CHAPTER 9: GOAL ORIENTATION

John Wooden: The Difference between Winning and Succeeding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MM-psvqiG8

  • Hall of Fame basketball coach John Wooden won a record 10 National Championships at UCLA.  Perhaps surprisingly, he instructed teams to focus on putting forth their best efforts rather than on winning.

CHAPTER 10: SELF-EFFICACY, SPORT SELF-CONFIDENCE, MENTAL TOUGHNESS

Muhammad Ali: Best Knockouts, Famous Fights and Speeches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvDok3kjB7c

  • Named sportsman of the 20th Century by Sports Illustrated, it is difficult to quibble with Mohammad Ali's iconic quote: "I am the greatest."

CHAPTER 11: CHOKING UNDER PRESSURE AND ANXIETY AND PERFORMANCE

The GW Top 10: Meltdowns from The Open Championship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3_kLTQuopg

  • Pressure disrupted the performance of many elite golfers at the Open Golf Championship.

The Magic of the Masters: 1995–1996 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfjSDbK2wXc

  • Hall of Fame golfer Greg Norman's performance in the final round of the 1996 Masters was rated as the worst choke in golf history.

CHAPTER 12: SELF-HANDICAPPING

Michelle Kwan: 2002 Salt Lake, Long Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGnnCUHWiTc

  • Perhaps self-handicapping contributed to Michelle Kwan's disappointing performance in women's figure skating at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

CHAPTER 13: PROCRASTINATION AND PERFECTIONISM

Urban Meyer's Family Contract https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z162832g8xY

  • Urban Meyer coached the University of Florida to two nation championships in football.  His resignation at age 46 was due in part to esophageal spasms and severe headaches that were related to stress and perfectionism.

CHAPTER 14: HELPLESSNESS

The Curse of the Billy Goat, Chicago Cubs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCDyRyg-G_w

  • The Chicago Cubs last won the World Series of Baseball in 1908. Among the rationalizations for this relative futility is the curse of William "Billy Goat" Sianis. 

CHAPTER 15: PERFORMANCE INHIBITION DUE TO PERSONALITY FACTORS

John Terry's First Interview since the Wayne Bridge Scandal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j4sajULtSU

  • John Terry commented on an affair with the girlfriend of a teammate on the Chelsea and England national football (soccer) teams.

John Terry’s Affair with the Woman Who's Been through a Handful of Chelsea Players  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT8J5wqHGLQ

  • John Terry was first stripped of his captaincy of the England national football (soccer) team when his affair with the girlfriend of a teammate became public.

CHAPTER 16: SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Maradona: "I Would Have Been Even Bigger without Cocaine"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpjbYqMUQ6s

  • World Soccer rated Diego Maradona as among the 11 best players, and the best midfielder, of all time.  What might have been if not for cocaine?

Diego Maradona, Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRaU7KTvu-s

  • Diego Maradona’s accomplishments and struggles with cocaine are chronicled in this video.

Marion Jones Interview after the Prison 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPFtORhwqEI

  • Marion Jones discusses the costs of doping after being stripped of five Olympic gold medals and serving six months in jail for lying to federal agents about steroid use.

CHAPTER 17: BURNOUT

The Other Side: A Documentary about Urban Meyer  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNgBWzaQbF4

  • After coaching the University of Florida to two national championships in football, Urban Meyer resigned at age 46, in part due to burnout.  He returned to coaching after agreeing with his family to limit incessant work.

CHAPTER 18: SPORT INJURIES

RTÉ Sport London Calling: Kieran Behan's Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYaB8Jsdw58

  • Prior to becoming the first Irish gymnast to qualify for the Olympic Games in 2012, Kieran Behan overcame a spate of serious injuries. 

Team HEAD: Andre Agassi's Insights—Overcoming Injuries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEoRcWDnAYo

  • Andre Agassi discusses the psychological response to injuries.

CHAPTER 19: GENDER AND SPORT

Montsho Holds Off Allyson Felix in Championship http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAtVmlF9RFE

  • As a child in Botswana, Amantle Montsho had no role models for sport. Intensive training and muscular development were considered incompatible with Botswanian conceptions of femininity. Her success in track was pioneering.

CHAPTER 20: ETHNICITY AND SPORT

U.S. Soccer Interview with Jurgen Klinsmann: Style of Play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtFHNP-a_UA

  • Jurgen Klinsmann, the coach of the U.S. national soccer team and former coach of the German national team, played professionally in Germany, England, and Italy. He maintained that the national team's style of play should comport with the nation's culture.

CHAPTER 21: YOUTH AND SPORT

A Soccer Ball that Never Wears Out: Constructing the Indestructible  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRCWswve_vM

  • One World Futbols are practically indestructible.  About 450,000 are shipped monthly to children in need: “We don’t want to focus on the beautiful game, but what is beautiful about the game.”

CHAPTER 22: LEADERSHIP AND COACHING

Leadership for Life  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQTmWNcCCdo

  • Mike Krzyzewski coached Duke to four national championships in basketball. He prioritized relationships with players and earned their trust.

CHAPTER 23: TEAM COHESION

Phil Jackson: Build Togetherness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_4YyDEMsPE

  • As coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won a record 10 NBA championships.  He recognized the importance of team cohesion.