Sports Psychology Services

The Winning Edge for Sport

The Winning Edge provides services to athletes of all ages and in all types of sports from the amateur to the professional level. Services are available for teams, sport parents, and coaches.
Sessions are offered in the office, on-site, by telephone, or by Skype.

The Winning Edge will help you:

Achieve peak performance
Cope with external pressure and manage stress
Effectively manage performance anxiety, fear of failure/loss
Boost self-confidence and mental toughness, conquer your inner critic
Overcome self-limiting beliefs and negative internal dialogue impeding full potential
Learn effective goal setting strategies- SMART
Achieve balance between life and sport for prevention of burnout

Manage relationship issues involving teammates, coaches, and parents
Develop leadership and coaching strategies through positive communication
Successfully manage adjustment issues during the process of injury rehabilitation
Cope with the aging process and retirement from sport
Maintain exercise adherence and training regimen

Treatment includes the following:

Clinical interview and analysis of written mental skills assessments to identify goals and objectives
Direct observation of athletic performance and team interaction
Consultation with coaches
Development of an individualized mental skills training program based upon assessment results
Training in the use of cognitive behavioral, mind-body, sport psychology strategies, and communication skills designed to reduce stress and enhance performance. Strategies include:

Parent education to support your child’s mental game
Clinical intervention for mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and eating disorders affecting performance
Adjustment counseling to cope with physical injury and post-concussive syndrome
Periodic re-assessment to evaluate progress

SMART Goal Setting
Virtual Training-Positive Imagery
Pre-shot Routines
Pre-game Routines

Cognitive Restructuring
Thought Stopping
Positive Self-talk
Mindfulness Strategies
Conscious Breathing
Relaxation

The Winning Edge for eAthletes

The Winning Edge teaches you how to apply sport psychology strategies to achieve peak performance in eSports.

photo by Zone eSports

The Winning Edge for Athletic Injury, Including Traumatic Brain Injury

Often following an injury, adjustment issues can arise that may include:

- - Anger, Frustration, Depression
  - Loss of Sense of Self
  - Reduced Self-Confidence
  - Anxiety, Fear, Impatience
  - Difficulty coping with cognitive and physical deficits
  - Isolation and Loneliness – feeling disconnected from your teammates and friends
  - Grief and Loss
  - Loss of independence
  - Early Retirement, Missing a Season or More

The Winning Edge offers psychotherapy to help you successfully manage the stress of being injured and recovery process.

The Winning Edge for Life

Many of the skills athletes utilize in achieving success in their sport can be applied to other aspects of their lives, where performance comes into play. At the Winning Edge, you will learn mental techniques to achieve peak performance in non-sport performance situations. Examples include:

Taking an exam
Giving a class presentation

Public speaking
Business/Social networking

Job interview
Performing in a play, dance
Audition

Types of Athletes:

Children
Adolescent
Collegiate
Master Level
Professional
Semi Pro
Elite
eAthletes
Retired

Sessions Setting:

In Office
At Athletic Event
Training Site
Skype

Types of Sports:

Baseball
Basketball
Cycling
Equestrian
Football
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
eSports

Running
Soccer
Softball
Surfing
Swimming
Tennis
Water Polo

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Information, Referral, and Scheduling

Athletes may contact the Winning Edge directly at (805)886-5538.

Referrals also accepted by:

Coaches
Parents
Healthcare Professionals
Physicians

Winning Edge Brochure

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