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Sport psychology
is a form of mental training often used to enhance an
athletic performance. Sport psychologists utilize
psychological principles in order to optimize sport
performance. Athletes are taught mental skills for use
in improving performance. Sport psychology can also
address possible factors that are preventing an athlete
from performing at his/her optimal level. These services
can occur through individual consultation, within small
groups, or entire teams.
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Sport psychology services include the following
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competition
anxiety |
eating
behaviors/disorders |
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focus |
concentration |
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performance under
pressure |
injury |
| motivation |
confidence |
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mental toughness |
goal setting |
| relaxation
training |
consistency |
Who
provides the services?
Services are provided by CSUSM Student
Health and Counseling Services staff. Tami Savage, Ph.D.
is a licensed psychologist with an expertise in Sport
Psychology. She has been working with CSUSM athletes for
several years. Dr. Savage consults with both individual
athletes and CSUSM teams. Jan Riddle, M.S., is a
pre-doctoral intern at the CSUSM Counseling Center and
provides sports psychology and performance enhancement
services under the supervision of Dr. Savage.
How
do I make an appointment?
Student-athletes can schedule an
individual consultation appointment by calling Jan
Riddle at (760) 750-4947. Individual sessions are
confidential, can be worked around athlete’s schedules,
and we can arrange to work together within the athlete’s
sport setting.
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