Over the years, an increasing number of students have asked me about becoming a sports psychologist. Students understand that our society loves sports, and (for better or worse) this love of sports ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. With the World Series in full swing, the peak performance of elite athletes on the biggest stage warrants discussion. A ...

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of Peak, The Athletic’s new desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Peak aims to connect readers to ideas they can ...

Sport psychology is a dynamic and rewarding field that bridges the gap between psychology and athletics. It focuses on helping athletes, teams, and organizations optimize performance, enhance mental ...

There's something almost magical about watching a team nobody believed in take down a powerhouse. S.hockey team shocking the ...

Even if you’ve always thought that fans screaming at a sports game on TV is excessive and sports are unentertaining to watch, there’s real research that suggests the bonds people have with fellow ...

Dr. John Duffy shares his thoughts about why we care so much about college and professional sports. He talks through this ...

Nationally-renowned sport psychologist Dr. Joel Fish is a Lower Merion High School graduate and an inductee into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. As director of The Center For Sport ...

In a brief but powerful moment, PGA Tour pro Nicolás Echavarría shared advice from his sports psychologist that cut deeper than any swing tip: “Speak to yourself the way you’d speak to your best ...

If there has been one constant across professional sports in recent years, it has been the investment of organizations for their athletes to improve their mental health. The Buffalo Bills are just ...

The Super Bowl is one of the world’s most significant single-day sporting events. It attracts over 100 million U.S. viewers and [tens of millions of international viewers], making it an entertainment ...