Dr. Stuart Singer
Your mental coach for sports
Description
Stuart Singer has a Doctorate in Sport and Performance Psychology. Additionally, he has a master’s degree in counseling. Stu was a multisport athlete, and has now been coaching and/or a practicing sport psychologist for 30 years. He practices an approach that is rooted in the most up-to-date, research validated, science and theory of psychology. He applies a Why, What, and How approach. The Why represents the neuroscience of what the brain does when under stress and pressure. What represents concepts that he wants his clients to understand when in the real world of competition and performance. The How represents that exercises, routines, and practices that his clients can practice daily – with consistency – that will begin to train the brain how to respond at its best during moments of consequence. These practices literally rebuild the functioning of our brain. Lastly, he believes in a caring, empowering approach to the profession of sport psychology. While the topic is serious, he believes in having fun, smiling, and joking with his clients. It’s okay to have fun, and to talk in a grounded everyday way with his clients. No jargon only real-world language and application.
Suggested Questions
- What are the key components of your Why, What, and How approach in sport psychology?
- What practices do you suggest for processing and letting go of past mistakes?
- What are some practical exercises athletes can use to quiet their minds before competition?
- What are some practical exercises you suggest for athletes to practice daily?
- What is the significance of celebrating small wins in a team's journey?
- What is the importance of intentional practice in building mental strength?
- What do you believe is the most important quality for a coach to possess?
- Can you share your thoughts on the significance of visualization (best-self) in performance enhancement?
- How should I deal with fear of failure?
- How do you define the freeze response in athletes, and why is it significant in performance psychology?
- Can you explain the concept of "playing present" and its importance for athletes?
- Can you explain the difference between process goals and outcome goals?
- How do you approach the concept of emotional regulation in high-pressure situations?
- How does breathwork contribute to emotional regulation in high-pressure situations?
- Can you explain the importance of understanding what is within an athlete's control?
- How do you help athletes create and maintain consistent routines?
- Can you share your thoughts on the importance of creating a safe environment for dissenting opinions in a team?