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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

My ideal client is an athlete, coach, or team member who is deeply committed to achieving their personal and professional best but is facing mental barriers that are hindering their performance. These ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aryna Sabalenka’s hopes of landing a third Australian Open title were dashed by Elena Rybakina on Saturday. Sabalenka lost 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to the Kazakhstani star, and she has since been accused of ...