EPISODE · May 15, 2018 · 1H 26M
MTP#44 - Dr. Jim Bauman
from Making The Play with Dave Briglio · host Making The Play Radio
What is a Sports Psychologist?...A Pick-and-Choose MenuThis week my guest is Dr. Jim Bauman, a renowned Sport and Human Performance Psychologist (Gravity Performance) who provides high quality services to athletes, coaches, sport organizations, and business organizations on a private consulting basis. Jim has provided sport psychology services at the 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2008 Olympic Games. In this episode, we’ll focus on the question: “What does a Sport Psychologist do?” Sport Psychologists around the world will provide you with a variety of answers, but Dr. Bauman has developed a “MENU” of services from his of many years of working with some of the most talented and successful athletes in the world to help bring some clarity in a fun and engaging way.https://www.spreaker.com/show/mtp-dave-briglioMore About Dr. Bauman: Earlier in his career, as a Full-time Senior Sport Psychologist for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) US Olympic Training Center, he created, implemented, and managed the first sport psychology program at this Olympic Training Center. Dr. Bauman provided high performance services at multiple National Championships, Olympic Trials, World Cups, World Championships, World University Games, Pan-Pacific, and Pan-American Games; began a working relationship with the Navy Special Warfare School (BUDS/SEAL Teams) and the NHL Anaheim Ducks (Stanley Cup Champions). He later Developed and initiated the first full-range sport psychology program for 23 collegiate sports at the UVA, and traveled with and provided sport psychology services to the USA Olympic Swimming Team at the 2012 London Olympic Games, 2013 Barcelona World Championships, 2014 Pan American Championships in Australia, and the 2015 World Championships in Russia; he continued as a consultant to US Special Operations Command. Currently working with an east coast NBA team engages in sport publications (refereed journal articles and book chapters); television and radio appearances; presenting sport psychology workshops at national/international conferences; teaching graduate coursework; mentoring young sport psychology professionals.In this episode you’ll get to dine on:•The “APPETIZERS”, the Sport part of Sport Psychology, dedicated to enhancing your athletic performance. •The “ENTREES”, the Psychology part of Sport Psychology, dedicated to resolving and/or improving personal and interpersonal issues.•The “DESSERTS”…the all-time favorites for everyone in sport! Just like fine restaurants, Dr. Bauman invites to “choose from anything on the menu and feel free to mix & match items. If you don’t see what you want, just ask…chances are good he has worked with that item, as well! BON APPETIT!”
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What is a Sports Psychologist?...A Pick-and-Choose MenuThis week my guest is Dr. Jim Bauman, a renowned Sport and Human Performance Psychologist (Gravity Performance) who provides high quality services to athletes, coaches, sport organizations, and business organizations on a private consulting basis. Jim has provided sport psychology services at the 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2008 Olympic Games. In this episode, we’ll focus on the question: “What does a Sport Psychologist do?” Sport Psychologists around the world will provide you with a variety of answers, but Dr. Bauman has developed a “MENU” of services from his of many years of working with some of the most talented and successful athletes in the world to help bring some clarity in a fun and engaging way.https://www.spreaker.com/show/mtp-dave-briglioMore About Dr. Bauman: Earlier in his career, as a Full-time Senior Sport Psychologist for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) US Olympic Training Center, he created, implemented, and managed the first sport psychology program at this Olympic Training Center. Dr. Bauman provided high performance services at multiple National Championships, Olympic Trials, World Cups, World Championships, World University Games, Pan-Pacific, and Pan-American Games; began a working relationship with the Navy Special Warfare School (BUDS/SEAL Teams) and the NHL Anaheim Ducks (Stanley Cup Champions). He later Developed and initiated the first full-range sport psychology program for 23 collegiate sports at the UVA, and traveled with and provided sport psychology services to the USA Olympic Swimming Team at the 2012 London Olympic Games, 2013 Barcelona World Championships, 2014 Pan American Championships in Australia, and the 2015 World Championships in Russia; he continued as a consultant to US Special Operations Command. Currently working with an east coast NBA team engages in sport publications (refereed journal articles and book chapters); television and radio appearances; presenting sport psychology workshops at national/international conferences; teaching graduate coursework; mentoring young sport psychology professionals.In this episode you’ll get to dine on:•The “APPETIZERS”, the Sport part of Sport Psychology, dedicated to enhancing your athletic performance. •The “ENTREES”, the Psychology part of Sport Psychology, dedicated to resolving and/or improving personal and interpersonal issues.•The “DESSERTS”…the all-time favorites for everyone in sport! Just like fine restaurants, Dr. Bauman invites to “choose from anything on the menu and feel free to mix & match items. If you don’t see what you want, just ask…chances are good he has worked with that item, as well! BON APPETIT!”
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