The Whole Athlete

Coaching

Coach Communication Is Key

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on April 13, 2024

Coaches need to empower their athletes through congruent communication.

Coaches need to empower their athletes through congruent communication.

Coaching

Fueling the Fire of Athletes

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on November 21, 2023

Coaches should create an atmosphere for athletes with positive energy.

Coaches should create an atmosphere for athletes with positive energy.

Growth Mindset

The Teflon Mindset

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on April 21, 2023

As an athlete, how can you overcome errors, negative self-talk, and worry about what others might think? By developing the Teflon Mindset!

As an athlete, how can you overcome errors, negative self-talk, and worry about what others might think? By developing the Teflon Mindset!

Sport and Competition

Psyche of the Teenage Athlete

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on March 27, 2023

Which type of sports coach are you?

Which type of sports coach are you?

Sport and Competition

How to Retrain the Negative Athlete Mindset

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on October 24, 2022

How can athletes distract themselves from negative, self-critical thought patterns?

How can athletes distract themselves from negative, self-critical thought patterns?

Play

The Evolution of Sports

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on May 3, 2022

Coaches and parents: We have to do better for our athletes.

Coaches and parents: We have to do better for our athletes.

Play

Building Champion Mindsets

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on April 12, 2022

Are you striving for a more positive mindset?

Are you striving for a more positive mindset?

Sport and Competition

How a Coach's Attitude Can Affect an Athlete's Mentality

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on February 22, 2022

Coaches should create a positive environment.

Coaches should create a positive environment.

Career

Softball Players Stay Positive and Work Together

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on September 17, 2021

Chemistry, perseverance, and a good coaching philosophy all contribute to an effective team dynamic.

Chemistry, perseverance, and a good coaching philosophy all contribute to an effective team dynamic.

Coaching

How Coaches Can Empower Young Athletes

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on April 26, 2021

Coaches can create a positive culture for their teams, balancing competitiveness and fun.

Coaches can create a positive culture for their teams, balancing competitiveness and fun.

Relationships

Building Team Dynamics

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on January 24, 2021

Is coaching enough? What can be done to promote player relationships?

Is coaching enough? What can be done to promote player relationships?

Play

How COVID Affects School, Sports, and Our Children

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on September 15, 2020

Why we should coach and teach with more passion during COVID.

Why we should coach and teach with more passion during COVID.

Resilience

The Truth About Failure

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on July 6, 2019

Overcome failure—don't be defined by it.

Overcome failure—don't be defined by it.

Depression

Mental Tools for Success

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on March 7, 2019

How do athletes handle failure?

How do athletes handle failure?

Career

Psyche of the Injured Athlete

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on March 6, 2019

Injured athletes go through a difficult mental and emotional journey.

Injured athletes go through a difficult mental and emotional journey.

Sport and Competition

Building Character in Youth Sports

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on November 12, 2018

Pressure and Success in Youth Football

Pressure and Success in Youth Football

Psychology

The Psychology Behind New Approaches to Youth Sports

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on July 10, 2018

Does youth sports need a new approach?

Does youth sports need a new approach?

Sport and Competition

The Psyche of the IRON MAN

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on February 5, 2018

One perspective of Iron Man Competition

One perspective of Iron Man Competition

Traumatic Brain Injury

Psychology of the ”Gladiator Effect” and Women's Lacrosse

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on August 3, 2017

Does the "Gladiator Effect" affect helmet use among U.S. women's lacrosse players?

Does the "Gladiator Effect" affect helmet use among U.S. women's lacrosse players?

Sport and Competition

Athletic Stigma of Sport Psychological Assistance

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on September 13, 2016

Professional athletes and the stigma of psychological assistance to elevate their game

Professional athletes and the stigma of psychological assistance to elevate their game