The Track and Field Performance Podcast

← The Track and Field Performance Podcast7 feb · 1 h 07 min

Dr. Christopher Stanley: Mental Skills for Managing High Pressure Moments

Dr. Christopher Stanley: Mental Skills for Managing High Pressure Moments7 feb1 h 07 min

Dr. Christopher Stanley (CMPC) is a sport and performance psychology professor at the University of Western States, former Lead Sport Psychologist for USA Track & Field across the Tokyo–Paris Olympic cycle, and the Atlanta Track Club Elite. In this episode, Chris illustrates how coaches can implement mental skills training in track & field without adding extra time—covering practical tools for confidence, focus, and performance under pressure. In addition, the relational aspect of coa...