by Andrew Bednarzik | Feb 9, 2026 | Sports Psychology and Performance
When Mike Macdonald, head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, addressed his team at the start of the season, he didn’t begin with tactics or expectations. He began with this: “I need to get better at public speaking.” He admitted he hadn’t handled media well the previous...
by Andrew Bednarzik | Feb 4, 2026 | Sports Psychology and Performance
Why Team Culture Determines Who Wins Under Pressure “When people have to manage dangers from inside the team, the team becomes less able to face dangers from outside.” — Simon Sinek, Leaders Eat Last I come back to this quote often because it explains something I see...
by Andrew Bednarzik | Jan 26, 2026 | Sports Psychology and Performance
Last week, we discussed the psychological effects of injuries on athletes that can derail an athlete’s rehabilitation process. The next question athletes, coaches, or parents ask is – what can I do manage or minimize these negative effects? Research shows that a...
by Andrew Bednarzik | Jan 19, 2026 | Sports Psychology and Performance
Injuries are the low points of athletes’ careers. Beyond the physical effects of an injury – pain, restricted movement, loss of strength – there are layers to the psychological effects. Athletes are creatures of habit and routine. They get used to the patterns of...
by Andrew Bednarzik | May 6, 2020 | Sports Psychology and Performance
Combating Stress During Quarantine:Tools for Emotional Wellness This is an unprecedented time and it’s causing all kinds of challenges for people. In my practice, I’ve noticed some patterns in the challenges people are experiencing while in quarantine. I want to...
