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...
by Andrew Bednarzik | Feb 12, 2020 | Sports Psychology and Performance
Warren Buffett (the third richest person in the world), Abraham Lincoln (one of the most influential leaders of all time), Bill Russell (one of the best basketball players of all time), and Adele (one of the world’s most talented singers) all have at least one thing...
by Andrew Bednarzik | Oct 28, 2019 | Sports Psychology and Performance
I can’t take credit for this saying, but I really like it. It captures the idea that performance anxiety doesn’t have to be a bad thing if you learn to manage it. You can even use it to your advantage! The butterflies or nerves will be there for big events. It’s not...
by Andrew Bednarzik | Oct 7, 2019 | Sports Psychology and Performance
You’ve practiced this a million times. You’re ready. You’re good at this….then why is your heart beating so fast? Why are your palms sweating? Your thoughts are all over the place and your muscles feel heavy and stiff. You’re wondering where your confidence is when...
