Mind of Steel with Dr. Stankovich

Imagery is simply the creation of mental thoughts in your mind.  Imagery can be used in a variety of ways, skill acquisition and mastery, increasing self-confidence, and even faster injury rehabilitation.  Thousands of elite-level athletes use imagery every day for athletic success, and in this month’s column I would like to show you how you […]

“Choking” is when you know how to do something and have successfully done it before, yet in pressure situations you fail because of a lack of focus, poise, and execution.  In the game of pool choking is a common occurrence, especially during tournaments when it seems as though the table gets longer and the pockets […]

Confidence is a big piece of athletic success.  Confident pool players constantly look to dominate their opponents and “play to win,” while players lacking confidence consistently underachieve, choke, and play to “avoid losing.”  To some this may be a subtle difference, but to anyone who has ever played sports it’s often the difference between champions […]

Quick – what’s the most important shot in pool? The answer to this question might not be what you expect, as many players answer by saying the final ball to win a game. In fact, the most important shot on the table is the next shot, for if you don’t execute what is right in […]