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Dr. John Hammermeister is a Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at Eastern Washington University who has published over 100 scholarly works in the area of performance enhancement and leadership in sport. He is also the author of The Art and Science of Coaching Excellence, a textbook on leadership, coaching psychology, skills, and tactics. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and is one of a select few who holds the prestigious title of Certified Consultant from the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology.
Dr. Hammermeister has traveled extensively as a consultant to the U.S. Ski Team since 1997 and has been a member of the medical staff at both the 2002 (Salt Lake City) and 2006 (Torino, Italy) Olympic Games. He has an established track record of success working with many world class athletes and coaches, including several World and Olympic champions. Dr. Hammermeister’s academic research and applied consulting skills are recognized worldwide which allows his Champions Sports Medicine clients access to “cutting edge” sport and coaching psychology techniques and tools.
Athlete Services
- Developing self-confidence
- Overcoming motivation problems
- Setting goals for peak performance
- Effectively dealing with competitive anxiety
- Improving concentration
- Developing effective competitive strategies and tactics
- Improving practice habits
- Handling life skills issues (e.g., study skills, time management)
- Overcoming energy management problems
- Dealing with burnout / dropout in sport
- Improving team dynamics and team harmony
- Exercise adherence strategies that work
- Improving communication with coaches, teammates, and parents
Services for Coaches and Business Professionals
Dr. Hammermeister has been a consultant to many coaches and managers in a wide variety of leadership settings. Dr. Hammermeister’s services include techniques for helping coaches and business professionals achieve excellence in the following areas:
- Leadership skills
- Developing a constructive coach/management philosophy
- Understanding and improving group dynamics
- Team harmony / team cohesion training
- Goal setting for coaches
- Imagery training for coaches
- Communication training
- Handling the “modern day” athlete
- Character development training
- Dealing with the “problem” athlete
- Motivation techniques for coaches and athletes
- Competition planning for coaches
- Maintaining composure under the unique stressors of coaching
- Staying “balanced”
- Handling parents
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