Videos tagged with Sports Psychology

This video from Warrior Poet Society, featuring John Lovell, focuses on the mindset and philosophy behind youth sports, aiming to foster resilience and a competitive spirit often described as being the "sweatiest kid on the field." While the title and description do not directly mention firearms, the channel is known for its content related to self-defense, tactical training, and the Second Amendment. The video promotes the Warrior Poet Society website, training resources, books by John Lovell, and their app for original shows and training content.

This YouTube video features an interview with Dania Vizzi, a notable competitor. While the description is minimal, the title strongly suggests the content will revolve around her experiences, insights, and potentially her involvement in competitive shooting sports. Given her background, the discussion is likely to touch upon firearm disciplines, training methodologies, and the competitive landscape of shooting.

This YouTube Short features USPSA Grandmaster Mark Smith from JBS Training Group discussing his post-success thought process. Smith, a highly accomplished competitive shooter, shares insights into his mental approach after achieving a successful run in a competition. The video aims to provide viewers with a glimpse into the mindset of a top-tier shooter.

Gabby Franco, an Olympic shooter, shares her career highlights, including competing in the 2000 Olympic Games and winning silver medals at the Pan American, South American, and Central American Games. She discusses her experience on the TV show 'Top Shot' and her long-standing relationship with Walther, having shot their GSP pistol during her Olympic career. Franco also offers encouragement to women interested in firearms for self-defense, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and highlighting the supportive community within the shooting sports.

This video, titled '1,001 Shooting Alibis Revealed,' promises to expose common excuses used by competitive shooters to explain poor performance. Based on the title and description, the content focuses on the psychological and verbal tactics employed in shooting competitions rather than the firearms themselves, their technical specifications, or shooting techniques. It appears to be a lighthearted or perhaps critical look at the culture surrounding competitive shooting.

This episode of The Practical Pistol Show discusses competitive shooter burnout, drawing parallels between shooting sports and autocross. The hosts, including Ben Stoeger, Nick Hopkins, and Tim Heron, explore the reasons behind losing passion for a sport, such as over-commitment, lack of clear goals, and the importance of an "offseason" for mental and physical recharge. They offer advice on finding renewed motivation, potentially through teaching others or shifting focus to different shooting disciplines.

Coach David Johnson of the USA Shooting Team discusses the dedication and multi-faceted training required for Olympic rifle athletes. He highlights the importance of years of practice, technical refinement, physical conditioning, and mental preparation, often involving sports psychologists and nutritionists. Athletes are sourced from collegiate programs and military units like the Army Marksmanship Unit.

This video focuses on Mark Hanish, a competitive shooter and winner of the American Handgunner. It provides behind-the-scenes footage of Hanish preparing for a major competition, highlighting his background as a former baseball standout and his expertise in handgun shooting. The content offers a glimpse into the mindset and preparations of a top-tier competitor.