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April 25, 2025

Culture by Design, Not by Default: Implementing CORE Culture Design for Professional Organizations and Elite Collegiate Athletic Programs

This paper outlines Premier Sport Psychology’s CORE Culture Design framework, which emphasizes shifting from incidental or “default” culture to a “culture by design.” This approach…

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February 21, 2025

Cold Plunging and Intentional Attention: Building Resilience and Focus in High-Performance Environments

Cold plunging offers more than physical recovery; it provides an opportunity to build mental endurance, focus, and resilience. By training intentional attention (i.e., focus) under…

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February 7, 2025

ARTICLE: Dr. Carly Anderson featured in story highlighting sports superstition and Taylor Swift

Dr. Carly Anderson was featured in USA Today’s specialty section, where she discussed the role of superstition in sports. She explained how rituals and superstitions…

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February 4, 2025

ARTICLE: Dr. Harlan Austin featured in Runner’s World article about 8 Dimensions of Wellness for Runners

“Harlan Austin, Ph.D., principal sport psychologist with Premier Sport Psychology, says this concept comes up often in his work, especially with ultrarunners and triathletes. “The…

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Performing Under Olympic Pressure: What Athletes Are Managing Right Now
February 9, 2026

Performing Under Olympic Pressure: What Athletes Are Managing Right Now

The Olympic Games represent one of the most psychologically demanding environments in sport. While viewers see moments of competition, athletes...

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Team Dynamics in Curling: Communication, Trust, and Split-Second Decisions
January 29, 2026

Team Dynamics in Curling: Communication, Trust, and Split-Second Decisions

Curling is a sport that highlights how performance under pressure is rarely individual. Success depends on communication, shared decision-making, and...

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Mental Blocks in Figure Skating: When Precision Meets Pressure
January 29, 2026

Mental Blocks in Figure Skating: When Precision Meets Pressure

Figure skating is one of the clearest examples of how precision and pressure collide at the Olympic level. Athletes are...

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How Olympic Athletes Prepare Mentally for the Games
January 29, 2026

How Olympic Athletes Prepare Mentally for the Games

The Olympic Games represent the highest level of competition in sport. By the time athletes reach this stage, physical preparation...

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Premier Sport Psychology – Data Informed Stories That Shape the Future
November 12, 2025

Premier Sport Psychology – Data Informed Stories That Shape the Future

At Premier Sport Psychology, our mission has always been to help athletes and leaders perform at their best while supporting...

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Premier Sport Psychology – A Vision Rooted in Experience
October 15, 2025

Premier Sport Psychology – A Vision Rooted in Experience

In 2005, at an AASP Conference in Vancouver, the NCAA presented compelling data: mental health support for student-athletes was significantly...

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