Thursday, January 17, 2013
MVP Sport introduces Smartphone Holster
MVP Sport intoroduces the new Smartphone Holster! The Smartphone holster is a great way to video one's swing hands free! Rick Sessinghaus shows us how to set up and use MVP Sport's Smartphone Holster
The Proper Takeaway-MorodZ
Rick Sessinghaus discusses how MorodZ can be used to teach a proper takeaway
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Risk Sessinghaus, Golf's Mental Coach, describes pressure and how to overcome it. These tips will help you overcome pressure and stress in golf and in your everyday life.
Pressure is defined as a “force that pushes or urges”. From a mental standpoint pressure is usually perceived as a negative force that affects thoughts and behavior. I have heard many elite athletes explain that pressure is self-inflicted. What is pressure for one athlete is not for another. There are methods to reduce the negative affect of pressure and turn pressure into an ally. The first goal is to help the athlete define pressure as something neutral instead of something to fear. Pressure triggers words such as “failure” which can make us feel nervous and anxious. Failure can be switched to “results”. This removes the negative connotation on things if they don’t work out as we might wish. We can then evaluate results and decide how to improve, instead of labeling them as failures which stops many from learning.
The first technique is to define the situation in a different way. This reframing will switch the perceived pressure to clarifying what is in the athlete’s control in the event. The greats in sports look at pressure as a positive and that when they feel pressure that it means this event is important and they are looking forward to the opportunity to show their skills. Rather than think/say, “I am tense and anxious”, say, “I am excited, I am ready!”
The next technique is an If…Then visualization exercise. Most athletes under pressure are worrying about the outcome. Having the athlete visualize different scenarios before the actual event and seeing their desired behavior with each scenario will help the athlete gain control over the “what ifs”. When an athlete keeps focusing on the potential outcomes the focus shifts away from the process and stays on the potential negative outcomes. Actually visualizing potential pressure situations will reduce the anxiety in the future as the athlete imagines ways to perform. This preparation helps the athlete gain confidence that they will be able to handle whatever situation arises.
Athletes need tools for both before performance and during performance. I have addressed the before performance through reframing and “If…Then” visualization. For during performance the athlete can use focus cues and breathing to gain control of their inner world. When the athlete is in the present, pressure doesn’t exist. Pressure only exists as worrying about the future. This is where training with focus cues will bring the athlete back to the present moment. For golfers I ask, “What is the lie of this ball and how will it affect the ball flight?” For a batter in baseball it is watching the release point of the pitcher to pick up the pitch. Going back to process cues in the athlete’s routine is a great way to switch focus. The other affect that pressure can bring is tension. The simplest, yet most powerful tool to combat tension is breathing. Being aware of tension is a skill and then using deep diaphragmatic breathing is the tool to bring the athlete back to a desirable arousal level. Thinking of the breath will also shift focus to the present. By training present state focus and breathing the athlete can get back to what matters most, the present moment.
Pressure is defined as a “force that pushes or urges”. From a mental standpoint pressure is usually perceived as a negative force that affects thoughts and behavior. I have heard many elite athletes explain that pressure is self-inflicted. What is pressure for one athlete is not for another. There are methods to reduce the negative affect of pressure and turn pressure into an ally. The first goal is to help the athlete define pressure as something neutral instead of something to fear. Pressure triggers words such as “failure” which can make us feel nervous and anxious. Failure can be switched to “results”. This removes the negative connotation on things if they don’t work out as we might wish. We can then evaluate results and decide how to improve, instead of labeling them as failures which stops many from learning.
The first technique is to define the situation in a different way. This reframing will switch the perceived pressure to clarifying what is in the athlete’s control in the event. The greats in sports look at pressure as a positive and that when they feel pressure that it means this event is important and they are looking forward to the opportunity to show their skills. Rather than think/say, “I am tense and anxious”, say, “I am excited, I am ready!”
The next technique is an If…Then visualization exercise. Most athletes under pressure are worrying about the outcome. Having the athlete visualize different scenarios before the actual event and seeing their desired behavior with each scenario will help the athlete gain control over the “what ifs”. When an athlete keeps focusing on the potential outcomes the focus shifts away from the process and stays on the potential negative outcomes. Actually visualizing potential pressure situations will reduce the anxiety in the future as the athlete imagines ways to perform. This preparation helps the athlete gain confidence that they will be able to handle whatever situation arises.
Athletes need tools for both before performance and during performance. I have addressed the before performance through reframing and “If…Then” visualization. For during performance the athlete can use focus cues and breathing to gain control of their inner world. When the athlete is in the present, pressure doesn’t exist. Pressure only exists as worrying about the future. This is where training with focus cues will bring the athlete back to the present moment. For golfers I ask, “What is the lie of this ball and how will it affect the ball flight?” For a batter in baseball it is watching the release point of the pitcher to pick up the pitch. Going back to process cues in the athlete’s routine is a great way to switch focus. The other affect that pressure can bring is tension. The simplest, yet most powerful tool to combat tension is breathing. Being aware of tension is a skill and then using deep diaphragmatic breathing is the tool to bring the athlete back to a desirable arousal level. Thinking of the breath will also shift focus to the present. By training present state focus and breathing the athlete can get back to what matters most, the present moment.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Friday, January 4, 2013
$5,000 In Giveaways!
Visit Booth #1853 at the PGA Merchandise Show for your chance to win up to $5,000 in giveaways!
• MVP Sport will have over $1,000 in giveaways during the PGA Show!*
• Interact with us daily on Facebook and twitter during the show for your chance to win CUSTOMIZABLE MVP Sport products!
• Stay tuned to MVP Sport for the 2013 Next Level Giveaway contest beginning in February!
• MVP Sport will have over $1,000 in giveaways during the PGA Show!*
• Interact with us daily on Facebook and twitter during the show for your chance to win CUSTOMIZABLE MVP Sport products!
• Stay tuned to MVP Sport for the 2013 Next Level Giveaway contest beginning in February!
*To be eligible for daily giveaways, you must register in person at booth 1853
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Updated 2013 Appointment list
Below is our appointment list for the 2013 PGA Show.
contact nick@gomvpsport.com to set up a time to meet with a representative at the show!
•Time slots marked in red are closed.
•Time slots marked in blue are pending.
•Time slots marked in white are open.
THIS SCHEDULE WILL BE UPDATED DAILY!
contact nick@gomvpsport.com to set up a time to meet with a representative at the show!
•Time slots marked in red are closed.
•Time slots marked in blue are pending.
•Time slots marked in white are open.
THIS SCHEDULE WILL BE UPDATED DAILY!
Saturday, December 29, 2012
He might just have Rickie Fowler beat in the style department
Well, as disturbing as this picture is, we have to admit he did pick a pretty good color for his mankini!
Sometimes you just have to sit back and thank certain people. Your parents, a teacher that influenced you in an incredible way, or if you're a golf writer looking for content, this guy. The one right above this text. The one in the mankini that you probably won't un-see the rest of this lovely Friday.
The picture was taken by the wonderful people at News.Au and I think we can all thank them for doing so. This was a man golfing at the RAAF Darwin Golf Club on Boxing Day (December 26) and the headline by these fine Aussies might make the story. I won't give it away, so just go check out the article right now.
Yes, that is your Friday picture. Have a lovely, and golf clothes-appropriate, New Year's Weekend.
Friday, December 28, 2012
PGA Appointment Schedule
Below is our appointment list for the 2013 PGA Show.
contact nick@gomvpsport.com to set up a time to meet with a representative at the show!
Time slots marked in red are closed.
Time slots marked in blue are pending.
Time slots marked in white are open.
THIS SCHEDULE WILL BE UPDATED DAILY!
contact nick@gomvpsport.com to set up a time to meet with a representative at the show!
Time slots marked in red are closed.
Time slots marked in blue are pending.
Time slots marked in white are open.
THIS SCHEDULE WILL BE UPDATED DAILY!
after using Straight Trax
Pretty common reaction to using a Straight Trax on the putting green for the first time...
IMPROVE ALIGNMENT, EYE AND BALL POSITION, STROKE PATH, AND LENGTH OF STROKE
Easy to use, Multi-Functional and Adaptive Putting Aid that will Immediately Improve Your Short Game.
IMPROVE ALIGNMENT, EYE AND BALL POSITION, STROKE PATH, AND LENGTH OF STROKE
Easy to use, Multi-Functional and Adaptive Putting Aid that will Immediately Improve Your Short Game.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
2012 Money Leaders
Standings through: Childrens Miracle
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Next tournament: Hyundai Tourn
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
MorodZ can help almost every aspect of your game
We don't know why anyone would play without a set of MorodZ Alignment Rods in their bag for practice sessions on the driving range. Alas, some people (even stellar athlete's) still don't know about them.
Friday, December 21, 2012
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| By: Molly Moore Photo courtesy of the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) |
(Hilton Head Island, S.C.) -- The International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) wrapped up its fall schedule with the 5th Annual Hank Haney Invitational at Sea Pines Resort
. The field played at the Ocean Course and at Harbour Town Golf Links. This week's Photo of the Week features Mark Benevento on the signature 18th hole at Harbour Town. Benevento, from Somers Pt., NJ, plays in a lot of IJGT tournaments in the Northeast. This weekend he traveled to Hilton Head with his father to play in our final fall eventThursday, December 20, 2012
2013 PGA Show Attendee Schedule
Below is our appointment list
contact nick@gomvpsport.com to set up a time to meet with a representative!
Time slots marked in red are closed.
Time slots marked in blue are pending.
Time slots marked in white are open.
THIS SCHEDULE WILL BE UPDATED DAILY!
contact nick@gomvpsport.com to set up a time to meet with a representative!
Time slots marked in red are closed.
Time slots marked in blue are pending.
Time slots marked in white are open.
THIS SCHEDULE WILL BE UPDATED DAILY!
Friday, August 3, 2012
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Bunker Shot with MorodZ
Rick Sessinghaus, “Golf’s Mental Coach” is the author of Golf: The Ultimate Mind Game. He was named Top 25 Instructor in America by Golf Tips Magazine and coaches in Glendale, CA. To learn more visit www.RickSessinghaus.com.
Drills to improve plane of swing using MorodZ
Rick Sessinghaus, “Golf’s Mental Coach” is the author of Golf: The Ultimate Mind Game. He was named Top 25 Instructor in America by Golf Tips Magazine and coaches in Glendale, CA. To learn more visit www.RickSessinghaus.com.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
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