The Sports Psychologist To The Stars: Dr Scott Goldman
The Bye Round With James Graham
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Focusing on reducing mental errors rather than solely enhancing top performance can significantly improve a team's success. The literature suggests that addressing the mistakes of lower-performing members can yield better results than solely trying to elevate the abilities of the already high-performing individuals. Experienced players are valuable as they require less oversight and can self-manage, allowing the team to concentrate on minimizing errors. For instance, in the NFL, a penalty in the red zone can dramatically decrease touchdown scoring probability, highlighting how just reducing mistakes can be more effective than trying to create extraordinary plays.
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