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Sports Doc Video Chalk Talk (April 19, 2012)

By: Dr. Chris Stankovich | @DrStankovich | Apr 19, 2012

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This week I wrote about the potential increased risk for injury associated with sport specialization, and how so many coaches and athletes search for perfection in the mechanics of their sport, while at the same time dismissing the importance of learning mental skills that help with confidence, focus, resiliency, and reducing anxiety.

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