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The Athlete’s Mind: AROUSAL CONTROL

By: Dr. Chris Stankovich | @DrStankovich | Jul 25, 2016

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The Athlete's Mind----FOCUS----(1)

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Dr. Stankovich has written/co-written five books, including Positive Transitions for Student Athletes, The ParentsPlaybook, Mind of Steel.

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