By: John Knebels PHILADELPHIA–For standout college athletes, the first three years of college impart countless lessons in direction and development, but senior year is when everything comes to fruition. Read …
When Does a Run Streak Become an Unhealthy Obsession?
Brian Schroder had run 5 kilometers per day for over 700 days in a row—almost to his goal of a 1,000-day run streak—when he set out into the blizzard. He …
Coronavirus – 7 Ways to Stay Motivated Despite a Postponed Race
A ton of Philly athletes were training for… something. Here’s how to beat the cancelled-race blues and keep moving. Read more…
Finding the Courage to Quiet the Mind Chatter | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Most of us started out playing sports for fun. Practices and games were a chance to meet up with friends (old and new), to get away from our work-a-day lives, …
An Interview with Mitchell Greene, Ph.D.
Since opening our shop in Haverford, we have met so many inspiring and interesting members of the community. One of our neighbors is Dr. Mitchell Greene of Greenepsych Clinical & …
Coaching Challenges
One of the greatest challenges coaches face is managing playing time. Of course, the best players typically play the most. But, for athletes who were stars or key contributors in high school, the deep disappointment, frustration and confusion from not playing can be disruptive to them and the entire team.
Did Brandon Brooks Have a Plan B on Gameday?
Just a few weeks ago, in our own backyard, Brandon Brooks, a Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman, left the field in front of 70,000 thousand fans because of his struggle with …
‘Psychs on Bikes’ try to keep Philly marathon runners from hitting the dreaded ‘wall’
Sarah Beck, one of the roughly 30,000 people to run the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday, found herself reaching the 18th mile marker next to a man on a bike, which is …
Psychologists on Bikes at Philly Marathon Supporting Runners – KYW
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The Philadelphia Marathon has a new program they’ll unveil Sunday at the race that’s aimed at helping all of its 31,000 runners cross the finish line. …
Psych on a Bike
This “Psych on a Bike” Wants to Help You Finish the Philadelphia Marathon Hitting the wall at mile 21? Not if Mitchell Greene and his team of bicycling psychologists have …
Philadephia Coaches Conference
Dr. Greene is proud to be this year’s recipient of the “Coach’s Call Back” Presentation awarded to the speaker who received the most positive feedback from 2018 Philadelphia Coaches Conference …
Training the mind for a more fulfilling sports experience.
Anyone who’s played competitive sports knows that the mental game is at least as important as the physical one. My guest this week is clinical and sport psychologist Dr. Mitch …
Winning the Mental Game of Sports
On the evening of Friday, January 25, Dr. Mitchell Greene, a sport psychologist based in Haverford, spoke to a group of Haverford student-athletes in an event sponsored by the Haverford …
What Game Are You Really Playing?
In our only meeting this past summer, I tried to help Tom (not his real name) understand why, as he put it, he “completely underperformed” in a recent 70.3 distance …
How workout buddies can help stave off loneliness
Men, in particular, who feel isolated and lonely can benefit greatly from finding a workout group that helps them stay accountable to their exercise plan and makes it fun to …