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6 August 2026

Published by Virginia Marino on 6 August 2026

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The training camp that trains the mind: what Deportivo Riestra's preseason camp teaches us about the psychology of preseason training

Every January and June, Deportivo Riestra relocates to Pinamar for a preseason camp that has become legendary in Argentina: wake-up at 3:15am, four training sessions a day, curfew at 9:30pm. Sport psychology explains why such an extreme training camp can build cohesion and mental toughness — and where the line falls with overtraining syndrome.

20 July 2026

Published by Virginia Marino on 20 July 2026

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The number of destiny: two goalkeepers, a 23, and the psychology of lucky numbers in sport

MetLife Stadium, New York, 19 July 2026. World Cup final: Spain-Argentina. In goal, on either side, two identical numbers: 23. Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez for […]

18 July 2026

Published by Virginia Marino on 18 July 2026

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«Nobody wants to play it»: France-England and the psychology of the match nobody wants to win — but everyone must face

Miami, 18 July 2026. France and England take the field for the World Cup third-place final. A match that, as Tuchel honestly admitted […]

11 July 2026

Published by Virginia Marino on 11 July 2026

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Running the unknown: what Emmanuel Wanyonyi's 1000m world record teaches us

by Virginia Marino — www.sportpsychologycenter.com On July 10, 2026, in Monaco, Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi ran the 1000 metres in 2:11.83, improving by 0.13 seconds […]

27 June 2026

Published by Virginia Marino on 27 June 2026

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Haaland isn't a meditative athlete. He's a system.

How the world's most feared striker built a model of behavioral self-regulation—and why humor is part of training. At the 2026 World Cup, a few minutes […]

22 June 2026

Published by Virginia Marino on 22 June 2026

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European team foil gold: the three psychological moments that decided the Italy-France final

Sports Psychology in Foil A 45-22 that seems clear. But there were three moments behind it when the game could have gone the other way. To Antony, […]

13 June 2026

Published by Virginia Marino on 13 June 2026

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Ancelotti's wristlock: The hidden psychology behind set pieces

From American football to Brazil's World Cup training camp, a small quarterback sleeve speaks to a great truth of sports psychology: the mind that wins is the one we take weight off. […]

13 June 2026

Published by Virginia Marino on 13 June 2026

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Rejected at the World Cup, chosen for the Super Cup: the psychology of inclusion in sport

The case of referee Omar Artan and what scientific research really says about acceptance Sport Psychology Center · sportpsychologycenter.com In June 2026, two images chased each other […]

12 May 2026

Published by Virginia Marino on 12 May 2026

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Alex Zanardi and the Strength to Start Over

What his story teaches us about resilience, determination and the psychology of coming back On May 1, 2026, while Italy stopped for the Feast […]

4 May 2026

Published by Virginia Marino on 4 May 2026

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The Mental Training Revolution for Athletes: What Science Says in 2025

For decades, mental training for athletes was ignored; athletes' training focused almost exclusively on the body: strength, endurance, speed. But in recent […]

3 May 2026

Published by Virginia Marino on 3 May 2026

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5 Techniques to Manage Pre-Competition Anxiety

Pre-competition anxiety is one of the most common experiences in sport. That tightness in the chest, the racing thoughts, the sudden doubt before a race or […]

3 May 2026

Published by Virginia Marino on 3 May 2026

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Why Do I Freeze in Competition? The Science of Mental Blocks in Sport

Mental block in sport is one of the most studied phenomena in performance psychology: discover why you block yourself in competition and how to train your mind to overcome it. […]