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Managing Stress In Academics, Sports and Life

When we come in contact with stressor in life, the body goes through physiological changes.  It’s a basic fight or flight response that cues the body for action. This response...

“Psych up your game” Another Lesson learned from the Pros

I read an article I loved  and thought it would be helpful to share and offer my own thoughts. The article that inspired me to write this article can be accessed by clicking here.   I...

A Student’s Promise To Perform Better

As the first quarter of school comes to an end, the novelty of the new school year has worn off for both parents and students.  A child’s repeated empty promise...

Light The Motivational Fire Within Your Child

I had the opportunity to take my four-year-old son, Samuel, on a kayak adventure on a beautiful lake in Syracuse, NY. I loved being a part of his excitement as...

The Mental Aspects Of Sport Performance From The Big Leagues To Youth

I read a great article in the New York Times today titled, “Mets’ Psychologist Helps Players Catch Their Breath“. This article highlights relaxation, imagery, and rehabilitation from injury as some...

Developing The Whole Athlete – For Lasting Gains Across the Life Span

Recently, I have been honored by becoming a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Sport Psychology Registry for the 2013—2016 quadrennium.  This has allowed me to see how...

Bergen County Academic Achievement

Back to School Basics – Help your child increase academic achievement

Turn fear into excitement with mental preparation. Here are a few tips that may help your child increase academic achievement and perform well in school.

Bergen County Sports Psychology

Fall Back into Sport – Giving Your Child A Competitive Edge In Sports

North Jersey Sports Teams lead the nation in talent. A student athlete does not become an elite player overnight. It takes work and dedication long before the beginning of the season.

John Macri Featured In Sporting Kid Live

Earlier, this week I was honored to be interviewed by Linda Alberts of  the National Alliance for Youth Sports. This is  a topic that is extremely important to the overall...

Goal Setting Dr. John Macri NJ

Goal Setting the “SMART” Way

The value in goal setting has been validated repeatedly as one of the most effective  mental skills training techniques. However, when I question athletes about their current level of performance,...