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Podcast: The Sport Psych Show
Episode: #121 Dr Len Zaichkowsky and Dan Peterson – The Science Behind Decision Making Under Pressure
Description: I'm so excited to have Dr Len Zaichkowsky and Dan Peterson back on the show. Len and Dan have just published "The Playmaker's Decisions: The Science of Clutch Plays, Mental Mistakes and Athlete Cognition" which focuses on the split-second decision-making process that produces both clutch plays and mental mistakes. This book is for coaches needing to sharpen their team's decisions under pressure, a parent who is trying to understand their child's mental game or even a fan who has yelled at the TV wondering why their team breaks your heart, "The Playmaker's Decisions" combines science and stories to shed...