Sports hypnotism was recognized in an article in the New York Times last week about how it helped George Zolotas of the St. John's University golf team shoot a 61 his first time out this season in N.C.A.A. competition.

 

Zolatos and other St. John's golfers are working with sports hypnotist Pete Solana of White Plains, NY, to improve their games.  Solana is quoted as saying that "They had blocks from previous experiences or something negative that someone else had suggested to them. I try to get them to get rid of their mental blocks. They have to want to do it and they have done it. They have had tremendous success."

 

The article goes on to note that hypnosis has helped these collegiate golfers remain more relaxed under pressure and better able to block out internal and external distractions.  One team member, Mike Ballo, notes "It has changed the way that I look at my golf game. It's very easy to come back from making mistakes now."

 

That last comment reflects something essential in all types of sports and performance hypnosis, the ability to rebound quickly from mistakes. Quite often a person will sabotage their play by dwelling on a bad shot and in doing so, make it more likely they will repeat it. Being able to remain relaxed and positive after a setback is what often separates the superior player from the rest of the pack.

 

Actually the concept of "mistake management" is not confined to athletics. For example, many dieters will make one bad decision in food quantity or type and then figure, "Oh well, I messed up, I might as well keep on stuffing myself," rather than getting back on track and minimizing the damage.         

 

It is heartening to see that hypnosis counseling is becoming more mainstream and accepted amongst people who value peak performance and achievement.

 

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