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See below: So much of physical performance is related to the mind body connection.In sports, people can develop patterns of movement that can impede optimal performance. A sports psychologist can really help someone reduce mental tension associated with a certain sports activity and improve performance.Most professional teams employ one.Examples include" catchers who can no longer throw the ball accurately.

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Mental issues: Sports psychologists help with emotional issues most suffered by athletes, involving emotions that are invoked about competition, pain, anxiety about excelling, and mental blocks that impede athletic performance.

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