NEWS AND PRODUCT REVIEWS
p. 6 Home field advantage
Study finds referees may be influenced by crowds
p. 6 Prime time
FOX Sports debuts sports science series including sports vision
p. 6 Stereo eyewear
Performance eyewear with wireless communication technology
p. 7 Seeing red
Does wearing red really make a difference in competition?
p. 7 Tiger's sports drink
Tiger launches signature sports performance beverages
p. 7 Sports vision vitamins
New blend of vitamins to support healthy eyesight
p. 8 Training innovations
Technologies aim to transform coaching of top athletes
p. 8 Dehydration hinders performance
Fluid replacement needed for shot accuracy
p. 10 Smart tiles
Robotic tiles offer new tool for fitness and sports training
p. 10 Virtual reality riding
Interactive training environment engages both body and mind
p. 12 Test to check head injuries
Program to manage sports-related concussions
p. 12 High-tech headgear
Specially-fitted helmets track impact of head blows
PILLAR I: VISUAL SKILLS
p. 14 Little League Study
Impact of sports vision training on batting performance of little league players
by Gretchen Anderson
p. 16 Changing Focus
Standards for testing focus flexibility skills using near-far charts
by Dominique Crevier
p. 18 Training Center Profile
Beyond 20/20 AchieveVision Program assists athletes in testing and training their visual system
by Gretchen Anderson
p. 24 Tennis Challenge
Seven great on-court drills to challenge the tennis player's visual and cognitive skills
by Dominique Crevier
p. 42 Essential Eye Skills
Four visual skills that make good eyes for cycling
by Jack Mindel
PILLAR II: BRAIN SKILLS
p. 20 Half-Brain Athletes
Not very efficient, but easily the most common
by Brian Stammer
p. 28 Athletic Coordination
How to develop spatial awareness and lightning-fast reaction speed
by David Weck
PILLAR III: SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
p. 30 Emotion Control
Using biofeedback strategies to enhance peak performance
by David Hampton
p. 31 What is Biofeedback?
How biofeedback training is done and why it works
by Lawrence Klein
p. 31 The Mind Room
Mental preparation is key for championship soccer team
by David Hampton
p. 33 Vision Feedback
Heightened states of concentration with biofeedback training
by David Hampton
p. 34 Timing is Everything
Using auditory biofeedback to improve rhythm, focus, coordination and timing
by Keith Henderson
p. 35 Relax and Conquer
Converting negative stress into positive energy
by Keith Henderson
p. 36 Epitome of Mental Toughness
How a 15-year old girl matches the mental toughness of Tiger Woods
by Wade Pearse
p. 38 Building Mental Toughness
Every single day offers opportunities to build your mental strength
by Chris Ecklund
PILLAR IV: SPORT I.Q.
p. 40 Advanced Perception
Effective visual search patterns to help novice tennis players focus more like professionals
by Gretchen Anderson
p. 41 Advanced Perception
Techniques for improving visual search strategies in tennis
by Melissa Hunfalvay
p. 42 Cycling Intelligence
How a cyclist's sport IQ can provide a winning edge
by Jack Mindel
p. 44 Course Strategy & Race Tactics in Cycling
by Hunter Allen
SPORTS VISION TRAINING
p. 46 Internet Training Aids
Five more FREE sports vision training tools on the Internet
by Dominique Crevier
p. 47 The Well-Rounded Athlete
by Brian Stammer
p. 48 Vision Assignment
Five more sports vision training drills to help improve your athletic performance
by Keith Henderson
and much more . . . . .
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