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Expertise
I can answer all questions related to the mental game of cheerleading including how to manage or eliminate mental blocks; how to mentally prepare for tryouts and competitions; how to understand and manage conflict on on squads; anything related to the psychology of cheerleading and coaching.
Experience in the area
I am a sports psychology coach and have been a psychologist for 30 years. I am on the faculty of Harvard Medical School. I have a blog called www.confidentcheerleadingblog.com. I have created a training program called The Mental Game of Cheerleading: Training for Competitions and I am working on several other programs and a book. I will be a featured presenter at the CheerCon Conference in May, 2009.
Education/Credentials
I have a Ph.D. in psychology and have been a psychologist for 30 years.
Average Ratings
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Recent Answers from Pamela Enders
2009-11-19 flying and tumbling:
Dear Brandy, Thanks for writing! I can help you with part of your question but not all of t. I am a mental game coach and so I cannot help you with technical aspects of cheerleading such as how
2009-11-11 coaching:
Dear Dana, As a mental game coach I am not familiar with what certifications you might need but I would suggest you contact the Illinois Cheerleading coaches association - http://www.cheericca.org/
2009-10-29 flier:
Dear Indie, First, just because your friend says she is going to be the flier doesn’t mean that she will! However, if she has been the flier already, she probably has a good chance of remaining in
2009-10-19 Starting your own team:
Dear Lynn, First, congratulations on your success in growing the squad and in finding good coaches! Your girls are lucky to have you on board. It certainly sounds like your situation is uncomfortable
2009-09-23 tumbling:
Dear Emily, I’m glad you wrote to me! You may or may not know this but lots of cheerleaders struggle with tumbling – especially anything that requires you to go backwards. Going backwards is not a
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