You hear it all the time before someone shoots a free-throw: FOCUS, shooter, FOCUS! But, what does this mean? Why are people yelling this at the player on the line? Does it help you when you are playing? How can I make the shot? Free throws are just the easiest place to notice a basketball players ability to focus. There you are, standing alone at the free throw line and your mind … [Read more...]
Sports Psychology Arrives in New Mexico!
Sports Psychology finally arrives in New Mexico! All around the world top performing athletes in every sport rely on their mental game to give them the edge in competition. New Mexico has had to rely on exceptional sports coaches or books to learn the secrets of using Sports Psychology to improve their performances and make their sport fun again. Now there is a Certified Mental Game Professional … [Read more...]


Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, sports psychology coach Mark Walch is the owner of Performance Edge Coaching, LLC. He helps individual athletes, coaches, and teams get the edge in performance through Mental Game Coaching.