Just posted the newest article from Dr. John Heil who does a lot of Sport Psychology work with the US Fencing Association on a volunteer basis along with sport psychology consulting. He will be contributing more articles with Fencing.Net in the coming months.

To understand a sport, one must come to know the game - its rules and regulations, its competitors and its customs. But to fully appreciate the Olympics, it is essential to not only understand the game itself, but also the private “inner game” of the athlete and the public spectacle of the Olympics’ “outer game.”

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After you read it, post your thoughts. (We’re getting lots of great question on mental training and preparation.)