Use these sport psychology strategies to overcome performance anxiety

Apr 4

Written By Cory Nyamora, Psy.D., Founder/Director

If you would like to understand and learn more about performance anxiety in sport and want to develop psychological strategies that help you use pre-race nerves to your benefit, read the article I wrote for Triathlete Magazine.

Dr. Cory Nyamora is a licensed psychologist and endurance sports coach. He is the founder and director of Endurance – A Sports & Psychology Center, Inc. He provides endurance coaching for beginner and experienced athletes, as well as psychological services to children, adults, and families. He provides trainings for organizations and athletes on topics related to the intersections of sports, mental health and overall wellness. Find out more at www.endurancecenter.org or call 510.981.1471.

tags: Sports Psychology, Anxiety and sports, Performance anxiety

Cory Nyamora, Psy.D., Founder/Director

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and running and triathlon coach. I received my Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (Alliant International University) in 2004. I held prior coaching certifications through USA Triathlon from 2008-2020 and USA Track and Field for several years.

I provide clinical psychotherapy services, trainings and workshops, consultation and supervision for psychology, social service and foster care agencies, as well as triathlon and running coaching. Please check out the links below to learn more about my therapy philosophy, areas of specialty and services.

I was born and raised in Kenya and immigrated to the U.S. in 1993. One of my passions is leading running trips to Kenya. I love the outdoors and especially enjoy spending time with my family as well as trail-running, swimming, cycling, racing and enjoying travel, music, art, food, culture and reading.

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