Sport Psychology Today With Dr. Andrew Jacobs

Dr. Jacobs begins his 30th consecutive year on radio interviewing soccer great Alan Mayer, one of the most successful goalies in US history. Alan was the very first guest on Dr. Jacobs very first show in January 1992. They discuss the importance of the mental side of sports and why sport psychologists are needed in sport.

12/27/20 - Dr. Jacobs talks with Kathy DiCocco about character with the REAL man program by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

12/20/20 - Dr. Jacobs discusses why mental health is important in life and sports by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

12/13/20 - Dr. Jacobs discusses coaches who lose control of their emotions. by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

Dr. Jacobs discusses an incident at a high school football playoff game in Texas. A player was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct and then ran onto the field and knocked out the referee and gave him a concussion. He discusses with callers how the situation should be handled.

11/29/20 - Dr. Jacobs discusses how the fear of success and failure can paralyze performance by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

Dr. Jacobs discusses how Rockhurst high school football coach, Kelly Donohoe helped his team cope with having to forfeit a playoff game with his team after a player tested positive with the Coronavirus. They discussed how he dealt with the players, their parents and his staff and how he handled it personally. It is a great discussion about helping other coaches and players deal with this scenario.

11/15/20 - Dr. Jacobs discusses why a coach needs to be a psychologist for their athletes by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

11/8/20 - Dr. Jacobs discusses why self-confidence is the foundation for success or failure by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

11/1/20 - Dr. Jacobs discusses COVID-19 and Sports with Dr. Neal Erickson, Sporting KC doctor by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

10/25/20 - Dr. Jacobs discusses how to develop an upbeat mindset by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

10/18/20 - Dr. Jacobs discusses how to coach athletes/teams when they lose. by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

10/11/20 - Dr. Jacobs discusses the impact and role a coach has on an athlete's life. by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

10/4/20 - Dr. Jacobs discusses who abuse effects athletes with ex-NFL player, Reggie Walker by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

9/27/20 - Dr. Jacobs discusses how and why mental preparation can lead to success. by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

9/20/20 - Dr. Jacobs discusses how to build or destroy confidence in young athletes by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

9/13/20 - Dr Jacobs shares why Dak Prescott sharing his depression is a sign of strength, leadership by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

September 6th, 2020 - Dr. Andrew Jacobs Celebrates 40 Years As A Sports Psychologist by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

August 30th, 2020 - Dr. Jacobs discusses societal issues with a caller and Brian Barlow by Dr. Andrew Jacobs

August 23rd, 2020 - Dr. Jacobs discusses if winning means coming first or doing your best by Dr. Andrew Jacobs