Ralph Vernacchia
Dr. Vernacchia is a professor of physical education and director of the Center for Performance Excellence. He directs undergraduate and graduate courses in sport psychology and has traveled internationally with USA track and field teams to several world championships. His book, “Inner Strength: The Mental Dynamics of Athletic Performance,” was published by Warde Publishers in July 2003.Priniciples of Personal Excellence
The mental skills developed and utilized by elite athletes to help them succeed can also be applied to the workplace and in your personal life. Ralph Vernacchia, one of the nation’s leading experts in applied sport psychology, discusses how everyone can draw on their mental skills and inner strengths to achieve peak experiences, effective performances and a satisfying quality of life. His perspective on excellence is drawn from the life experiences of community members as well as his work with Olympic, college and weekend athletes, psychology professionals, coaches, performers and community leaders.
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