| "The relaxation methods and visualization
skills that you taught me gave me the confidence
to increase my level of play. " |
- Travis Bode
Number One in the 12’s; Number Two in the
l6’s in the Southwest
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| "As a recreational tennis player and
a competitive golfer, I found your Concentration
book to be very informative, easy to read, and filled
with valuable insight to heighten one’s concentration
and maximize performance." |
-W. James Weese, Ph.D.
University of Windsor,
Windsor Ontario Canada |
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| "The most impressive aspect of Marie
Dalloway’s work is how she uses different
methods to suit each individual’s needs." |
-Meghann Shaughnessy
National Champion--16’s,15 in the WTA Ranking
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| "The competitiveness of tennis is increasing
all the time. Therefore, the mental side is becoming
more important. Your material is excellent on mental
training and preparation for a match." |
-Tom Breece
USTA Professional |
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| "Your innovative work in mental skills
training in the form of manuals and training programs
are recognized in the field for creating effective
results with athletes." |
- Libby Howell, Ed.D.
Sport psychologist,
Owner and founder of Wilderness Journeys |
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| Comments from individuals
in tennis about Marie Dalloway, Ph.D. |
"Your topic (Performing Under Pressure) is
one that we have a great deal of interest in presenting
at our annual USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. Also,
our staff offers a number of high performance workshops.
It is possible that the work that you do will have
great appeal since they train for elite junior competitors.
" |
- Henry Talbert
Director, Recreational Tennis
United States Tennis Association |
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| "Thank you for your outstanding presentation
that you gave during our 1996 USPTR International
Tennis Symposium. Your topic was very important
to tennis players and coaches and was well received
by our Symposium guests." |
-Julie Jilly
Vice-President, Operations
United States Professional Tennis Registry |
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| "Thank you for your valuable talk at
our USPTA Meeting. I am looking forward to hearing
you again at our Convention next March." |
-Brenda Mote, USPTA
USPTA Board of Directors |
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| "Thank you for your outstanding presentation
at the Phoenix District Area Training Center. Your
topic on internal dialogue was helpful to both players
and parents." |
-Tom Davis
Administrator, PDTA Area Training Center |
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| "…your talk on Optimal Tennis Performance
at our USPTA Meeting. Everyone walked away with
valuable information to pass along to their students.
I find myself using the word “visualization”
in my lesson plans and will continue to do so as
I learn more about the mental aspects of sports." |
-Adam Huebner
District Coordinator, Southwest Professional Tennis
Association |
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| "Your topic (Performing Under Pressure)
is one that we have a great deal of interest in
presenting at our annual USTA Tennis Teachers Conference.
Also, our staff offers a number of high performance
workshops. It is possible that the work that you
do will have great appeal since they train for elite
junior competitors. " |
- Tim Barnes
Director, Kiwanis Recreational Center
Section leader USTA |
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| "Your articles in Sun Tennis tell players
about how to use mental methods to improve their
game. Your information conveys mental training techniques
in athlete-friendly, clear, and easy-to-use ways." |
-Dana Sill
Editor, Sun Tennis and Sun Golf |
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| "Thank you for your outstanding presentation
that you gave during our 1996 USPTR International
Tennis Symposium. Your topic was very important
to tennis players and coaches and was well received
by our Symposium guests.." |
-Tricia Kempton
Number Five in the 16’s in the Southwest |
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| "Thank you for your valuable talk at
our USPTA Meeting. I am looking forward to hearing
you again at our Convention next March.." |
-Edward Kempton
Parent of teenage tennis player in the 16’s
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| "The most impressive aspect of Marie
Dalloway’s work is how she uses different
methods to suit each individual’s needs." |
-Meghann Shaughnessy
National Champion--16’s,15 in the WTA Ranking
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| "…your talk on Optimal Tennis Performance
at our USPTA Meeting. Everyone walked away with
valuable information to pass along to their students.
I find myself using the word “visualization”
in my lesson plans and will continue to do so as
I learn more about the mental aspects of sports." |
-Megan Marton
Player in the girls’ 16’s |
| “The book presents a clear, step-by-step
approach for confronting pressure that is apt to
arise in a competitive situation. It is a well-thought
out, uplifting guide for any athlete. The simulation
exercises are especially useful.” |
-June E. Roberts
Tennis teaching professional and coach,
USPTR, Northern Virginia |
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| “Possessing the mental skills to enable
one to perform well when it really matters allows
an athlete to experience the joy of competition.
Marie Dalloway’ book leads the way for athletes
to welcome the challenge and to perform at their
best.” |
-June E. Roberts
Tennis teaching professional and coach,
USPTR, Northern Virginia
703-356-0160 |
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Quotes from athletes about
Marie Dalloway's mental skills training program
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| “For the first time in history, an American
woman judo athlete has won a world championship.
The significance of this event is tremendous and
while much of the credit goes to the athlete, a
share of the credit certainly belongs to you.” |
-Bruce Toups, Director of Development
United States Judo, Inc. |
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| “The visualization skills that you helped
me develop add to my level of confidence and relaxation.” |
-Barbie Bell, Triathlete (Ranked
5th) |
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| “I had a very positive reaction to the
course. Your understanding of athletes and their
special needs lends a unique side to the sessions.” |
-James Howard, Runner
Two-time NCAA All-American
Qualifier for the Olympic Marathon Trials |
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| “Congratulations on a program that was
excellently presented. You are touching many athletes'
lives in a very positive way.” |
-Linda Vollstedt, Women’s
Golf Coach
Arizona State University |
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| “I feel it is very important to know
what your goals are and how to go about achieving
them. You have helped me a great deal to arrive
at a conclusion in this area.” |
-Leslie Deniz, Silver Medallist |
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| “Your professional qualifications and
personal dedication combine to provide a high intensity
mental conditioning course, which I confidently
recommend to any serious athlete.” |
-Richard Buchbinder, D.P.M.,
Runner |
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Comments on Visualization
Exercises for Mental Preparation
A multi-media CD-ROM presentation
By Marie Dalloway, Ph.D.
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| “This is an excellent resource for improving
visualization skills. It allows me to review again
and again the techniques that best improve my mental
training. Best of all it can be done on a time schedule
that works best for me. The CD has also been a great
refresher when further detail and precision were
needed to advance my visualization techniques. Consistent
use of the techniques on this CD has definitely
improved my performance. |
-Mark White
Elite Discus Thrower Top 10 in US in 2000 |
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“For the athlete who is serious about
performing his/her best- this CD is a
must! It provides an innovative step by step approach
specifically
to mentally train the athlete to tap into the inner
power of the mind-of imagery. The presentation sustains
a unique learning environment and enables athletes
to develop skills and build them at their own rate.” |
- Dr. Jane Wilkins
Consultant in Sports Psychology and Performance
Enhancement
New York, New York |
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| “This CD on Visualization Exercises
is a valuable tool for athletes ready to go beyond
physical preparation for their sport. The program
takes you step by step through creating a mental
studio and into a series of visualization techniques.
This CD is a welcome addition to a balanced approach
to training.” |
-Fred Moore
Coach of Quest Club in Arizona
Track and field, national and international levels
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| "A professional athlete must pursue every
avenue to become the best competitor. One of these
avenues is mental imagery and relaxation. Dr. Dalloway's
new techniques are cutting-edge material that work!
This CD shows you how to use imagery and relaxation,
then it is up to you!" |
-Priscilla Hein, Runner
Summer 2000 Track and Field Olympic Trials Competitor |
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| “I really enjoyed the Visualization
Exercises that were presented. The CD makes it easy
to understand and to reflect on specific exercises
that worked well in preparing myself for competition.
My pre-race jitters were finally conquered and I
am more relaxed on the starting line!” |
-Penny Wright, Professional
Inline Skater
Sk8right Inline Skate School, owner |
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Comments on Concentration:
Focus Your Mind, Power Your Game
by Marie Dalloway, Ph.D.
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| “An absolute gem! It is clear, concise,
and practical. The serious athlete who wants to
improve will read this volume in one sitting and
will come back to it many times.” |
-Jack J. Lesyk, Ph.D.
Director, Ohio Center for Sport Psychology
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| “Your book contains many important ideas
regarding attention control which any athlete can
put to use immediately. Thank you for your contribution
to the field.” |
-Nathaniel Zinsser, Ph.D.
Sport psychologist, Center for Enhanced Performance
United States Military Academy, West Point, NY |
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| “As a competitive golfer, I found the
book to be very informative, easy to read, and filled
with practical insights to heighten one's concentration
and maximize performance.” |
-W. James Weese, Ph.D.
University of Windsor
Windsor Ontario Canada |
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| “Mastering the techniques described
in Concentration: Focus Your Mind, Power Your Game
will make you much more effective in achieving your
powerlifting goals. A guide with exercises, distraction
avoidance techniques, assessment procedures-everything
for athletes to optimize their skill in this area.” |
-Powerlifting USA |
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| “Total concentration is the key to success
in any sport. This book, through easy-to-understand
instruction and innovative exercises, makes achieving
it a realistic and concrete goal.” |
-T.C. Luoma, Editor-in-Chief
Muscle Media 2000 |
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