Dr. Chris Stankovich is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a national expert in the field of sport psychology and offers individual athletic counseling services, peak performance products, and on-site sport seminars.

Widely known as “The Sports Doc” for his television work with Ohio News Network (ONN), Dr. Stankovich has helped thousands of athletes improve self-confidence and motivation, relax under pressure, improve focus and concentration, and inevitably "choke" less often under pressure! Dr. Stankovich has been recognized nationally through appearances on ABC World News, USA Today, Street & Smith Sport Business Journal, and Fox National Sports Radio; and his has authored several books, including Positive Transitions for Student Athletes, The Parents Playbook and Sport Success 360 .

"Sport Success 360°" is a “hands-on” resource guide for parents, coaches, and student athletes, full of tips and insights around today’s psychosocial issues and concerns regularly experienced in youth and interscholastic sports. This book is light on psychobabble and instead packed with practical advice, tips, and insights that can be immediately applied so that you can maximize the youth athletic experience while at the same time minimize unhealthy and unsafe training procedures.

Unlike other youth sport books, "Sport Success 360°" is unique in that it is the only book written for all people involved in youth sports – including coaches, parents, and student athletes. Immediately improve your youth sports league by learning about: Youth sport burnout, Sport retirement, Performance supplements, Healthy boundaries, Sport specialization, Controlling emotions, Playing time, Year-round training, Travel leagues, Pre-season meetings, Pay-to-play, Handling cuts, Moving from school-to-school, Holding kids back in school, Quitting, Injury recovery, Creating optimal balance, Athletic transferable skills, Performance enhancement, Choking, Playing your best!

See more about this and other books authored by Dr. Stankovich, and find out how to order them. Special discounts are available for teams, schools, and leagues!
   

"Parents play an integral part in their child's motivations, behaviors, and attitudes. The Parent's Playbook assists parents with the critical issues associated with youth athletics and gives them important tips and tools they need to better communicate with their children and enhance their athletic experience. As a coach, I highly recommend this book for parents with children involved in sports."

Jim Tressel, The Ohio State University Head Football Coach.

"Dr. Stankovich is a well-respected, leading national authority in sport psycholog-y and has helped thousands of athletes reach their full potential. His programs are very easy to learn and can be implemented for immediate on-field success. You don't have to have "psychological problems" to see the results from his mental training techniques. I highly recommend these products for all athletes, all ages and all skill levels!"

Paul O'Neill, Former New York Yankee great and 5-time World Series Champion: