James Loehr, a pioneering sports psychologist who emphasized the significance of mental resilience in athletes before the field gained recognition, passed away at 83 on April 20, from idiopathic peripheral neuropathy, leaving behind a legacy of teaching the mental aspects of competition to a wide range of athletes from various sports. #SportsPsychology #MentalToughness #AthleteWellbeing #US #RU
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James Loehr, Who Showed Athletes the Power of the Mind, Dies at 83
He began practicing sports psychology before it was a profession, teaching athletes the importance of mental resilience and how to cultivate it.