“Pressure is a privilege”: What the psychology of pressure says about backup QBs like Tanner McKee
Tanner McKee went from No. 3 quarterback to starter in a month. Here’s what pressure research says about the backup-QB…
What does “losing the locker room” actually mean?
Every hot-seat season, someone says a coach “lost the locker room.” Here’s what that actually means, what fans can really…
What a season-ending injury does to an athlete’s head (and what helps)
The injury report lists a body part. It doesn’t list the hardest part: losing your routine, your role and trust…
McGraw: The Philadelphia Eagles, National Football League should be completely disgusted with themselves
The NFL called Jalen Hurts the face of the league overseas. Then he played in London with a blood clot…
I rewatched ‘Bojack Horseman’ here’s my top episodes, psychologically
As I’m rewatching “Bojack Horseman” (again) while taking an approach towards a more psychology-based career, I’m putting my Master’s in…
Five mental health myths about athletes, debunked
Myth: Mental toughness means you push through it Toughness does not mean silence and mental toughness does not mean you…
Psychology & Football: Why the Season’s Return Brings Hope, Anticipation, and Excitement
The NFL season returns in about nine days, and you can already feel it. Conversations shift. Group chats light up.…
Five reasons why I made the switch from journalism to psychology
As I mentioned last week, I’m planning to go back to school to pursue a doctorate in psychology. Giving myself…