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title: Strength and Conditioning Blog | BridgeAthletic | Ami Strutin Belinoff, M.A
description: "Ami is a licensed mental health clinician and specializes in sport psychology. He focuses on the whole athlete, on and off the court. He uses a full range of techniques in cognitive-behavioral, goal-oriented, and mindfulness practices to craft the whole athlete. \n\nExercises such as self-awareness coaching, visualization, motivational imagery, deep diaphragmatic breathing and positive self-talk are key elements to his approach. His proficiency in assessment, intuition and a deep respect for the body/mind connection drive his methods. His continued participation in beach volleyball, mountain biking, skiing, hiking, surfing, and yoga keeps him connected to sports and competition."
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## Ami Strutin Belinoff, M.A
Ami is a licensed mental health clinician and specializes in sport psychology. He focuses on the whole athlete, on and off the court. He uses a full range of techniques in cognitive-behavioral, goal-oriented, and mindfulness practices to craft the whole athlete. Exercises such as self-awareness coaching, visualization, motivational imagery, deep diaphragmatic breathing and positive self-talk are key elements to his approach. His proficiency in assessment, intuition and a deep respect for the body/mind connection drive his methods. His continued participation in beach volleyball, mountain biking, skiing, hiking, surfing, and yoga keeps him connected to sports and competition.
### Recent Posts
## [Beach Volleyball: 3 R’s to Keep Up With & Exceed Your Goals](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/beach-volleyball-3-rs-to-keep-up-with-exceed-your-goals)
By [Ami Strutin Belinoff, M.A](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/ami-strutin-belinoff-m-a) on August 01, 2017
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At this point in the season you are in full swing of your beach season. In our previous discussions, we covered [pre-tournament readiness](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/volleyball-psychology-5-mental-steps-to-tournament-success), [resetting during matches](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/mental-resetting-in-competition), and [setting and establishing goals](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/sport-psych-goal-planning). You have most likely had up’s and down’s and so goes the nature of sports and competition. Four of the most critical tenets to success in competition are Focus, Motivation, Confidence, and Managing stress and anxiety. Your level of self-awareness and reflection will dictate your ability to step fully into the above mentioned principles. Establishing your goals in detail helps drive these principles, but once they are established we must monitor our journey towards them.
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## [Volleyball Psychology: Goal Planning](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/volleyball-psychology-goal-planning)
By [Ami Strutin Belinoff, M.A](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/ami-strutin-belinoff-m-a) on July 31, 2017
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In volleyball, having an end of the season vision is the center point for which all success and failure hinges. There will be pitfalls throughout the year, but resiliency, determination, and persistence are the keys to long-term success. How do volleyball players find a vision? Players need to explore what excites and drives them on a daily basis. Once this is established, athletes can use this to begin planning goals to achieve their vision, one step at a time. Athletes must also determine specific steps that will set them up to achieve their goals. Ultimately, goals drive motivation, commitment, focus, and enhance athletic performance on the court.
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## [Sport Psychology: Goal Planning](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/sport-psych-goal-planning)
By [Ami Strutin Belinoff, M.A](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/ami-strutin-belinoff-m-a) on July 19, 2017
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In sports, having an end of the season vision is the center point for which all success and failure hinges. There will be pitfalls throughout the year, but resiliency, determination, and persistence are the keys to long-term success in sports. How do athletes find a vision? Athletes need to explore what excites and drives them on a daily basis. Once this is established, athletes can use this to begin planning goals to achieve their vision, one step at a time. Athletes must also determine specific steps that will set them up to achieve their goals. Ultimately, goals drive motivation, commitment, focus, and enhance athletic performance.
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[Sports Technology](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/topic/sports-technology)
## [Mental Resetting in Competition](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/mental-resetting-in-competition)
By [Ami Strutin Belinoff, M.A](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/ami-strutin-belinoff-m-a) on April 15, 2017
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#### Volleyball Psychology: Being mentally ready happens even before you step on the court
With the season in full swing and Junior Nationals upon us it is vital to cover all your bases to give your team the best chance at winning. This is where competition ramps up and each point is vital. The mental aspects and demands upon a player and team quickly accumulate in high pressure moments.
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## [Volleyball Psychology: 5 Mental Steps to Tournament Success](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/volleyball-psychology-5-mental-steps-to-tournament-success)
By [Ami Strutin Belinoff, M.A](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/ami-strutin-belinoff-m-a) on March 01, 2017
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It’s getting close to that time of the season when teams have put in the hours building their strength and conditioning, perfecting skills sets, and running offensive and defensive schemes. The goal is to translate all that practice into tournament-winning volleyball that is *not* compromised by nerves or mental errors. Coaches should incorporate these simple yet effective mental skills and training principles.
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