Michael Gervais, Ph.D.
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Dr. Michael Gervais is a licensed psychologist, specializing in sport and performance psychology. As the Director of Performance Psychology for Pinnacle Performance Center (Los Angeles), Dr. Gervais works with performers on the largest stages in the world providing the essential skills to "thrive under pressure."

Throughout the past ten years, Dr. Gervais, has consulted with numerous NBA, NFL, UFC, NHL, MLS, AVP, Mixed Martial Arts fighters, Olympians, collegiate athletes, and military personnel. Most of his time is spent with people who are at the “top of their game,” to include at least one all-star or hall-of-fame athlete in every major sport.

Dr. Gervais is a published, peer-reviewed author of performance psychology systems for innovative strategies toward performance excellence. He is a nationally recognized speaker on issues related to human performance. For more information, visit: www.pinnacle.pro.

Blog Entries by Michael Gervais, Ph.D.

World Class Performers Unplug Differently

Posted May 20, 2010 | 15:57:29 (EST)

All of us "perform" in some aspect of our lives. For some, performance comes in the way of business, sport, or military applications; for others it might be school, relationships, care-taking, or artistic expression.

While it may be true that all the world's a stage, an audience is not...

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A Father's Gift: Did You Learn Anything, Tiger?

Posted April 15, 2010 | 13:25:00 (EST)

Nike has done a fantastic job capturing the spirit of engaged parenting. In the controversial Tiger and Earl Woods NIKE commercial, Tiger's father, Earl Woods, is heard saying: 
 


"Tiger, I am more prone to be inquisitive, to promote discussion. I want to find out what your...

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Becoming World-Class: Olympians And You

Posted February 23, 2010 | 15:06:00 (EST)

We are glued to the TV watching our country's finest athletes gracefully negotiate the fine line between paralyzing fear and full commitment -- between real physical and emotional danger, and the reward of realizing personal excellence. We are enthralled by the behind-the-scene stories of what it takes to become world-class...

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Sleep And High Performance: What Olympic Athletes Know About Sleep.

Posted January 26, 2010 | 08:48:28 (EST)

Olympic athletes (and coaches) are well aware of the importance of sleep as it relates to high performance. Most of us would agree that elite athletes are required to consistently perform in very demanding environments. But wait, isn't that true for just about all of us who are interested in...

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