SPaRC of SB is committed to helping competitive athletes of all levels and ages achieve their potential.

Despite both research and anecdotal evidence of the importance of mental aspects of sport performance, few athletes actively train for the mental demands of competition.
SPaRC actively works with both athletes and teams on the mental aspects of the game.Using empirically-based approaches and a data-based feedback system, athletes can improve their focus, attention, and motivation during training, practice, and competition.

SPaRC is the private practice of Dr. Steve Smith, licensed psychologist (PSY20096), and sport psychologist for the UCSB Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.


SPaRC works with athletes of all ages and abilities who
  • Wish to improve their performance through mental skills training
  • Are preparing for a peak event and desire a mental edge
  • Have experienced a decrease in performance
  • Are not performing to their potential
  • Have experienced a setback due to injury or illness
  • Have experienced a loss of motivation, direction, or confidence
  • Struggle with issues of depression and/or anxiety

 

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