Phil The Thrill Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Check this out. It looks like the Bills are hiring a Mental Performance Consultant. Basically they are looking for someone to help pliers learn better, foster team building etc, and to help them become mentally tough. I know that Health and Wellness and Social Emotional Intelligence are huge in the corporate world now, so I think this is an interesting position to open for the Bills If anyone is interested, here’s the info Description There is an opportunity for a qualified mental performance consultant to work with the Buffalo Bills and/or Buffalo Sabres organizations in Buffalo, NY. Desired candidates are excellent communicators, adaptive under pressure, able to thrive in complex work environments, and excel at collaborating with various stakeholders across a professional sports organization while maintaining an athlete-centered approach. Requirements Provide confidential individual meeting with players with the primary purpose of enhancing performance and well-being through application of evidence-based practices from the field of sport and performance psychology Facilitate group meetings and workshops focusing on education and team building Collaborate with performance team members by providing input on socioemotional factors to be integrated into medical, strength & conditioning, sport science, and nutritional interventions and education Collaborate with player development staff to establish comprehensive plan to identify technical, tactical, mental, financial, and life skills to be developed that incorporates psychosocial factors (e.g., personality preferences, learning styles, attention styles, personal/professional/career goals) Assist with curriculum and program design and evaluation to support player development pathways Assist with talent identification in draft-eligible prospects Support professional development for coaches and staff Promote integration and coordination among performance team, coaching, player development, and scouting staffs by facilitating the flow of communication and relevant information Skills and education Graduate degree in Sport and Performance Psychology (doctoral-level preferred) Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) preferred 4+ years of experience working in military, sports, or elite performance setting Training and experience in bio- and/or neurofeedback technology Experience evaluating and applying scientifically validated and theoretically grounded personality preference inventories Additional information Willingness to relocate to Buffalo, NY required Willingness to work some evenings and weekends required Qualified candidates should please send a resume or curriculum vitae to Katy Tran Turner 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Good, need every edge we can get, i hope the coaches use him too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Someone posted on this site that Josh showed evidence of stress and anxiety in the Houston game. I had noted his eyes and redness of his face, especially after the hit on the sideline. I thought it might be concussion related, but the poster suggested Josh could benefit from a sports psychologist. Hmmmmm.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I think this is great. Mental health is directly tied to emotional and physical health. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) "and/or Buffalo Sabres" "some weekends and evenings required". ...lol Edited January 13, 2020 by Mr. WEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Good, need every edge we can get, i hope the coaches use him too. Especially Daboll??? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Can the fans get access? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Why didn't Seattle go for two? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 "Hey Jerry, next time you feel that anger inside and want to commit a personal foul, remember that's it's really not your fault your parents got divorced. It's not your fault Jerry." *Jerry proceeds to cry* 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
london_bills Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 17 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: Check this out. It looks like the Bills are hiring a Mental Performance Consultant. Basically they are looking for someone to help pliers learn better, foster team building etc, and to help them become mentally tough. I know that Health and Wellness and Social Emotional Intelligence are huge in the corporate world now, so I think this is an interesting position to open for the Bills If anyone is interested, here’s the info Description There is an opportunity for a qualified mental performance consultant to work with the Buffalo Bills and/or Buffalo Sabres organizations in Buffalo, NY. Desired candidates are excellent communicators, adaptive under pressure, able to thrive in complex work environments, and excel at collaborating with various stakeholders across a professional sports organization while maintaining an athlete-centered approach. Requirements Provide confidential individual meeting with players with the primary purpose of enhancing performance and well-being through application of evidence-based practices from the field of sport and performance psychology Facilitate group meetings and workshops focusing on education and team building Collaborate with performance team members by providing input on socioemotional factors to be integrated into medical, strength & conditioning, sport science, and nutritional interventions and education Collaborate with player development staff to establish comprehensive plan to identify technical, tactical, mental, financial, and life skills to be developed that incorporates psychosocial factors (e.g., personality preferences, learning styles, attention styles, personal/professional/career goals) Assist with curriculum and program design and evaluation to support player development pathways Assist with talent identification in draft-eligible prospects Support professional development for coaches and staff Promote integration and coordination among performance team, coaching, player development, and scouting staffs by facilitating the flow of communication and relevant information Skills and education Graduate degree in Sport and Performance Psychology (doctoral-level preferred) Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) preferred 4+ years of experience working in military, sports, or elite performance setting Training and experience in bio- and/or neurofeedback technology Experience evaluating and applying scientifically validated and theoretically grounded personality preference inventories Additional information Willingness to relocate to Buffalo, NY required Willingness to work some evenings and weekends required Qualified candidates should please send a resume or curriculum vitae to Katy Tran Turner Great. The team and Josh Allen can benefit from this. Would not hurt Allen's career to have his own personal one, alot of it is between the ears for him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Just now, fansince88 said: Can the fans get access? LOL they will need to hire more than 1 position to get the fan base mentally healthy 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Good, need every edge we can get, i hope the coaches use him too. It looked like it was aimed at all staff coaches and players, so I think your correct in your thinking. Olympic athletes have used these sorts of services for many years if i’m not mistaken, it’s a good move on the Bills behalf imo. Go Bills!!! Edited January 13, 2020 by Don Otreply 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Just now, london_bills said: Great. The team and Josh Allen can benefit from this. Would not hurt Allen's career to have his own personal one, alot of it is between the ears for him. EJ Manuel actually had a sports psychologist...not kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, fansince88 said: Can the fans get access? It should be included, at least for season ticket holders. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offyourocker Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Certainly can’t hurt to have this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Just another indication that the Pegulas are determined to make this a 1st rate organization from top to bottom. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, dayman said: "Hey Jerry, next time you feel that anger inside and want to commit a personal foul, remember that's it's really not your fault your parents got divorced. It's not your fault Jerry." *Jerry proceeds to cry* Jerry proceeds to punch dayman in the grill. Edited January 13, 2020 by Ridgewaycynic2013 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: EJ Manuel actually had a sports psychologist...not kidding why would we think you’re kidding? Tom Brady & Kirk Cousins both do (or have done) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Doctor: “OK, Bills, keep with the process!” Doctor: “OK Sabres, drink this Kool Aid.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Are they gonna bring in a team comfort puppy too? https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/19/us/49ers-zoe-emotional-support-dog-trnd/index.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Great. Now they just need to hire a few “ computer folks. “ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToGoGo Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 It's good. But like with everything else, a bad sports psychologist could screw a player's head up worse than it already is. More art than science IMO. I hope they hire someone good, not just someone with an impressive resume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, jkeerie said: Someone posted on this site that Josh showed evidence of stress and anxiety in the Houston game. I had noted his eyes and redness of his face, especially after the hit on the sideline. I thought it might be concussion related, but the poster suggested Josh could benefit from a sports psychologist. Hmmmmm.... I don’t think a psychologist can help with the physical after effects of being pummeled. But being too “amped up” before games or reacting to missed plays by feeling “I got to do it myself”, that could help 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
london_bills Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 14 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: EJ Manuel actually had a sports psychologist...not kidding Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I’m available 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 18 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: EJ Manuel actually had a sports psychologist...not kidding You must be kidding. I’m serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, ToGoGo said: It's good. But like with everything else, a bad sports psychologist could screw a player's head up worse than it already is. More art than science IMO. I hope they hire someone good, not just someone with an impressive resume. I posted this elsewhere, but I used to play in a tennis league with a sports psychologist. Nice guy, but he could be counted on for some double faults late in a set in a tight situation. I’m sure the Bills can afford better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
london_bills Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Interesting thing is josh started the houston game well, alot better then he started other games. I felt like what he changed there was for the better. I feel like a sport psychologist can help, I also think getting a bit of a chip on his shoulder and the 'moxie' he has shown at times suits him. 1 minute ago, Augie said: I posted this elsewhere, but I used to play in a tennis league with a sports psychologist. Nice guy, but he could be counted on for some double faults late in a set in a tight situation. I’m sure the Bills can afford better. Hahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Wilson has to do his thing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRA3196 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 this is HUGE. I remember John Smoltz a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves was having anxiety issues during his 3rd season in the big leagues. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/baseball-hall-of-fame-2015-john-smoltz-induction-ceremony-braves-1991-turnaround-cooperstown/3rh3666mlade117bebj6v2j8m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 22 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I don’t think a psychologist can help with the physical after effects of being pummeled. But being too “amped up” before games or reacting to missed plays by feeling “I got to do it myself”, that could help Absolutely! The original poster alluded to what I and others may have interpreted as resulting from said physical pummeling, to it being more psychological due to Josh being amped up and stressed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Hire a clock management and game time decision specialist to stand next to McDermott during games. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 43 minutes ago, jkeerie said: Someone posted on this site that Josh showed evidence of stress and anxiety in the Houston game. I had noted his eyes and redness of his face, especially after the hit on the sideline. I thought it might be concussion related, but the poster suggested Josh could benefit from a sports psychologist. Hmmmmm.... It's called emotions in a game I've seen every player from Manning to Josh get super red in the face, especially when adrenaline is pumping Sure it sounds like a good idea but realistically every player in the moment either makes plays or doesn't No shrink or sports psychologist will give you the magic antidote. For a team with near unlimited resources it surely won't hurt but it honestly won't be the breakthrough either Consistently good coaching and upgrading our roster will help more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: why would we think you’re kidding? Tom Brady & Kirk Cousins both do (or have done) Yeah. It's not at all uncommon and I have to believe a SP could be beneficial for Allen. The production has yet to match the raw TALENT, and I believe at least some of that is attributable to over-thinking. The "fearless" thing seemed to have a positive effect for a couple weeks, but it faded. I'd like to see him just "playing football" on a consistent basis. Edited January 13, 2020 by LSHMEAB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Rogers throws such a nice ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Just now, Buffalo716 said: It's called emotions in a game I've seen every player from Manning to Josh get super red in the face, especially when adrenaline is pumping Sure it sounds like a good idea but realistically every player in the moment either makes plays or doesn't No shrink or sports psychologist will give you the magic antidote. For a team with near unlimited resources it surely won't hurt but it honestly won't be the breakthrough either Consistently good coaching and upgrading our roster will help more I agree. I was surprised that no one was with Josh on the sidelines. You don't have to be a psychologist to encourage someone or simply offer a perspective. Someone should have been there, coaching Josh up on the sideline and reminding him that the weight of the game is not entirely on his shoulders. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 1 minute ago, jkeerie said: I agree. I was surprised that no one was with Josh on the sidelines. You don't have to be a psychologist to encourage someone or simply offer a perspective. Someone should have been there, coaching Josh up on the sideline and reminding him that the weight of the game is not entirely on his shoulders. Absolutely agree. Where is Dorsey? Or even the vet receivers like Beas or Lee Smith? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 As for the Sabres, might I just suggest Lamont Cranston. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) Ohio state has a couple on staff for the football team. It’s a great idea. Edited January 13, 2020 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts