Center for Sport Psychology

Center for Sport Psychology Dr. Joel Fish is a nationally recognized expert in sport psychology who has worked in the field for the past twenty years. from Clark University, an M.A.

The Center for Sport Psychology,through a variety of unique programs&services,helps individual athletes,coaches&teams to reach their full potential by focusing upon & mastering the MENTAL ASPECTS of Sports, Fitness, Exercise, Rehabilitation&Competition. Programs for Athletes of All Ages and Skill Levels: Professional, Elite, Student, Recreational, Summer Camp and Weekend Athletes

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port Psychology, through a variety of unique programs and services, helps individual athletes, coaches and teams to reach their full potential by focusing upon and mastering the MENTAL ASPECTS of Sports, Fitness, Exercise, Rehabilitation, and Competition. He has worked extensively with athletes of all ages and skills levels, from youth sport through the Olympic and professional ranks. Dr. Fish has been a sport psychology consultant for the Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia 76ers, the Philadelphia Phillies Organization, the Philadelphia Charge, and the USA Women’s National Soccer Team. He has spoken nationwide on sport psychology at over 250 universities and is a popular presenter at a variety of athletic functions. Dr. Fish has been frequently quoted in the Philadelphia and national media, having been featured numerous times on ABC, CNN, ESPN, Fox, HBO, and NBC. In addition, he has been featured on television programs such as NBC’s Today, HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, ESPN's SportsCenter and Outside The Lines. He is currently the Director of The Center For Sport Psychology in Philadelphia. He has recently published a book titled "101 Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent".Dr. Fish received his B.A. from Temple University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Joel Fish's Sport Psychology experience includes:
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia Phillies
USA Women's National Soccer Team
NCAA Speaker at 250 + Universities
Contributor to CNN & ESPN
50+ Regional / National Conferences
Director, The Center For Sport Psychology

Dr. Joel Fish talks about the psychology of pickleball!
04/27/2025

Dr. Joel Fish talks about the psychology of pickleball!

A new indoor pickleball facility in Center City begs the question – why is the sport so loved AND hated? The facility’s operating director and several experts explain.

Dr. Fish spoke with Ryan Quigley to offer some insight into helpful ways the Flyers can overcome their scoring droughts ...
04/07/2025

Dr. Fish spoke with Ryan Quigley to offer some insight into helpful ways the Flyers can overcome their scoring droughts by prioritizing mental health and engaging in positive self-talk.

All NHL players go through slumps at some point, but prioritizing mental health and positive self-talk can make all the difference in getting back on track.

Alright Eagles fans, happy Super Bowl Day! Read about what Dr. Fish has to say about the psychology of the Eagles and th...
02/09/2025

Alright Eagles fans, happy Super Bowl Day! Read about what Dr. Fish has to say about the psychology of the Eagles and the Super Bowl. Go Birds!

The coach is off to the best start in team history — and yet his job was seen as in jeopardy a few months ago. We spoke to an expert to help us understand.

09/07/2024

A thoughtful discussion about the positive messages of resilience, discipline, and courage as seen in the world's most elite athletes

Tune in at 5pm on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT or Audacy.com to listen to Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie talk with, sport psychologist,...
09/07/2024

Tune in at 5pm on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT or Audacy.com to listen to Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie talk with, sport psychologist, Dr. Joel Fish about psychological takeaways from the Olympics.

A thoughtful discussion about the positive messages of resilience, discipline, and courage as seen in the world's most elite athletes

Sport psychologist, Dr. Joel Fish, discusses how the mental health of athletes is challenged due to the pressures to per...
08/25/2024

Sport psychologist, Dr. Joel Fish, discusses how the mental health of athletes is challenged due to the pressures to perform.

From Simone Biles to Caeleb Dressel, today’s athletes are more open about their mental health. They say that honesty has led to better balance in their lives.

Sport Psychologist, Dr. Joel Fish discusses the psychology behind an Olympic athletes definition of success vs. fans def...
08/10/2024

Sport Psychologist, Dr. Joel Fish discusses the psychology behind an Olympic athletes definition of success vs. fans definition of success.

Whether second place is considered a win or loss is complicated for athletes, experts told Axios.

Dr. Fish discusses all things Phillies. The psychology of slumps, emotional control, and creating a new comfort zone.
04/28/2024

Dr. Fish discusses all things Phillies. The psychology of slumps, emotional control, and creating a new comfort zone.

No longer new to Philly, Trea Turner and Nick Castellanos are better positioned for success in 2024 and are two hugely important pieces of the Phillies’ puzzle.

Dr. Joel Fish speaks with Paul Hagen on Bryce Harper’s mental toughness.
03/16/2024

Dr. Joel Fish speaks with Paul Hagen on Bryce Harper’s mental toughness.

One of sports’ top clutch performers and showmen, Bryce Harper is still just 31 years old with plenty of time to achieve feats rarely seen in MLB history.

Tune in to 1210 WPHT today (Saturday 12/2 at 5:00pm), I will be discussing sports parenting, mental skills, and other sp...
12/02/2023

Tune in to 1210 WPHT today (Saturday 12/2 at 5:00pm), I will be discussing sports parenting, mental skills, and other sport psychology topics with Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie.

The Value of Sports in our Health and Wellness - Sports offer life lessons to people of all ages: discipline, teamwork, how to play fair, be a good loser and a humble winner. Listen to nationally-recognized Sport Psychologist, Dr. Joel Fish as he explains the concept of mental toughness, the importa...

Are Philadelphia fans misunderstood, or does “nobody likes us and we don’t care.” I discuss how Philadelphia has always ...
02/11/2023

Are Philadelphia fans misunderstood, or does “nobody likes us and we don’t care.” I discuss how Philadelphia has always had immense pride in their teams, no matter the record or titles.

Ever since they booed Santa, Philadelphia Eagles fans have lived in infamy as the rowdiest in the NFL. But is it all true?

Dr. Joel Fish discusses how the success of a professional sports team can impact the lives of their fans positively or n...
11/05/2022

Dr. Joel Fish discusses how the success of a professional sports team can impact the lives of their fans positively or negatively.

Nationally-renowned sport psychologist Dr. Joel Fish is a Lower Merion High School graduate and an inductee into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. As director of The Center For Sp…

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