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Dr. Marcel Yoder explains sports psychology and the importance of mental health | Community Voices

Dr. Marcel Yoder

Dr. Marcel Yoder is the Faculty Athletics Representative at the University of Illinois Springfield. He spoke with Community Voices about sports psychology and how people can use mental training to stay grounded during athletic activities as well as other activities such as music performance.

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.