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In this episode of Play of Values, we sit down with Dr. Marc Lochbaum—sports psychology expert at Texas Tech University and Vytautas Magnus University—to dive deep into the psychology of sports rivalries and how they shape athletes, fans, coaches, and the entire sports ecosystem. Together, we unpack why rivalries are more than hype: they’re fuel for greatness, pressure points for failure, and the beating heart of sport’s emotional power. This episode was recorded and brought to you in collaboration with the Lithuanian Basketball Federation. ⸻ ❤️ Wanna support Play of Values? https://playofvalues.com/become-a-patron/ ⸻ 🧠 What we explore: ✔ Why rivalries ignite player motivation ✔ How fans emotionally over-invest in their teams ✔ The difference between real rivalries and fake hype ✔ When rivalries turn toxic—and why it matters ✔ How business, media, and emotion all intersect in the rivalry economy ✔ And why we care so damn much about beating our rivalries Whether you’re an athlete, coach, sports parent, media pro, or just a lifelong fan—this episode will shift how you see the game. ⸻ 👤 Guest: Dr. Marc Lochbaum 🏫 Vytautas Magnus University / Texas Tech University 📍 Topic: Sports Rivalries, Athlete Psychology, and Fan Identity 🔗 https://marclochbaum.com/ ⸻ 📝 Read the full episode breakdown on the blog: 🔗 https://playofvalues.com/psychology-behind-sports-rivalries/ ✉️ Become part of the best PhD work ever + join the fan ecosystem study: 🔗 https://playofvalues.com/subscribe/ 🏀 Presented with support from the Lithuanian Basketball Federation – thank you @ltubasketball for fueling this project. 🔗 https://ltu.basketball/ 🏫 Vytautas Magnus University 🔗 https://vdu.lt/en/ ⸻ If you’re as passionate about rivalries as I am, check out these related articles for a deeper dive: • What makes a good rivalry? 👉 https://playofvalues.com/sports-rivalries/ • Ronaldo vs Messi 👉 https://playofvalues.com/ronaldo-vs-messi-rivalry/ • Magic vs Bird 👉 https://playofvalues.com/magic-vs-bird/ • Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese 👉 https://playofvalues.com/caitlin-clark-vs-angel-reese-wnba-rivalry/ • Pacers vs Knicks 👉 https://playofvalues.com/history-of-knicks-vs-pacers-rivalry/ 💡 Want to learn more about the Rivalry-Meter and the concepts of rivalries and derbies? Visit these Wiki pages: • Rivalry-Meter: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/rivalry-meter/ • Rivalries: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/rivalry/ • Derbies: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/derby/ ⸻ #SportsRivalries #FanPsychology #AthleteMindset #BasketballPodcast #MarcLochbaum #PlayOfValues #LithuanianBasketball #SportsBusiness #AthleteIdentity #NBAFans #CoachingPsychology #PhDPodcast #SportsCulture #CollegeBasketball #SportEcosystem
Psychology Behind Sports Rivalries: How It Influences Athletes | Marc Lochbaum | LTUbasketball
In this episode of Play of Values, we sit down with Dr. Marc Lochbaum—a sports psychology expert at Texas Tech University and Vytautas Magnus University—to unpack the powerful youth sports triangle (athlete triangle) that shapes every youth athlete’s journey: child, parent, and coach. This special episode is brought to you in partnership with the Lithuanian Basketball Federation. ⸻ ❤️ Wanna support Play of Values? https://playofvalues.com/become-a-patron/ ⸻ 🧠 What we explore: ✔ Why kids really play sports (hint: it’s not to win) ✔ Why parents lose the plot ✔ How playing time politics destroy motivation ✔ What happens when kids realize effort ≠ talent ✔ The truth about participation trophies ✔ And how we can reignite real love for the game Whether you’re a coach, parent, educator, or sports fan—this one’s for you. ⸻ 👤 Guest: Dr. Mark Lochbaum 🏫 Vytautas Magnus University / Texas Tech University 📍 Topic: Youth Sports Psychology + The Child–Parent–Coach Triangle 🔗 https://marclochbaum.com/ ⸻ 📝 Read the episode breakdown on the blog: 🔗 https://playofvalues.com/youth-sports-triangle/ ✉️ Become part of the best PhD work ever + join the biggest fan survey: 🔗 https://playofvalues.com/subscribe/ 🏀 Presented with support from the Lithuanian Basketball Federation – thank you @ltubasketball for the tools and trust to make this possible. 🔗 https://ltu.basketball/ 🏫 Vytautas Magnus University 🔗 https://vdu.lt/en/ ⸻ #AthleteTriangle #YouthSports #youthsportstraining #BasketballPodcast #SportsPsychology #ParentingInSports #PlayOfValues #MarcLochbaum #LithuanianBasketball #SportsBusiness #YouthDevelopment #CoachingTips #PhDPodcast #SportsEcosystem
The Youth Sports Triangle: How to Keep Kids in Love with the Game | Marc Lochbaum | LTUbasketball
If you’re a sports fan, chances are you’ve got your list of GOATs 🏆 and Sports Icons 🎖️. But wait—aren’t they the same thing? Nope! 👀 This video breaks it down for you in a quick, fun way. 🎥 ⸻ ❤️ Wanna support Play of Values? https://playofvalues.com/become-a-patron/ ⸻ 💡 Wanna dive deeper into the world of GOATs, Icons, and all the buzz that makes sports so thrilling? Check these out: • Sports Icon: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/sports-icon/ • GOAT: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/the-goat/ • Muhammad Ali (THE GOAT): https://playofvalues.com/muhammad-ali-hypegenic-athlete-sports-history/ But that’s not all! Terms like Human Highlight Reel, Pound-for-Pound, and Hypegenic come into play when defining these legends. Curious? Explore more here: • Pound-for-Pound: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/pound-for-pound/ • Human Highlight Reel: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/human-highlight-reel/ • Clutch: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/clutch/ • Hype: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/hype/ • Hypegenic: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/hypegenic/ • Hypegenic-Meter: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/hypegenic-meter/ #GOAT #SportsIcon #PlayOfValues
🐐 What is a Sports Icon? What is a GOAT? Difference Between a Sports Icon and GOAT | Play of Values
1 December 2024
Did you know Saginaw, MI is the best city in the world for producing NBA players per capita? With a population of just 119,000, this small city has produced 9 NBA stars, including legends like Draymond Green, Kenyon Martin, and Jason Richardson. In our latest research, we reveal how Saginaw tops the list of cities producing the most NBA players per 100k residents. And it's not just the US on this list—3 European cities also made the cut! Want to know which cities dominate the basketball world? 🏀 👉 Check out the full breakdown here: playofvalues.com/top-10-cities-that-produced-the-most-nba-players-per-100k/ #NBA #BasketballLegends #SaginawMI #DraymondGreen #SportsResearch
🏀 Saginaw, MI: The NBA Player Factory!
If you love sports, you probably love watching highlights, and if you love that - you love the players that are a walking epitomy of a highlight. ⸻ ❤️ Wanna support Play of Values? https://playofvalues.com/become-a-patron/ ⸻ Players that got all the cameras on them when they enter the stage? That's a human highlight reel. And that's also a hypegenic player and usually these players become sports icons. Wanna learn a little bit more about what you're reading? Watch this quick video and read few of the articles below. • What makes a hypegenic player? 👉 https://playofvalues.com/creating-sports-hype-hypegenic-athlete/ 💡 Want to learn more about the Human Highlight Reels, Sports Icons and what is Sports Hype and Hypegenic players? Visit these Wiki pages: • Human Highlight Reel: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/human-highlight-reel/ • Sports Icon: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/sports-icon/ • Sports Hype: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/hype/ • Hypegenic: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/hypegenic/ • Hypegenic-Meter: https://playofvalues.com/wiki/hypegenic-meter/ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment sharing your favorite sports rivalry or derby! Let’s keep the conversation going. 🙌 #HumanHighlightReel #SportsHighlights #PlayOfValues
What's a Human Highlight Reel? | Play of Values
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