About Dr John Pates
Dr Pates advocates for the profound significance of flow states in enhancing performance and productivity across all domains of life. His work underscores how cultivating flow not only optimizes athletic prowess but also fosters peak performance in business, creative endeavors, and personal fulfillment. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Dr John Pates continues to inspire individuals worldwide to unlock their true potential and embark on the journey to great.
A trailblazer in the study of flow states, Dr Pates’s extensive research and publications have illuminated the supernatural effects of flow on performance. His groundbreaking discoveries on the effects of hypnosis on flow states in golf, basketball, and badminton have reshaped the landscape of sports psychology. Through his coaching and flow state training, he has empowered countless individuals to harness the transformative power of flow, enabling them to transcend limitations and achieve unparalleled success.
Dr Pates has been instrumental in shaping the success of major champions in golf and world champions in various sports. His holistic approach extends beyond the realm of athletics, encompassing individuals seeking excellence in all facets of life. As an author, he has penned seminal works such as “How to Achieve Greatness,” “The Miracle Mind,” and “Enter the Zone,” each offering profound insights into unlocking human potential with flow.
Publications
- Pates, J., & Maynard, I. (2000). The effects of hypnosis on flow states and golf performance.
Perceptual and Motor Skills, 91, 1057-1075. - Pates, J., Maynard, I., & Westbury, T. (2001). An investigation into the effects of hypnosis on basketball performance. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 13, 84-103.
- Pates, J., Oliver, R., & Maynard, I. (2001). The effects of hypnosis on flow states and golf-putting performance. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 13, 343-356.
- Pates, J., Cummings, A., & Maynard, I. (2002). The effects of hypnosis on flow states and threepoint shooting performance in basketball players. Journal of Applied Sports Psychology, 16, 1-15.
- Pates, J., & Palmi, J. (2002). The effect of Hypnosis upon Flow States and Short Serve
Badminton Performance. Journal of Excellence, 6, 48-62. - Pates, J., Karageorghis, C. I., Fryer, R., & Maynard, I. (2003). Effects of asyncchronous music on flow states and shooting performance among netball players. Psychology of Sport and Exercise,
4, 415-426. - Pates, J., Cowen, A., & Karageorghis C. (2012). The Effect of a Client-Centered Approach on Flow States and the Performance of Three Elite Golfers. The International Journal of Golf Sciences, 1, 113-126.
- Pates, J., (2013) The Effects of Hypnosis on an Elite Senior European Tour Golfer: A SingleSubject Design. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 61(2): 1–12.
- Pates, J., & Cowen, A. (2013) The Effects of Hypnosis on an Elite European Tour Golfer: A Single-Subject Design. The International Journal of Golf Sciences, 2, 43-53.
- Pates, J. (2014) The Effects of Hypnosis on an Elite Senior European Tour Golfer. Journal of Excellence, 16, 74-83.
- Pates, J., Clancy, D., Kotera Y. (2017). Development and Validation of the Inspirational Leaders Survey (ILS), International Journal of Work Innovation. 2(2-3).
- Pates, J. (2019). Hypnosis in the Clutch. Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research 23 (2), 17205-17211.
- Pates, J & Kingston, K. (2020). “I Got a feeling” Exploring Precognitions in Elite Golfers. Journal of Athletic Excellence.
- Pates, J. (2020). The effects of a clutch based intervention on golf performance: a single subject design. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis.
- Pates, J. & Kingston, K. (2020) Consultancy Under pressure: Intervening in the ‘here and now’ with an Elite Golfer. Case studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology. 4, 1-8.
- Pates, J. & Kingston, K. (2020) Reflections on a long-term consultancy relationship; challenging the beliefs of an Elite Golfer. Case studies in Sports and Exercise Psychology. 5, 1-8.
- Pates, J. ( 2021). Precognitions in Elite Sports: The Role of Intuition. Edge Science.
Books
- Pates, J, Robertson, D and Gardner, M. (2008). Enter the Zone- How to think and play like a champion. Grosvenor House Publishing. ISBN 9781906645328.
- Pates, J. (2012). The Mental Game of Champions. Kindle publications. ISBN 9781909133013.
- Pates, J. (2013). The Practitioner’s Guide to Evidence-Based Golf Psychology. Excellence Publications. ISBN 978-1-909133-06-8.
- Pates, J. (2013). The Players Guide to Evidence-Based Golf Psychology. Excellence Publications. ISBN 978-1-909133-10-5.
- Pates, J (2022). The Miracle Mind. Amazon Publications.
- Pates, J (2023). How to Achieve Greatness. Amazon Publications.