Performance anxiety is universally applicable to a written entrance test as well as a satellite launch.What this show vividly unravels is, how this is exaggeratedly disastrous for any sport or physical activity, a mere shake of hand, a momentary hesitation could make all the difference.Irrespective of the stage the pressures shown are universal, be it a schoolyard match, or common OCD like disorder, these issues are prevalent and it is a delight to see Dr. Dani tackle them head on.Interestingly, it is the personal life of Dr. Dani that actually keeps us hooked to the show.And, although surprising, I am thankful they extended the show to three seasons. A must-watch for anyone who wants a balance between fun and deep!

I think it is great that they're writing in a gay character and I believe it would have been a wonderful story line. However, the way the show approached this seemed forced and unnatural. The character they used this year has bounced from one personality to another. First he was an asshole antagonist, to a friend, to now gay. Make up your mind, guys! I wish they would have been more thoughtful with such a sensitive and intriguing (sp?) subject. They could have done so much more with it and instead it's just forced and superficial. Really? I don't write for a living and I could have come up with a better story (actually stories) line. Either somebody in an upper office who doesn't know what they're doing is making decisions or they need a better writing crew. Either way, somebody doesn't know WTF they're doing.

Necessary Roughness is a show about an experienced psychiatrist played by Callie Thorne(from Homicide: LOTS and Rescue Me fame) who gets hired to help out the fictional New York Hawks football team to help out with their star wide receiver Terrence "TK" King. Along the way she is also seen helping out other people with their own neurosis. The story of the show also involves the lives of Thorne's characters life especially about her kids. It's actually a quite well thought out show with a lot more depth then you'd expect from a show you'd expect about football. Also the show gives you a lot of behind the scenes perspective of what it's like to run a football team.

I don't know why this show has a rating of 7 where I strongly believe that this deserves a straight out 9. It has everything a good show needs to have to stand out. Good script, great characters well played out, slow moving but worthwhile plot.Dr. Dani Santino is one of my most favorite characters on television.She plays the role of a strong well built character of a single mother with a charisma to cherish and a refreshing smile with expressions that will knock you out. She also knows how to think right through every issue and put her words in an undeniably good notion. Well she should, she's playing the role of this psychiatrist that will solve just about anything that comes her way.More importantly, every episode has a new case, with new top notch players facing difficulties. Their cases will make you think and give you a brief idea of how life can be really difficult sometimes. I myself could relate to a number of them, and go on to fascinate.Then we have Terrence King (TK), key player of the New York Hawks with an intoxicating bad ass attitude towards everyone and a reckless lifestyle that no one can keep up with. This man acts like a baby throughout the season and is kept under control by his counselor cum friend Dr. Santino.The kids are cool as well, and there is nothing more they could do to fit into their roles.Other characters are good with only a few weak links, nothing noticeable. Nonetheless, the central characters have done a good job.This is one of my standout shows this year and you can very easily sit through it. Don't miss out on this one. It was a blast for me, and I can't wait for Season 2.Hats off to Callie Thorne the one that made this show what it is.