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105: How to Manage BIG Changes
Adapting when the goalposts suddenly move in high-performance sport (and life)
In Episode 105, we explore what happens when a well-designed long-term plan is derailed by sudden external pressure, and how athletes,...
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104: From Talent to Asset – The Real Business of Sports Management
How Modern Sports Management Really Works for Young Athletes
In this episode of Brain in the Game, Dave Diggle sits down with Kym Cheeseman from Athlete Brand Academy to unpack the real business behind modern sport –...
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103: Parents in Sport – The Biggest Reason Athlete–Coach Relationships Break Down (and How to Repair Them)
The One Mistake Almost Every Sports Parent Makes
In this powerful episode of Brain in the Game, we dig into one of the most emotionally charged dynamics in sport: the relationship between parents, coaches, and...
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102: Understanding Extreme Pressure
This episode of Brain in the Game is a little different. It’s personal.
In this episode I share a story from a time when I worked in high-risk, high-pressure environments where failure wasn’t an option, and the...
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101: Breaking the Performance Anxiety Cycle and Performing When It Counts
Performance anxiety is not a sign of weakness. It’s a cycle. And you can break it.
In this episode of Brain in the Game, we go deep into the Performance Anxiety Cycle, the mental loop that can sabotage your game day...
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100: Building a Better Coach-Athlete Dynamic
Collaboration – The Secret Ingredient to Consistent High Performance
In this milestone 100th episode of Brain in the Game, we dive deep into the essential but often overlooked skill of collaboration and how it impacts...
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099: Knowing Your Role in High Performance Sport
Navigating Roles and Expectations During the Olympics: Parent, Coach, Athlete
As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, the crucial question arises: "What's my role?"
Athletes, coaches, and parents alike grapple with how...
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098: Effective Leadership, and Leadership Shock with Pete Steinberg
It’s a real pleasure to have Pete Steinberg join us on this episode of Brain in the Game, where we have a lively and varied discussion on the universal principles of leadership. From the field to the boardroom, we...
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097: Control vs Collaboration – Adapting Coaching to the Changing Athletic Landscape
"It's such a fine balance in creating the right technical, physical, and mentally prepared athlete to perform."
In this episode of Brain in the Game, we explore the fine balance between control and collaboration in...
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096: Controlling the Critical Balance Between Confidence and Self-Belief
In the latest episode of Brain in the Game we dissect the critical differences between confidence and self-belief. This episode is a little more personal than usual, and my hope is that it will reshape the way you see...
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095: Staying on Track in Those Big Moments – Navigating High-pressure Situations
Navigating High-Pressure Situations
Competition pressure can have a huge impact on your ability to perform in those big moments.
Learning how to perform and what to trust can make all the difference. In episode 95 of...
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094: Three Crucial Ingredients to Performing Under Pressure
In Episode 94 we explore the crucial ingredients that matter the most to every athlete when facing high-pressure situations and performing your best.
We talk about:
✅ The 3 essential ingredients for success under...
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