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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
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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093: Why Do Athletes Get So Anxious? Cracking the Code of Pre-Competition Nerves
The role of mental conditioning in helping athletes develop the tools they need to combat feelings of anxiousness
In this episode of Brain in the Game, we dive right into the brain of the anxious athlete – a feeling...
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092: Why Most High Performing Athletes Fall Short of Their Full Potential
In this Episode 92, we dive into the reason why many high performing athletes don't achieve their full potential.
High performance can be tough; it demands consistency and dedication. Let's consider an athlete's...
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091: An Old Mindset Killing the Performance of Today's Athlete
Protecting Your Competitive Edge: The Alarming Impact This One Habit Can Have On Human Performance
We have done so many wonderful things to promote the development and evolution of our species.
However, there is one...
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090: What If I Don't Trust My Coach? Strategies for Athletes and Coaches
All Relationships Move at the Speed of Trust
I've witnessed the crucial role trust plays in the coach-athlete relationship. It's more than just a professional bond, it's foundational for performance. But how do we...
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089: A Coach's Role in Managing an Athlete's Mental Block
The Crucial Role of Coaches in Mental Block Management of Athletes
Managing athletes with mental blocks requires a coach’s immediate attention. In this episode 89 of Brain in the Game, we delve into what we can do, as...
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088: Goal Setting – Does It Work?
Inside the Mind of High Performance Athletes and Coaches: The Science and Strategy of Goal Setting
In this episode of Brain in the Game, we talk about the power of goal setting and how you can set objectives and goals...
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