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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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087: Are Superheroes Real?
Are superheroes real?
We're not talking about the web-flinging, cape-wearing, spandex-clad ones we see in movies. We're referring to our internal superheroes, our performance alter egos.
In this episode of Brain in...
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086: Coaching in a Team vs Coaching an Individual Athlete – Is there a difference?
Is coaching as part of a team or coaching an individual different? And as an athlete, is competing as an individual or in a team different?
Yes and No.
The reason I say yes and no is because the ethos I have as a...
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085: How Do I Stay Focused as an Athlete When There are so Many Distractions
Mastering Your Focal Currency: Controlling Where You Put Your Focus
On our latest episode of Brain in the Game, we answer the question: How Do I Stay Focused as an Athlete When There are so Many Distractions?
We...
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084: Why Modern Day Coaches Need Modern Day Coaching
High performance coaching has evolved significantly, driven by advancements in sports science and an understanding of athlete development.
In this episode, we explore modern-day coaching of the modern-day athlete, and...
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083: How Coaches Build an Effective Leadership Group – and why it's so important for the development of you, your team and your athletes
This week on Brain in the Game, we look at something that is a bit controversial when you're trying to create an organisation or a club or a group that's efficient, effective, and responsive. That is, how do you build...
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082: How Do I Turn My Performance Around When I Am In A Slump?
How to Turn Around Your Performance When You're in a Slump
In this episode of Brain in the Game, we discuss how both athletes and coaches can turn an athlete’s performance around when they are in a slump. It's a...
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081: Why Do Athletes Choke Under Pressure
Why do athletes choke under pressure? And why would a coach also choke under pressure?
In fact, the reason a coach chokes and the reason an athlete chokes are exactly the same, and a normal part of being human. And...
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080: How Coaches Can Improve the Mental Performance and Confidence of their Athletes
Building Athlete Confidence: The Role of Coaches
Coaching is a challenging occupation, and coaches can struggle to understand their role and responsibilities. The reality is that coaches can make or break an athlete's...
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079: Momentum, Confidence and Snowballs
Athletes, learn how to put into practice a successful framework to maintain momentum, in order to continue making progress, even if you face setbacks?
In podcast episode 79 we explore momentum, confidence and...
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078: How to Effectively Use Mental Performance Training as an Athlete
Mental Performance can sometimes be mistakenly used as a paracetamol, to be “only used in the case of emergency”.
However, when built into your daily training it can catapult you into a world of high performance and...
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