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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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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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