191 Sports Psychology Basics: Be Proactive If You Want to Succeed #BITESIZE
In today’s short bite sized episode, I chat with Dr Jim Afremow, the co-author of The Leaders Mind. Jim shares with you his thoughts about the field of sport psychology to improve your understanding on what we can offer as practitioners. He also touches on the crossover-between supporting people with performance issues as well as mental health concerns, working with youngsters and the fact mental skills, as is the case with mental toughness can be learned with good support and guidance.
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Podcast episodes to improve your approach to playing sport or coaching
Ep 061: Paul Lyons – Why You Should Build Your Mental Toughness
Ep 084: Dr Jim Afremow and Phil White – Mental Toughness and The Leaders Mind
Ep 121: Doug Strycharczyk and Dr John Perry What Is New? Developments in Mental Toughness Research and Practice
Ep140: Chris Cook – How to Improve Your Mental Strength: Secrets from an Olympian
EP147: Aaron Walsh – The Application of Mental Performance Coaching in Elite Professional Rugby
Relevant blogs to help you improve your approach
Blog – 9 Tips for Children from Olympians
Blog – 3 Tips for Playing with Confidence under Pressure
Blog: 3 Tips to Help You Overcome Setbacks
Blog: Coach Development – Helping Athletes Overcome Fear of Failure
Sport Specific Resources from our Sports Psychology library to help you
Soccer or Football Psychology Resources
Hockey Psychology Resources
Rugby Psychology Resources
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