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Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach (@DrDCoachScience) is an associate professor of Athletic Coaching Education, director of the Center for Applied Coaching and Sport Science at West Virginia University and president of the United States Center for Coaching Excellence. She is an Association of Applied Sport Psychology certified consultant, public relations and outreach head on the AASP e-board and president of the United States Center for Coaching Excellence. Dieffenbach is a professional coach with a category 1 (elite) USA Cycling license and Level II endurance specialization from USA Track and Field. She has coached for more than 20 years at the high school, collegiate, recreational and elite levels and works with coaching education at all levels of performance. Dieffenbach's teaching interests include coaching techniques, professional development and professionalism in coaching, ethics and moral development in coaching, coaching theory, training theory, long term athlete development, long term coaching development, coaching education, sport psychology for coaching and gender and sport. In our discussion today we touch upon an oftentimes controversial yet incredibly important topic for coaches: is there is difference between coaching boys and coaching girls? We discuss the research, the cultural differences, and so much more. There is a reason this is one of our most popular episodes ever. Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls by Mary Pipher Link The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women, by Naomi Wolf Link The Beauty Myth, by Naomi Wolf Link Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys, by Michael Thompson Link Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood, by Lisa Damour Ph.D Link Boys Adrift, by Leonard Sax Link Taking the Field: Women, Men, and Sports, by Michael A. Messner Link Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman, Link US Center for Coaching Excellence www.uscoachexcellence.org Dr. Kristen Nash John Kessel, USA Volleyball Connect With Dr. Dieffenbach Website: https://www.uscoachexcellence.org/ Twitter: @DRDCoachScience LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-dieffenbach-b926843/ BOOK A SPEAKER: Interested in having John or one of our speaking team come to your school, club or coaching event? 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Welcome to another episode of the Performance Psychcast. Today we are very fortunate to welcome back David Durand. David Durand is a sports performance and psychology coach. His background and training is in clinical psychology, while he also has a strength and conditioning certification from the NSCA and a mental performance consultant certification from the AASP. His business, Real Development LLC, offers sports training services that combine mental, physical, and skill development for athletes. David focuses on helping individuals develop through a holistic perspective that increases their long-term potential rather than over emphasising short-term success. Better Than Before: A Psychological Guide for Injured Athletes is a transformative resource that helps athletes use the injury experience to grow—not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and psychologically. Designed for high school and college athletes, this guide delivers research-backed tools to support recovery from the inside out. Book: https://amzn.to/4jB0yJa David: https://realdevelopment.org/about/ Greg: www.arcope.co.uk George: www.focuperform.co.uk The online directory of sport performance specialists. Sportingbounce helps connect specialists in sport psychology, nutrition, sports massage, injury rehabilitation, coaching, and fitness training with clients. With a daily spend on Google Adwords, social media advertising, and excellent organic rankings on search engines your business will get found on sporting bounce. Visit sportingbounce.com to find out how Sporting Bounce can help you. Don't forget that listeners of this podcast can get 50% off the Premium membership package by entering the code performance, that's “PERFORMANCE”, meaning you get the best possible coverage for less than 20 pence a day! #focusperform #arcope #sport #performance #pressure #psychology #stress #anxiety #motivation #confidence #coaching #podcast #podcastsofinsta #business #performance #ThePerformancePsychcast #support #toughconversations #mind #sportingbounce #appliedpractitioner #science #sport #flow #football #coaching #academy #mentalhealth #environment #trauma #PTSD #stress #coping
Ajakirjanikud Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu kohtuvad Vikerraadio igapühapäevases populaarses vestlussaates, et arutleda poliitikaelus toimuva üle. Alates 2024. aastast on saade eetris pühapäeviti kell 12.05.
Ajakirjanikud Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu kohtuvad Vikerraadio igapühapäevases populaarses vestlussaates, et arutleda poliitikaelus toimuva üle. Alates 2024. aastast on saade eetris pühapäeviti kell 12.05.
Ajakirjanikud Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu kohtuvad Vikerraadio igapühapäevases populaarses vestlussaates, et arutleda poliitikaelus toimuva üle. Alates 2024. aastast on saade eetris pühapäeviti kell 12.05.
Ajakirjanikud Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu kohtuvad Vikerraadio igapühapäevases populaarses vestlussaates, et arutleda poliitikaelus toimuva üle. Alates 2024. aastast on saade eetris pühapäeviti kell 12.05.
Ajakirjanikud Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu kohtuvad Vikerraadio igapühapäevases populaarses vestlussaates, et arutleda poliitikaelus toimuva üle. Alates 2024. aastast on saade eetris pühapäeviti kell 12.05.
Ajakirjanikud Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu kohtuvad Vikerraadio igapühapäevases populaarses vestlussaates, et arutleda poliitikaelus toimuva üle. Alates 2024. aastast on saade eetris pühapäeviti kell 12.05.
Ajakirjanikud Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu kohtuvad Vikerraadio igapühapäevases populaarses vestlussaates, et arutleda poliitikaelus toimuva üle. Alates 2024. aastast on saade eetris pühapäeviti kell 12.05.
Ajakirjanikud Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu kohtuvad Vikerraadio igapühapäevases populaarses vestlussaates, et arutleda poliitikaelus toimuva üle. Alates 2024. aastast on saade eetris pühapäeviti kell 12.05.
Stuudios on Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu.
Ajakirjanikud Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu kohtuvad Vikerraadio igapühapäevases populaarses vestlussaates, et arutleda poliitikaelus toimuva üle. Alates 2024. aastast on saade eetris pühapäeviti kell 12.05.
Ajakirjanikud Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu kohtuvad Vikerraadio igapühapäevases populaarses vestlussaates, et arutleda poliitikaelus toimuva üle. Alates 2024. aastast on saade eetris pühapäeviti kell 12.05.
David Durand is a sports performance and psychology coach. His background and training is in clinical psychology, while he also has a strength and conditioning certification from the NSCA and a mental performance consultant certification from the AASP. His business, Real Development LLC, offers sports training services that combine mental, physical, and skill development for athletes. David focuses on helping individuals develop through a holistic perspective that increases their long-term potential rather than over emphasizing short-term success. His new book, B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond, is a guide for coaches looking to make a difference in modern athletes' lives by understanding their brains and bodies on a deeper level and equipping them with tools to increase their health, well-being, and performance.
Ajakirjanikud Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu kohtuvad Vikerraadio igapühapäevases populaarses vestlussaates, et arutleda poliitikaelus toimuva üle. Alates 2024. aastast on saade eetris pühapäeviti kell 12.05.
Ajakirjanikud Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu kohtuvad Vikerraadio igapühapäevases populaarses vestlussaates, et arutleda poliitikaelus toimuva üle.
Ajakirjanikud Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu kohtuvad Vikerraadio igapühapäevases populaarses vestlussaates, et arutleda poliitikaelus toimuva üle. Alates 2024. aastast on saade eetris pühapäeviti kell 12.05.
Stuudios on Anvar Samost ja Huko Aaspõllu.
Stuudios on Huko Aaspõllu ja Anvar Samost.
In this episode, The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) has announced plans to dissolve its national association by the end of the year, while continuing to support local affiliates. Additionally, the Repair Act's progress in Congress has hit a pause as representatives go on recess, with a vote expected to be reconsidered in November. Lastly, the Institute for Automotive Excellence is set to hold a hands-on training for service advisors in Ogden, Utah, focused on enhancing skills in value building, communication, and conflict resolution. Thanks to our sponsor AutoFix Auto Shop Coaching! Schedule your free strategy session here: autofixautoshopcoaching.com
This week on the show we had Theresa Marie Giunta who works as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), and founder and owner of TG Performance, LLC. Theresa works as a Certified Mental Performance Coach, inspiring and empowering individuals to unlock their true potential, own their mindset so they can own their results in performance. Theresa is a former 2X All American Lacrosse Player in both midfield and defense from West Chester University. Theresa understands the need for mental toughness and grit to reach the next level of performance. Certifications: Certified Mental Performance Consultant from AASP; Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Degrees: Bachelors in Psychology from West Chester University; Masters in Kinesiology, the Psychology of Human Movement, Temple University---Connect with Theresa: https://tgperformancemindset.com/___FREE EMAIL COURSEAspiring https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/aspiring-leadAssistant https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/assistant-leadDirector https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/director-lead___From our sponsorsTeamBuildr