Podcasts about sports psychology

Shayamal Vallabhjee is a sport scientist with a masters in psychology and a world renowned mental and strength trainers He was strength and conditioning coach with South African Davis Cup team from 2006-2008, and has worked in cricket, and multiple other sports. He has authored five books on sports science and motivation and his new book is called Breathe, Believe and Balance. In this book, he combines his knowledge and experience from the worlds of science, spirituality, and psychology, plus three years of his life as a monk Drawing from his experience of more than a decade in the sports world, identifying and grooming winning traits in people, Shayamal has helped numerous organisations develop a culture of innovation and adaptability to keep their businesses agile in a competitive environment. Some of his key focus areas include: maximising focus, team building, creating a culture of excellence, and handling pressure. Shayamal is the Founder & Managing Director of HEAL, a sports medicine and high-performance institute in Mumbai, India. He is also an avid ultra-marathon runner, cyclist, and mountaineer who aims to run marathons on every continent and summit the seven highest peaks on each continent in his next project. Follow him at @ShayamalV on Twitter and @Shayamal on Instagram. THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE HITS #1 ON AMAZON!: Thanks for all your support, as the launch of our new book has been phenomenal, hitting #1 in numerous categories and being named the top new release in Sports Psychology.  Please click here and grab yourself a copy of The Champion Teammate today.   Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books and if you leave us a review so we can send you the Live Q and A link. Thanks everyone. REGISTER NOW! The 2023 Way of Champions Conference will be held August 4-6, 2023 at Colorado Academy in Denver, CO. PHIL JACKSON, 11X NBA CHAMPION COACH, AND STEVE KERR, 9X NBA CHAMPION COACH AND PLAYER WILL BE JOINING US AS A VIRTUAL GUEST PRESENTERS FOR THE EVENT. CINDY TIMCHAL, 8X NCAA CHAMPION LACROSSE COACH WILL BE JOINING US IN PERSON AS WELL! Click here to learn more and register.  Register soon to get access to the best hotel rooms right across the street from Colorado Academy. Its going to be amazing to be back in person in 2023!  Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

This week on the pod we interview Hall of Fame Volleyball coach Cecile Reynaud and WeCoach CEO and long time college athlete, administrator, and NCAA admin Vanessa Fuchs to discuss the book Winning Ways of Women Coaches, edited by Reynaud. We've entered a new era of women in coaching. Women coaches across the globe have triumphed, using their expertise, experience, and sustained success to break down barriers and establish new standards of excellence in their coaching roles. Some of the most exceptional women coaches in the world have contributed to this groundbreaking book, each examining a different coaching topic from her unique viewpoint. Representing 15 different sports—including professional football and baseball—and earning more than 50 national championships and dozens of world and Olympic titles, these coaching pioneers provide the acumen and inspiration to succeed in the coaching profession. Today, Jerry and John discuss the story behind the book and some of its most valuable lessons with Cecile and Vanessa, and it is a fascinating talk about this new era of coaching. Learn more about WeCoach at www.wecoachsports.org Grab the book Winning Ways of Women Coaches here: https://us.humankinetics.com/products/winning-ways-of-women-coaches THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE HITS #1 ON AMAZON!: Thanks for all your support, as the launch of our new book has been phenomenal, hitting #1 in numerous categories and being named the top new release in Sports Psychology.  Please click here and grab yourself a copy of The Champion Teammate today.   Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books and if you leave us a review so we can send you the Live Q and A link. Thanks everyone. REGISTER NOW! The 2023 Way of Champions Conference will be held August 4-6, 2023 at Colorado Academy in Denver, CO. PHIL JACKSON, 11X NBA CHAMPION COACH, AND STEVE KERR, 9X NBA CHAMPION COACH AND PLAYER WILL BE JOINING US AS A VIRTUAL GUEST PRESENTERS FOR THE EVENT. CINDY TIMCHAL, 8X NCAA CHAMPION LACROSSE COACH WILL BE JOINING US IN PERSON AS WELL! Click here to learn more and register.  Register soon to get access to the best hotel rooms right across the street from Colorado Academy. Its going to be amazing to be back in person in 2023!  Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

In today's episode we look at working with the subconscious mind to improve self-awareness, overcome self-doubt and reduce your chances of choking when performing.  My guest, Mental Performance Coach, Brandon Epstein shares his wisdom and gives you some ideas and strategies to keep moving forwards. Key Learning Points: Our subconscious mind can be programmed to help us win or lose. A lot of people are unconsciously incompetent, they lack self-awareness and don't live in the present moment. Self-awareness is crucial to be able to grow and overcome performance plateaus. Start by asking yourself the question - how does my emotional experience start? A lot of athletes crave the feeling of confidence when they perform – it is possible to experience this when working with the subconscious. Self-hypnosis can help you reprogram patterns of behaviour that you repeat. Understanding your limiting beliefs and changing them is a helpful approach. By being proactive and using psychological skills training you can give yourself a better chance of thriving under pressure. Connect with Brandon Epstein Website Instagram Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Relevant Podcast Episodes Ep013: Karl Morris – How to stay present like a major champion Ep012: Alessia Bruno – The Yips, Crashes, Trauma in Sport there is hope for Athletes Ep 081: Stuart Wade – Mental Toughness in Combat Sports Ep092: Dr James Hegarty – ACT in Sport, Improving Performance through Mindfulness Ep156: Ruth Chiles – There is Hope: How to Overcome Focal Dystonia Relevant blogs Blog: Mental Preparation for Combat Sports Blog: Would You Like A Secret Weapon in Your Armoury? Blog: Do you try too hard on the golf course? Blog: Why You Should Meditate To Improve Your Sport Performance? Blog: My Child Can't Find “The Zone”

In this episode of Men Doing the Work, James interviews Michael Ceely. Plan, who Michael discusses the role of sports psychology in addressing the mental game of athletes, focusing on strategies for overcoming performance anxiety, empowering athletes, and establishing discipline.Michael Ceely is an elite mindset coach. He helps athletes, teams, and organizations use the power of psychology to get results far beyond their expectations.He is a licensed psychotherapist and holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology.Michael is a lifelong athlete with a particular love for the sport of cycling. During his cycling career, he won two state titles and twice went to the Olympic Trials.Michael sees sports as the ultimate form of human expression. His new book, Make the Break, is debuting soon.In this episode Michael shares his story of how he got into this work and we dig into Performance mindsetCommon internal road blocks athletes faceStrategies for overcoming anxiety Life lessons that come through sportsHis new book Make the BreakFor more about Michael and his work: https://www.michaelceely.com I'm looking for a few men and women to hop on a quick market research call to help me understand what's going on in your world and see what you're looking to learn about us men and what you'd like to see more of from us in relationships! If you're open to helping me with this, and receiving some free coaching as part of it, book in a time below:https://calendly.com/alpharising/bravelove Are you ready to step up and claim the last spot in our group or dive in on some private 1-1 support? Let's connect and discuss whether one of our programs would be a good fit for you!www.calendly.com/alpharising/intro You can find links to all of our free downloadable workbooks and resources here:https://linktr.ee/alpharisingIf you're enjoying this conversation and want to see more regular content on these topics check out our instagram page:www.instagram.com/alpharising.menswork

This episode Brandon is joined by Special guest Mike Waller! We talk Sports Psychology, athletes, tennis and more. Enjoy!!

This week on the show, Julie and Chrissa are joined by Coach Reed Maltbie. Leveraging two master's degrees - Sports Psychology and Early Childhood Development - and 30 years of professional coaching experience, Coach Reed has dedicated his life to creating the very best environments for achieving peak performance.  His book, The Spartan Mindset, now available, focuses significantly on the impact of language on performance. It is a must-read for anyone who strives to be a more effective and supportive communicator in the sporting world and beyond.  We want to hear from you! Tell us about a positive coaching experience you've had. What made it positive or memorable? Let us know by texting or calling our anonymous number: (515)-650-3231 To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236.  Connect with Coach Reed online at:  Web: https://www.coachreed.com/ Book: https://www.coachreed.com/Spartan Positive Discipline Tools: https://www.coachreed.com/positive-discipline-tools-for-coaches Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaiseExcellence Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Coach_Reed Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/Coach_Reed   Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/YouNeedaTraining Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/ Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

In episode #171 of the Demystifying Mental Toughness, former Professional Australian Rugby League player and now an inspiring speaker and personal trainer, David Lindsay talks to me about ways you can improve your vitality to improve your chances of success.  We also touch on Mental Toughness in a Professional Rugby League as well as discussing the psychological side to martial arts. Key Learning Points: When you are smaller than others learning to play to and improve your strengths is important. “The mental game beats the physical game every day.” You can control yourself not your opponent, so don't waste time focusing too much on them. Mental Toughness in a Rugby League setting is all about your ability to keep moving forwards despite pressures that exist. A bigger picture mentality without too much emotion is necessary to perform at the peak of your powers. To psych yourself up, consider energising music or rituals like the All Blacks “Haka.” Visualisation and self-talk are other useful tools to improve your energy and intensity levels. Ensuring you look after yourself with adequate rest and recovery is essential to raise your vitality. Connect with David Lindsay Website LinkedIn Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn 5 Relevant Podcast Episodes Ep015: Nick Grantham – Essential Elements of Rest and Recovery Ep106: Amy Rowlinson – Why is knowing my WHY important? Ep112: David Charlton – How to Deal with Physical Insecurities as a Young Athlete Ep134: David Charlton - Observations: 3 Things That Stop You Achieving Your Goals EP138: Nick Littlehales – Why do the Mentally Tough see Sleep and Recovery as Important 4 Relevant blogs Blog: How To Play Well When You Aren't Feeling Great Blog: Mental Preparation for Combat Sports Blog: Does Your Warm Up Influence How You Perform? Blog: Helping Young Rugby Players Mentally Prepare Before Matches 3 Valuable resources Understanding yourself better – The 4Ts.  Timing, Thoughts, Tension and Temperature Combat Sports Psychology Library Rugby Psychology Library

In episode #55 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview Dr. Kayla Balcom, PhD, a clinical psychologist and sports psychologist for the Atlanta Track Club, Georgia Tech Athletics, and her own private practice clients. You may remember Dr. Balcom from her interview on More Than Miles in Episode #32: Vulnerability is not a weakness, where she discussed her early sports experiences as a figure skater and later as a recreational runner. She also talked about ways to cultivate more positive mental health as individuals including a discussion of improving our self-talk, being vulnerable, and the unfortunate barriers of accessing mental health services. In this second interview, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview Dr. Balcom and pick her brain on sports psychology and how mental health can influence performance as an endurance athlete. Dr. Balcom some of the strategies that she uses to improve performance with her athletes including dealing with fear of failure, maximizing an individuals' best performance level of arousal, leveraging reliable routine (aka “superstitions”), and the power of mental imagery and visualization. She discusses how positive self-talk and belifes take work and why this is partly due to our “survival brain” that fixates on the negative experiences as a protective strategy. She also talks about the importance of mental rehearsal or visualization to improve performance and the factors that can make this most effective (HINT: imagery is best performed in “real time” to mimic an actual event or race). Dr. Balcom also talks about optimal mental states to maximize performance including ways to try to find an athlete's best arousal level to perform well (i.e., not too relaxed, but not overly anxious or stressed out). She also explains some of the nuances of “flow” state and how this may be a great “feel good,” or subjective experience, but may not actually correlate to a high performing state. Dr. Balcom shares some neat insight into why athletes may experience fear of failure and how to overcome these self-limiting beliefs and fears. She also shares some tips and tricks to reframe a less than ideal race and how to overcome disappointing performances and move on to future race success and enjoyment. You will not want to miss this rich discussion with Dr. Balcom and some of the keys to cultivating great mental health for your performance as an endurance athlete! But also, as Dr. Kacy says, “people come in the door for the performance benefits and stay for the overall health benefits.” This episode can provide a great perspective on improving overall mental health as well!

He was a nationally ranked All-Ivy League wrestler at the University of Pennsylvania AND he was an assistant wrestling coach at Springfield College. He is a certified School Psychologist, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, and, along with his brother he now runs Wrestling Mindset, to help wrestlers reach their full potential in wrestling, school and life. He has two master's degrees, including one in Sports Psychology, and his master's degree thesis has been published in the International Journal of Wrestling Sciences. On the faith side, he is the founder of Spiritual Strength, whose aim is "building the total athlete for Christ." And his book, "Spiritual Strength: Building the Total Athlete for Christ," was reviewed and endorsed by Cardinal Burke.

Supporting athletes with perfectionist tendencies is a large part of our work at Inspiring Sporting Excellence. They often display the following characteristics: Difficulties transferring their practice or training to competitive events or matches. Trying too hard. Focusing intensely on results and outcomes. Unable to trust themselves under pressure. High, rigid and often unrealistic expectations of themselves and others. Impatience and a tendency to demonstrate poor body language in the face of difficulties and for some to give up too easily. Being frightened of letting other people down. Having brittle confidence. Letting their own self-worth and self-esteem be influenced by poor sporting performances. Additionally, the perfectionist athlete can be very hard on themselves which informs the content in today's episode where I share a case study and a helpful exercise relating to recovering from mistakes and errors. Key Learning Points When we're not emotionally involved it's easier to be kind and compassionate. Often athletes find it easier to be kinder to team-mates than themselves when difficulties arise. The pressure of being judged and critiqued in sport can impact on an athlete's ability to deal with mistakes. Being kind to yourself as an athlete doesn't mean that you are going soft. Learning how to be more self-compassionate can help you motivate yourself more than fear- based motivational methods. Connect with David Charlton Download THE FOCUSED ATHLETE CHECKLIST Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Relevant Podcast Episodes To Help Perfectionist Athletes Ep129: David Charlton – How to Deal with Self-Criticism using Self Compassion – PT1 Ep130 David Charlton – How to Deal with Self-Criticism using Self Compassion – PT2 Ep131 David Charlton – How to Deal with Self-Criticism using Self Compassion – FINAL PART Ep142: Alessia Bruno – Is Striving for Perfection a Good Thing in Gymnastics? Ep156: Ruth Chiles – There is Hope: How to Overcome Focal Dystonia Other Relevant Blogs And Resources To Benefit the Athlete Who Desires To Be Perfect Coach Development Helping Athletes Overcome Fear Of Failure 5 Ways To Create A Psychological Safe Sporting Environment Are You A Rugby Player With Perfectionist Tendencies? How to Trust Your Skills When You're a Goalkeeper How to Help Children Overcome Fear of Failure How To Play Well When You Aren't Feeling Great Conversations with Kids - Dealing with Criticism Kristin Neff Website on Self-Compassion

Setting realistic goals is perhaps one of the most important pieces of starting out your training on the right foot and one of the most common reasons we see runners struggle with their training. So, today we'll be hearing from  Dr. Grayson Kimball, a Sport Psychology Consultant in the Boston area who is also a big runner himself. In this episode, you'll learn… How to know if your goals are realistic and why this is so important How to combine setting long-term and short-term goals Re-setting your goals after an injury or period of missed running And how to exceed your limits with mental preparation. There are a lot of great insights from this interview that are going to help you plan and prepare for your upcoming fall races. So, let's get to it! Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community  RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: LMNT - Summer Maintaining healthy electrolyte levels will not only improve performance and endurance on the run, but can help with preventing headaches, maintaining a healthy weight, and help with recovery.  That's why we recommend all runners check out Element this summer. It's loaded with everything you need to replenish your electrolyte balance with 1000mg of sodium, 200mg of potassium, and 60mg of magnesium, and doesn't include anything you don't need like extra sugar or anything artificial. Even better, they are currently running a special deal where you can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order. So, order your favorite flavor and get a free sample pack to try out new flavors or share with your running friends.   To get this special offer and make sure you're hydrating properly this summer, head over to drinklmnt.com/runnersconnect. Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers Supplementing with magnesium before you go to bed has been shown in scientific studies to… Increase in muscle oxygenation during high intensity exercise Reduce inflammation  Significantly improve sleep quality Improve aerobic exercise capacity when training. When you're looking for a magnesium supplement, make sure you take one that is organic and has all 7 unique forms of magnesium.  Our recommendation is Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers because it's made with the highest quality, organic magnesium and contains all 7 critical forms. Most other magnesium supplements are synthetic and only contain one or two forms of magnesium, which is simply not enough. For an exclusive offer for Run to the Top  listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/runtothetop   

What does it take to be an accomplished stuntman in popular shows like Buffy, Star Trek, 24, and Stranger Things? Join us as we explore the thrilling world of stunts with the talented Brian Heights, discussing the differences between a stunt player, a stunt performer, and a stunt double. Brian shares some of his most memorable stunts, the scariest one he's ever done, and how sports psychology concepts like open and closed skills play a role in everyday life.Discover the power of play in our lives and the importance of adaptability and flexibility in various situations. Brian reveals how combining work and play leads to a fulfilling life and even puts his playful skills to the test with a game of Survey Battles. If you're interested in learning more about performance psychology, don't miss this exciting insight into Brian's experiences and his published book, as well as Begin Again Performance Psychology.Find Brain Hite at: https://beginagainperformancepsychology.com/Watch the full episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWfYJ8fKVbYChapters:(0:00:19) - Stuntman and Performance Psychology(0:13:53) - Designing a Career With Open Skills(0:23:09) - The Power of Play and Self-Exploration(0:29:21) - Playful HumansChapter Summaries:(0:00:19) - Stuntman and Performance Psychology (14 Minutes)Stuntman Brian Heights discusses the differences between a stunt player, a stunt performer, and a stunt double, sharing memorable stunts like a fiery car sequence in Drive Angry. He also reveals the scariest stunt he's ever done and his work as the founder of Begin Again Performance Psychology.(0:13:53) - Designing a Career With Open Skills (9 Minutes)Open and closed skills in sports psychology involve adaptability and flexibility, as well as rehearsing repetitive movements. Trust in ourselves and our abilities helps us navigate distractions and emotions in various situations. Order and chaos require balance in daily life, and applying the right skills for the situation is crucial. Deliberate practice works well in predictable environments but may be less effective in life's unpredictable nature. The military acronym VUCA reminds us that life is often chaotic and uncertain, requiring adaptable and flexible skills.(0:23:09) - The Power of Play and Self-Exploration (6 Minutes)Exploring the power and benefits of play, combining work and play can lead to a fulfilling and enjoyable life. Intrinsic motivation and the rejuvenating effects of engaging in activities for fun are discussed. Playful skills are put to the test with a game of Survey Battles. For more information on performance psychology, refer to Begin Again Performance Psychology and Brian's published book.(0:29:21) - Playful Humans (1 Minutes)Brian Hyde, a prolific stuntman, shares insights from his book "Begin Again" and explores the importance of playfulness in our lives. Discover your playful personality at playfulhumans.com and engage in team-building events, game shows, and fun keynote speeches. Live in the moment and make the most of today.Support the showSupport the Playful Humans mission to help adults rediscover the power of play: Subscribe to the YouTube channel Subscribe to the Podcast Book a playshop for your team Support our sponsors

In Episode #65, I have an entertaining and thoughtful discussion with Preston . Preston, who lives in Texas, was a Marvel, DC and tv show stuntman for 20 years before injuries caused him to give up that career. He eventually settled on pursuing a Doctoral degree in Sports Psychology. As a former high school standout basketball star, Preston understands what athletes go through mentally-whether it's injury or performance based.  During the interview, Preston shares his experience as stuntman and what lead up to him becoming a stuntman. Preston goes on to share his love of basketball and who his favorite athlete was growing up. We discuss what causes some athletes to not perform up to their potential or capabilities and ways to correct that.Finally, Preston offers his advice to young athletes who maybe struggling to perform at their best in their particular sport. In the end, I offer my 'Three Takeaways' for all athletes.Please listen in to this inspiring and informative interview.As always, thanks for listening. Take care.Support the show

Welcome to episode 96 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is sport psychology. Paul McVeigh is a former Premier League and international footballer who is currently working as a performance psychologist after getting his masters degree in sports psychology. He is also the author of the book “The stupid footballer is dead” and a keynote speaker. In this episode, we spoke about: What it takes to be a professional footballers The importance of a sports psychologist Ronaldo vs Messi How Tony Robbins book changed Paul's life Becoming a keynote speaker Why he started yoga at age 17 And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/tqSGQNQ3BK4  ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education  Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com

This is the second of six episodes featuring our conversations with Dr. Glen Albaugh, author of “Winning the Battle Within” who passed away in Feb 2023 at the age of 91. In this episode from November 2011, Glen discusses the best ways to utilize your practice & warm up. Takeaways include "contingency practice", "Conservative strategy; Aggressive swing". During your practice, focus on: 1. Technique, 2. Practice Like you Play, 3. Trust your swing.Glen was a beloved professor and iconic figure at the University of the Pacific, visionary sports psychologist, and a beloved guest on Golf Smarter. He was also the head coach for the University golf team for more than two decades. Two of his closest friendships were with two Super Bowl winning NFL Coaches, Pete Carroll and Bill Walsh. UoP Men's Golf Program donations https://www.joinpaf.org/giving/ First Tee of San Joaquin https://firstteesanjoaquin.org/get-involved/(P.O. Box 77919 Stockton, CA 95267.) “RENOWNED SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST, PROFESSOR AND GOLF COACH GLEN ALBAUGH WAS LIFE-LONG MENTOR” https://pacifictigers.com/news/2023/2/21/general-renowned-sports-psychologist-professor-and-golf-coach-glen-albaugh-was-life-long-mentor.aspx WINNING THE BATTLE WITHIN (book#1) https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Battle-Within-Perfect-Swing/dp/0984417141/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=cv6nV&content-id=amzn1.sym.ed85217c-14c9-4aa0-b248-e47393e2ce12&pf_rd_p=ed85217c-14c9-4aa0-b248-e47393e2ce12&pf_rd_r=143-6411918-4597021&pd_rd_wg=MHvFS&pd_rd_r=408c30be-5b6c-4668-b601-c66fe051f5e9&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk THE CLUTCH GOLFER FORMULA (book#2) https://www.amazon.com/CLUTCH-GOLFER-FORMULA-Exactly-Precisely-ebook/dp/B082953C85/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=cv6nV&content-id=amzn1.sym.ed85217c-14c9-4aa0-b248-e47393e2ce12&pf_rd_p=ed85217c-14c9-4aa0-b248-e47393e2ce12&pf_rd_r=143-6411918-4597021&pd_rd_wg=MHvFS&pd_rd_r=408c30be-5b6c-4668-b601-c66fe051f5e9&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dskThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3464073/advertisement

One of the hallmarks of Mentally Toughness is the ability to perform well under pressure.  Whether you play golf or cricket, or enjoy gymnastics or netball.  It's the same in your job if you have to stand up and deliver presentations at work. So why do many people struggle with this? Why does thriving under pressure separate the great from the good on occasions? Many things can prevent people to be able to perform in the manner they'd like to when the pressure is on for a host of reasons, including: Performance anxiety A failure to learn from past mistakes Focusing on the wrong things Making practice sessions too comfortable Personality traits, for example your Mental Toughness Off field pressures Today's short bite taken from episode 94 of Demystifying Mental Toughness, touches on this topic where Professor Adam Nicholls shares with you a few ideas to be able to improve the way that you perform under pressure.  Enjoy tuning in! Key Learning Points: Mental Toughness is about an athlete's ability to be able to perform well under pressure, so that their performance is not adversely affected by pressure. Typical signs that someone struggles with pressure are that their routines change, that they speed up or slow down or that they fail to carry out tactics and get caught up in emotion. Experience is an important factor in making good decisions under pressure. Simulating pressure in training and practice is another helpful approach to take. Seeking to improve your self-awareness, being open-minded to learn is also essential so that you can make smarter decisions at critical times. Connect with Adam Nicholls Book: Psychology in Sports Coaches: Theory and Practice LinkedIn Email Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn 6 Relevant podcast episodes Ep166: Mark Bennett MBE - How To Help Athletes and Coaches Reflect On Their Performances Ep094: Professor Adam Nicholls - How to Develop Mentally Strong Rugby Players Ep093: Dan Abrahams - How to Overcome Mental Blocks in Football Ep091: Jarrod Leathem - How to Transfer Your Cricket Skills to Matches Ep089: Will Shaw - How To Transfer Your Golfing Skills To The Course  Ep050: Compilation - Mental Strength Does Not Guarantee Success 5 Relevant blogs Blog: How To Play Well When You Aren't Feeling Great Blog: 5 Coaching Tips to Develop Mentally Tough Footballers Blog: Mental Preparation for Combat Sports Blog: Does Your Warm Up Influence How You Perform? Blog: 3 Tips to Help You Overcome Setbacks 4 Valuable resources Gibbs Reflective Cycle Understanding yourself better – The 4Ts.  Timing, Thoughts, Tension and Temperature Understand your mental toughness tendencies Driscoll's Model of Reflection 3 Great conversations to have with your kids to help them perform better under pressure Conversations with Kids – Fixed Mindset Conversations with Kids – Emotional Rollercoaster Conversations with Kids – Bravery

In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader who takes micronaps during points and not finishing off the point. Here's the question of the week: OHN: I recently noticed that I sometimes take "micronaps" during points. Especially when I hit the ball well, I "reward" myself by resting, rather than aggressively preparing for the next shot. My guess is that this is because my conditioning isn't good enough, so my body is constantly asking for rest. This seems to happen at a subconscious level, leading to frustration when my on-court reactions are inexplicably delayed. How can I stay focused? Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details. Resources for Athletes, Coach, and Sports Parents Learn about Mental Game Coaching For Athletes Download our a FREE Mental Toughness Report Read our Sports Psychology Articles Check out our ports Psychology Audio ProgramsS Check out Tennis Confidence 2.0 Audio program *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on iTunes *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast on Spotify

Jamie Milne is one of the Sunshine Coast's respected, and leading strength and conditioning coaches, and a reputable results-based force in the field of psychotherapy and self-development. Jamie has a unique background in Sports Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Hypnotherapy and as a professional Strength and Conditioning Coach. Improving mental performance, maximising success and getting that mental edge is Jamie's life calling. Jamie's approach is unique in delivery, and the results speak for themselves. Jamie works closely with individuals and sports/business teams to fine-tune their mental aptitude to achieve results. This has led to incredible achievements for both coach and client and has seen Jamie become highly sought after, not only with personal coaching, and team coaching but also as a dynamic presenter through his seminars and guest speaking engagements for corporations such as EUP Bruce Campbells Entrepreneur University program, a multitude of schools, NCP Plumbing Australia, Dementia Australia as their QLD Ambassador, Memory Walk and Jog Ambassador. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest, trainer, coach and author Andrew Simpson and I chat about the youth sport experience today for kids, parents and coaches.  We discuss pressures on kids, coaching and parental pressures and stressors.  We also look at parents who also coach and the difficulties involved in that role, in particular.  Common mindset traps kids fall into are also part of the conversation including the perfectionist kid who has high and unrealistic expectations of themselves and others, social comparisons and kids who carry their sporting identity so that it impacts their self-esteem.  Parents, and coaches in youth sport and teachers may find this episode helpful. Key Learning Points Two big pressures that a lot of kids put on themselves in sports include trying to please others (coach and parents) through their performances. Between 9 and 11 years old children go from focusing on the task at hand to being more aware of others and their thoughts, emotions and behaviours. It is easy as a coach to lose sight of why you coach. Showing kindness and compassion as a coach and parent is a helpful way to help children regulate their emotions. For parents who also coach their children setting boundaries of when you're a coach and a parent is vital. Children can find it difficult to regulate their emotions in sport due to performance demands. Parents can consider themselves as role models whilst standing on the sidelines.  If they get animated their children may follow suit. Bribery when parenting is unhelpful in trying to promote intrinsic motivation. Sports are what you do and are not who you are. Connect with Andrew Simpson Instagram Website Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to Conversations with Kids Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Relevant Podcast Episodes Ep154: David Charlton – How Do I Go About Controlling The Controllables To Help My Sport Performance? Ep145: David Charlton – How Can I Help My Children Who Suffer With Nerves Before They Compete? Ep141: David Charlton – How to Help a Child Who Wants to Quit Sport Ep122: Camilla Knight – Helping Your Children Get The Most From Their Sporting Experiences Ep082: David Charlton – Supporting Children in Sport with Positive Feedback Relevant Blogs Blog: Helping a Critical Child When You're a Parent Blog: How to Help Children Overcome Fear of Failure Blog: How to Support an Angry Young Athlete Blog: How to Help Kids Overcome Performance Anxiety Blog: 9 Tips for Children from Olympians Relevant Resources Sports Psychology Resources for Youth Sport (Blogs, Podcasts, Video's) Sport Psychology for Children and Parents Child and Youth Motivation for Sport Quiz Parent Motivation for Sport Quiz

In today's episode of Demystifying Mental Toughness we dip back into the archives and take a short bite from episode 13 where leading performance coach Karl Morris and I chat about emotional control an essential ingredient of Mental Toughness.  Karl goes on to share a very simple and effective strategy for those people who find it hard to let go of mistakes, stay calm and level headed. Or the golfer or athlete who gets too excited and finds they can think too far ahead when they're performing well.  It's a strategy for golfers however if you get creative this concept can be applied to any sport or setting.  Enjoy Tuning in!  Key Learning Points Play a round of golf and look to observe your behaviour.   Make a note of your reactions to shots or how you you spend time between shots. Why not use a mental scorecard to engage your competitive side by scoring your reactions on the course? Tick if you remained present or cross if you could have handled things better.  If you train yourself to react well and you go on to swing it well, you start getting very close to playing to your full potential. Good players get ahead of themselves, everyone does. However good players are quick at noticing when their mind is stuck in the past or when they get caught trying to predict the future. They are then quick to move on after recognising it.  Connect with Karl Morris Website LinkedIn Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To Listen to Relevant Podcast Episodes to Help You Lower Your Scores Ep013: Karl Morris – How to stay present like a major champion Ep099: Trevor Jones – How to Deal with Overthinking on the Golf Course Ep160: Brian Hemmings - Golf Psychology: What You Can Expect and Why It Can Help You Blogs To Improve Your Golf How to Play Great Golf Under Pressure 5 Tips to Help You Perform Fearlessly When You Compete Do you try too hard on the golf course?  For More Resources so You Can Shoot Lower Scores on The Golf Course Golfers Mental Scorecard Golf Psychology FAQs Psychology of Golf Library Podcasts to Help You Manage Your Emotions Better Ep092: Dr James Hegarty – ACT in Sport, Improving Performance through Mindfulness Ep124: Dr Keagan Hadley – Long Term Injuries: How to Confront Difficult Thoughts and Emotions EP136: Charlotte Potts – Overcoming Tough Times in Professional Women's Football and Bouncing Back Stronger Blogs to Help You Master Your Mind Guided Mindfulness Meditation Practices with Jon Kabat-Zinn Using ACT and Mindfulness to Improve Your Sporting Performances Why You Should Meditate To Improve Your Sport Performance?

Many athletes and coaches understand that one measure of Mental Toughness, COMMITMENT, showing maximum effort, making promises and keeping them, setting goals and not getting to side-tracked is vitally important.  What this can also mean is a lot of athletes and coaches get carried away with simply being busy and trying to improve.  This often results in performance plateaus.  Why is that?  A trap that many people fall into is a failure to learn from mistakes and performances.  This challenge is the motivation for creating this episode with leading performance coach, Mark Bennett MBE, where we discuss live decision making from an athlete and coaches' perspective.  We also chat about individual sports and team sports, the differences, working with multi-disciplinary teams, hot and cold review processes and a lot more.  Enjoy tuning in!     Key Learning Points: Coaches are a huge influence on how athletes go on to make decisions and reflect on those decisions when they're playing their sport in the moment. Helpful processes in decision making link to ensuring emotions are managed, environmental factors are controlled, being able to reflect live whilst understanding how choices in the execution of skills go on to influence the outcome. Helpful questions to ask yourself, start with – Am I in an effective state? Recognising if your ego gets in the way of your performance is essential for both coaches and athletes. Outcomes and too much though on technique can confuse a lot of golfers and impact their performance negatively. Connect with Mark Bennett MBE LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook Performance Development Systems, PDS Coaching Website Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To Listen to Related Podcast Episodes Ep069: David Charlton - David on Being Tough Vs Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin Part 1 Ep086 – David Charlton: Observations – How to Learn From Setbacks Ep121 – 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 Ep154: David Charlton – How Do I Go About Controlling The Controllables To Help My Sport Performance? 4 resources to read to help you make better decisions 3 Tips to Help You Overcome Setbacks Make Better Decisions to Help Your Sport Performance Resilient And Mentally Tough 9 Things You Can Learn From Tiger Woods Driscolls Model of Reflection 3 Great conversations to have with your kids that relate to reflecting Conversations with Kids - Values Conversations with Kids - Emotional Rollercoaster Conversations with Kids – Sports Coach

John Cunningham has proven to be the perfect fit for the Bearcats, packing win after win into his time on Clifton Heights since taking the helm at the University of Cincinnati in December 2019. In his first few months on campus, Cunningham led the Bearcats' response to the COVID-19 pandemic and created the Next Level Success Fund to provide the necessary resources to achieve competitive success and crucial support for UC's student-athletes. In 2021, Cunningham spearheaded Cincinnati's charge to obtain an invitation to join the Big 12 and launched the $100 million Day One Ready Campaign initiative. The Day One Ready Campaign will raise money in the areas of student-athlete wellness, signature facilities and operational resources to compete for championships in its new conference, which Cincinnati will join July 1, 2023. The construction of a new indoor practice and performance facility, with architects Gensler and MSA Sport on board, on campus will serve as the anchor project of the campaign. Cunningham restructured his leadership team to provide a new focus on internal and external operations and tapped Wes Miller to lead the men's basketball program. The Bearcats' football program found unprecedented success in 2021, winning a school-record 13 games and a second consecutive American Athletic Conference Championship en route to becoming the first non-“Power Five” team to take part in the College Football Playoff. Cunningham has focused attention and resources on student-athlete-centric initiatives such as hiring the department's first ever Directors of Sports Psychology and Sports Nutrition, while prioritizing student-athlete mental health and wellness and revamping the athletics department One Team DEI Committee. In the spring of 2021, Bearcats student-athletes achieved a GPA of 3.369, marking the ninth-straight semester with a collective GPA of 3.3 or higher. Six student-athletes collected Academic All-America accolades for the 2021-22 school year, as well. Before joining the Bearcats, Cunningham oversaw the external operations at three NCAA Division I institutions, Boise State, Syracuse and Minnesota and served as a sport administrator for bowl teams, conference-championship teams and NCAA Tournament teams. Cunningham started his career in collegiate athletics as the compliance coordinator at the University of Maryland. A 2001 TCU graduate, Cunningham received a law degree from the University of Nebraska's College of Law in 2005. He and his wife, Caitlin, have twin sons, Gus and Hank.

Goalkeeping is arguably the most difficult and mentally challenging position on the football or soccer pitch.  Common psychological challenges goalkeepers face include; dealing with pressure due to being the last line of defence, coping with mistakes, managing emotions, maintaining focus on the pitch in matches and in training, as well as communicating effectively with team-mates. In today's episode Andy Elleray, an author and goalkeeping coach, who has worked for clubs such as Chelsea and Bristol Rovers, and within the female game for the English and Welsh Football Associations joins me and shares some fantastic insights into the demands of goalkeeping as well as highlighting how to deal with the pressures better. Key Learnings You will have difficult periods in your career as a goalkeeper. Making mistakes as a goalkeeper is inevitable. Goalkeeping coaching can test your communication skills, managing goalkeepers who are the preferred choice and those who are out of the team. Helping goalkeepers manage the controllables is important. Young goalkeeper's brain is not fully developed therefore they can experience big emotions as a result of the challenges of the GK role, which they can struggle to deal with. Trigger words or physical triggers (using sweat bands or super-hero bands) can help goalkeepers move on more quickly from mistakes. Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Connect with Any Elleray Website LinkedIn Twitter: @andyelleray / @lilys_goal  Relevant Podcast Episodes Ep08: Brendan Pearson - Academy Football, Professional Football, Injuries and Early Retirement Ep087: Carl Bell – From Professional Football and Goalkeeping to Physiotherapy Ep093: Dan Abrahams – How to Overcome Mental Blocks in Football Ep146: John Nassoori – What Is The Role Of A Sports Psychologist In Football? Ep151: Compilation - Football Psychology: 50 Ways You Can Improve Your Performance Other Valuable Football or Soccer Resources  Goalkeeping Psychology | Mental Skills for Goalkeepers  Soccer Psychology | Mental Skills for Football Youth Sports Psychology | Mental Skills Training for Kids and Parents Frequently Asked Questions about Football or Soccer Psychology Frequently Asked Questions about Goalkeeping Psychology

Dawn Brown, M.D., teaches adults with ADHD how they can use sports psychology techniques to maintain focus, prioritize winning, and overcome the daily challenges associated with the condition.

In this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience: Women in Sports series, host Kate Foley sits down with Vegas Summer League (VSL) Alumni, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and DSW Candidate Talyah Polee. Talyah completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 2010. Her introduction to the sports industry was when she interned at the Las Vegas Summer League from 2012-2017. Soon after, Talyah landed her first role as a Client Services Coordinator at Wasserman.In this episode, Kate and Talyah discuss the following:Talyah's experiences as a student-athleteTalyah's path into the Las Vegas Summer League internship program & WassermanHow Talyah balances her personal & work lifeThe progression of normalizing mental health awarenessWhile a resident of Denver, Talyah Polee was crowned Miss Colorado USA in 2014 and represented Colorado at the Miss USA 2015 pageant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During her years at UNLV, she competed three times at Miss Nevada USA while competing as a Track & Field athlete. Talyah earned her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California Baptist University (CBU) and is currently pursuing her Doctoral of Social Work (DSW) at CBU.Follow SBC: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookFollow Kate Foley: LinkedIn | Instagram | TwitterFollow Talyah Polee: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Trauma refers to a deeply distressing or disturbing experience or event that can overwhelm an individual's ability to cope and potentially cause lasting psychological, emotional and physical effects.  In this bitesize episode, my guest, author and motivational speaker Steve Judge tells me about his inspiring journey. In 2002, Steve was involved in a car crash near Sheffield, crushing both of his legs and very nearly losing his life.  The episode highlights how Steve learned to walk again, he also shares some advice on how he picked himself up from rock bottom. Enjoy tuning in! Key Learnings Steve highlights how setting short term goals helped him. Benchmarking and measuring his progress he found beneficial. Being kind to yourself during tough times is important. Social support is essential when we suffer difficulties. Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Connect with Steve Judge Website Steve Judge on LinkedIn Relevant Podcast Episodes Ep002: Steve Judge –  How to Deal with Adversity Ep014: Alessia Bruno – The Yips, Crashes, Trauma in Sport there is hope for Athletes Ep092: Dr James Hegarty – ACT in Sport, Improving Performance through Mindfulness Ep131 David Charlton – How to Deal with Self-Criticism using Self Compassion – FINAL PART Ep158: Dr Paul Gorczynski – How to Develop and Implement Mental Health Literacy Strategies Relevant Blogs Using ACT and Mindfulness to Improve Your Sporting Performances Why You Should Meditate To Improve Your Sport Performance? Mental Health Guidance For Coaches When Supporting Athletes Bullying – The Dark Side of Sport Creating a Mentally Healthy Sporting Environment

889: It's Masters Week which means Spring is here and golf is in the air. It also means we get to visit again with the grandson of legendary golfer Bobby Jones, Dr. Bob Jones IV. Bobby Jones, the most successful amateur golfer in history, in addition to being the most famous athlete in the world during the 1920s, was responsible for both the creation of Augusta National alongside course architect Alister MacKenzie, and the founding of The Masters Tournament in 1934. In this conversation Dr. Bob tells stories about how Bobby Jones felt about calling the tournament “The Masters”, what it was like in the Jones household, and why Bobby Jones was considered a hero to so many. For more visit bobbyjones.org, bobbyjonescsf.org, and drroberttjones.com. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #205, is #6 of 9 episodes featuring our conversations with Tony Manzoni. This episode addresses the biggest questions Tony received about the Single Pivot Swing vs Stack & Tilt. Tony was an amazing golf instructor who passed away in 2018. We first met him in 2009, and in the dozen or so times he was on the podcast with us, emails flooded in with more positive feedback than any other teacher featured. Tony's book, The Lost Fundamental, One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever, which was out of print when he passed away, is once again available on Amazon including Kindle format. Tony's video of the same name was also out of circulation, but can now be seen online. If you'd like to gain access please write to me directly via email GolfSmarterPodcast@Gmail.com or clicking on the Hey Fred button at golfsmarter.com. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com/golfsmarter to take your business to the next level today. This episode is also brought to you by Healthycell. Go to heathycell.com/GOLFSMARTER and use promo code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off your first order. Golf Smarter has been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts. Become a Golf Smarter Ambassador by introducing our next episode! For your effort you'll receive a choice of prizes including:A box of ODIN balls of your choice with the Golf Smarter logo. ODIN Golf is the only golf brand that sponsors and pays everyday golfers! See our custom page at odin-golf.com/pages/golfsmarter.A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can choose from a large variety of styles of gloves in 26 sizes!A private link to Tony Manzoni's video “The Lost Fundamental”.Write to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com and we'll send you simple instructions and a brief script to record for the intro of the show. In addition to sharing your home course, you now have the opportunity to offer your favorite Golf Smarter lesson, episode, insight or teacher.

The “yips” is a term commonly used in golf.  It describes sudden and unexplained losses of fine motor skills which impact on putting strokes and golfers chipping action.  It is argued that somewhere between 32 and 47% of serious golfers have been affected by the yips at some point.  The yips can be a very complex challenge to overcome where many golfers simply change technique and equipment numerous times.  Sports psychologists are advocates of the use of hypnosis, relaxation and visualisation techniques, as well as carefully thought out practice routines to help golfers regain confidence and trust in their putting stroke.  In this bitesize episode, my colleague Dr Alessia Bruno tells you more about the yips, what happens in the brain as well as offering you some hope if you experience this debilitating condition, where she refers to techniques such as Brainspotting and EMDR as a way to help you enjoy your golf or sport again. Key Learning Points: The yips is a type of performance anxiety where motor skills are impacted. Golfers tend to become very rigid and controlling when performing a skill. The yips is a serious problem which can seep into other areas of your sport. The yips can cause many athletes to quit their sport. When the yips occurs, a fight or flight or freeze response occurs. The limbic system is activated when we're fearful, especially the amygdala. Brainspotting and EMDR are techniques that allow us to process the memory without getting activated when we play golf or sport. Connect with Dr Alessia Bruno Website Articles, Videos and Podcasts Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To Listen to Other Useful Podcast Episodes Ep013: Karl Morris – How to stay present like a major champion Ep012: Alessia Bruno – The Yips, Crashes, Trauma in Sport there is hope for Athletes Ep092: Dr James Hegarty – ACT in Sport, Improving Performance through Mindfulness Ep101: Compilation - 25 Mental Game Secrets to Improve Your Golf Ep156: Ruth Chiles - There is Hope: How to Overcome Focal Dystonia For More Resources so You Can Shoot Lower Scores on The Golf Course 10 Mental Game Tips from Leading Experts to Improve Your Golf Do you try too hard on the golf course? Psychology of Golf Library Further resources on the yips and mental blocks Yips Podcasts Mental Blocks Podcasts Mental Blocks Articles

Today in episode #162 of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast I chat with Sun Sachs and Ed Gibbins, owners of Rewire Fitness about flow states.  When you have a sense of control, are at peace, have a quiet mind and an inner calmness about you.  We discuss the characteristics and importance of flow states, as well as touching on how you can find “flow.” Key Learning Points: Understanding self-care can help perfectionist athletes. The perfectionist can be relentless in their pursuit of excellence impacting negatively on their relationships and other areas of their life. Taking yourself and situations too seriously can be a trap perfectionists fall into. A flow state is where your mind is calm, your awareness is increased and you make quick smart decisions. When you are in flow you aren't thinking about the past or future, it is the here and now. A quality of flow is a loss of self-consciousness and a task only focus. Visualisation, Mindfulness and Sports Hypnosis are great ways to get into the Flow. What is your “flow trigger?” If you haven't got one, create one! Connect with Sun Sachs and Ed Gibbins @ Rewire Fitness Website Instagram Linkedin Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To Listen to Flow State Related Podcast Episodes Ep002: Steve Judge –  How to Deal with Adversity Ep007: Toby Flood – How Elite Athletes Mentally Prepare Ep063: David Charlton – 7 Reasons Why Golfers Should Visualise Ep 081: Stuart Wade – Mental Toughness in Combat Sports Ep099: Trevor Jones – How to Deal with Overthinking on the Golf Course Blogs to read to induce a Flow State 3 Ways to use Visualisation so that You are Mentally Prepared to Win How to Quieten the Mind when Fighting My Child Can't Find "The Zone" Using ACT and Mindfulness to Improve Your Sporting Performances Why You Should Meditate To Improve Your Sport Performance? 3 Great conversations to have with your kids that relate with flow states Conversations with Kids - Relax and Unwind Conversations with Kids - Gratitude 1 Conversations with Kids – Gratitude 2

David Wheeler is a professional footballer who plays for Wycombe Wanderers. With over 300 professional appearances under his belt, David is a seasoned professional with vast experiences in the game. As a young boy, and at the start of his professional career, David suffered from severe anxiety, which led him down a path of exploration. While still playing, David chose to enhance his knowledge and experiences outside of the game, and now holds a Master's degree in Sports Psychology. 

In episode #161 I chat with Author, Coach Educator and Performance Rugby Consultant, Paul Phillips.  We discuss his experiences of developing high performance cultures in professional rugby.  Paul also shares some research on tackling and how to overcome fears with helpful triggers as well as other fascinating insights. Key Learning Points: In Rugby at the lower levels fear is very prominent. Establishing values and behaviours that are coupled with a vision for the team and club is an essential part of culture development. Why can't we generate behaviours before thoughts and emotions? James Clear's two-minute rule in the book Atomic Habits is a good way to start to develop habitual behaviours. The size of the opponent in rugby can be a big factor in activating fear. Visual, kinaesthetic and auditory cues and triggers are helpful in dealing with fear when tackling. Using metaphors such as images of animals or superhero's is a helpful trigger for adults and children. The development of positive relationships between players and coaches is a hallmark of high performing teams. Extrinsic environments are rife largely down to the way messages are communicated from senior staff and coaches in clubs and organisations. Too much focus on external factors results in lower emotional control. Connect with Paul Phillips LinkedIn Book: How to Create Culture: In Rugby Union Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To Listen to Rugby Orientated Podcast Episodes Ep039: John Fletcher – How to Develop Fearless Athletes Ep094: Professor Adam Nicholls – How to Develop Mentally Strong Rugby Players Ep104: Seb De Chaves –  The Psychological Demands of Elite Professional Rugby Ep127: Paul Trainor – The Application of Mental Toughness Training in Elite Professional Rugby League EP147: Aaron Walsh – The Application of Mental Performance Coaching in Elite Professional Rugby Ep153: Rugby Psychology Compilation - 25 Ways You Can Improve Your Performance Helpful Rugby Orientated Resources Blog - Overthinking on the Rugby Pitch Blog - Are You A Rugby Player With Perfectionist Tendencies? Case Study – Supporting a Rugby Player to Overcome Self-Doubt Blog - Playing Rugby at Your Best Under Pressure Blog – 5 Ways to Create a Psychological Safe Sporting Environment Rugby Psychology | Mental Skills for Rugby Resources

Dr Delice Coffey is a Clinical & Sports Psychologist, and creator of the D. Coffey Foundation for Athletics & Education, PLUS a returning guest to The Broken Brain! In this episode you will learn how to manage and increase your performance, goal setting, and also how Dr Coffey went about starting and managing a nonprofit. Learn more about her work at www.drdcoffey.com/foundation  Consider supporting The Broken Brain by becoming a Patreon subscriber at www.patreon.com/brokenbrain.

Carla is a chartered sport and exercise physiologist and senior lecturer in applied sports psychology at St. Mary's University, UK. She has a keen interest in endurance performance inspired by her work providing mental support at running events. She researches and teaches sport psychology and works as a sport psychology practitioner. Carla's website-https://www.carlameijen.com/Carla's book-https://www.carlameijen.com/bookenduranceperformanceResearch Essentials for Ultrarunning newsletter-https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunningBuy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible.Information on coaching-https://trainright.com/Koop's Social MediaTwitter/Instagram-@jasonkoop

Duncan McCarthy is a Sports and Performance Psychologist who works with golfers on the PGA TOUR and the DP World Tour. A former Touring Pro, McCarthy understands the ins and outs of competitive golf.  He parlays that experience, alongside his degree in Sports Psychology, to help golfers of all skill levels sharpen their mental games and channel their focus for better scores and performances. He joins #OntheMark to share five insights guaranteed to help you improve your mental game: He addresses: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness and Knowing Who You Are, Time Management on the Course, Self-Talk for Confidence, An Attitude of Gratitude and its effect on Performance, and Seeking the Positives in a Bad Situation. A sound mental game is as important a skill as any, and Duncan's candid, simple to understand and apply assessments/insights are sure to put you on the correct track to success. This podcast is available as a Vodcast on YouTube. Seach youtube.com/@markimmelman

When you imagine a high-performance athlete, what qualities do they possess? Determination perhaps? Grit? Tenacity? According to today's guest, self-compassion is actually the key to success.This week Sara chats with Sports Psychologist Dr. Erin Ayala. Beginning as a professor of Sports Psychology, Erin now takes on clients in all realms of sport - from triathletes to golfers, to rock climbers.Erin shares some key takeaways from the athletes she's worked with, highlighting the importance of self-compassion and a growth mindset. Erin and Sara discuss how levels of arousal can alter our ability to perform as we move from rational to emotional thinking and even gives some insight into Feisty Media's latest project!Follow Erin on Instagram @erineayalaDownload the Feisty Female Athlete Guide:https://www.womensperformance.com/ Join the waitlist for Fueled: A comprehensive nutrition course for active women by Feisty Media | Coming April 2023:https://www.womensperformance.com/fueled-waitlist Learn More about the Feisty Kona Tri-Cation:https://www.feistytriathlon.com/trication Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ Support our Partners:InsideTracker: Get 20% off at insidetracker.com/feisty Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code PERFORMANCE at https://www.previnex.com VJ Shoes: Use code FEISTYVJ for $20 off a pair of shoes at https://vjshoesusa.com/pages/feisty

Golf Psychology is only for top, elite professionals such as Rory McIlroy or Jon Rahm.  Only work with a Golf Psychologist if you have a problem. A Golf Psychologist will fix you in one session. Working with a Golf Psychologist will take place on a “couch.” These statements are all myths that some golfers believe are true yet couldn't be farther from the truth.   The role of a Sport Psychologist who supports golfers is varied.  It includes sitting down strategizing and going “deep” at times with the use of psychological skills training.  However, it also includes considering more helpful ways to practice and how to manage your time on and off the golf course.  Sessions can take place in a club houses, in confidential spaces, on putting greens, chipping greens, driving ranges and on golf courses. In today's episode of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast, Dr Brian Hemmings joins me  where we discuss his work as a Sports Psychologist in golf, the importance of the relationship between the practitioner, the coach and client, as well as frequent challenges faced by golfers, quiet eye training and a lot more.  Enjoy Tuning in! Key Learning Points: There is less of a stigma of working with a psychologist in golf than a lot of sports. The golf environment is a lovely place to work for a golf psychologist. Many golfers lose confidence so quickly when playing competitively. The relationship you form with the golfer is critical. Experiential knowledge of working with players on putting greens and seeing them behave differently in practice has helped me in my work. Expectations that people place on themselves can mean they make golf a lot more difficult than it needs to be. Quiet eye training is very helpful for improving short putting. Many golfers find transitions very challenging, from the step up to national squads to, turning professional to moving up to the DP World Tour. Connect with Dr Brian Hemmings LinkedIn Website Golf Psychology Coaching Certificate - PROMO CODE - David Charlton Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To Listen to Other Useful Podcast Episodes Ep017: Gio Valiante - How to Play Fearless Golf Ep068: Andrew Nicholson – How Hard Is It To Become A Tour Professional Golfer?  Ep089: Will Shaw - How to Transfer Your Golfing Skills to the Course Ep099: Trevor Jones – How to Deal with Overthinking on the Golf Course Ep101: Compilation - 25 Mental Game Secrets to Improve Your Golf Ep118: Dr Bob Winters – How to Help Golfers Overcome their Mental Game Challenges For More Resources so You Can Shoot Lower Scores on The Golf Course 10 Mental Game Tips from Leading Experts to Improve Your Golf Do you try too hard on the golf course? Golfers Mental Scorecard Golf Psychology FAQs Psychology of Golf Library

This week Peter and Duncan have the pleasure to talk to clinical and sports psychologist Dr. Micheal J. Whitman who adds incredible insight on a variety of poker and sports related topics such as: competition, disruptive behavior, dealing with downswings/adversity, growth and many others.Dr Michael has been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years (https://www.drmichaelwhitman.com/).When he is not working with patients or playing poker, he is busy writing about the psychological aspects of Tennis (https://www.amazon.com/Psychological-Analysis-Tennis-Michael-Whitman/dp/1662905661).He is also running the highly rated podcast: The shrink in Beverly Hills (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shrink-in-beverly-hills-podcast/id1392797526).If you have any comments/questions, you can visit the online platform, Greatness Village: https://greatnessvillage.com/To learn more about the Free Nuffle promotion, visit: https://freenuffle.comCPG Cash Game Courses!Preflop Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/Preflop-BootcampFish in a Barrel: http://bit.ly/fish-in-a-barrelNeutralize Flop Leads: https://bit.ly/2OkN8Yt

Dan Abrahams is a world-renowned sports psychologist, best-selling author, and Host of the Sport Psych Show. We were fortunate to meet Dan at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, where he shared stories of his experiences working with some of the top footballers in the world, and gave practical and insightful advice for young players on how to train their mental capacity to achieve high performance. Dan Abrahams: @danabrahamssport Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory YouTube: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/footypod/support

Here from John O'Malley, Shannon Thompson, Kelly Christensen, and Sinclaire Johnson. You can find the full video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr-510ZW1Ac&feature=youtu.be More mental skills videos at www.coachjayjohnson.com/mental_skills_HS Here's what coaches and athletes are saying about the Mental Skills course: https://testimonial.to/mental-skills-for-high-school-runners/all "I look forward to Jay's weekly emails because they are phenomenal reminders for me as a coach." - Isaiah Remington Get the newsletter here - www.coachjayjohnson.com Articles for High School Coaches: www.coachjayjohnson.com/blog Links to FREE Downloads and Videos: www.linktr.ee/coachjayjohnson Twitter: @coachjayjohnson Instagram: @coachjayjohnson

Director of the WNBA and NBA Mind Health and clinical and sport psychologist Dr. Kensa Gunter discusses her path to becoming one of professional sports leaders in mental wellness, how athletes' courage and vulnerability are changing mental health conversations globally and the media's role in sharing these stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Housley joins me today for a conversation full of noteworthy thoughts and takeaways. Kevin is the creator of Firefighter Craftsmanship and is working on his Masters in Sports Psychology. I honestly took more notes during this conversation than I ever have while trying to host at the same time. Among other topics Kevin explains the Self Determination Theory (SDT) and gives insight on how fire service leaders can use it as a guide to keep their people motivated and engaged. Bring a pen and paper and after you finish the episode go the free resource Kevin created for the listeners to help you work through the SDT model with your crew members. Find that resource at https://firefightercraftsmanship.com/crew/Kevin is also the creator of the Emergency Responder Academy website where you can go to get classes or if you're an instructor, you can share your classes there as well.Go check it out at Homepage | Emergency Responder AcademyWebsite - Firefighter CraftsmanshipHome - Firefighter CraftsmanshipFacebook - (20+) Firefighter Craftsmanship | FacebookInstagram - Firefighter Craftsmanship (@ffcraftsmanship) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube - (109) Firefighter Craftsmanship - YouTube

Dr. Oelberger is a licensed Psychologist based in Los Angeles. He received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology through the Saybrook Graduate School in San Francisco, with an emphasis in Spirituality and Consciousness. He holds ACT board certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a Certification in Sports psychology- having trained with a Navy Seal in order to target emotional obstacles to performance amongst athletes. Dr.Oelberger has attained the rank level of Shodan, in Shaolin kempo martial arts and was awarded this rank in the Shaolin temple in Deng Feng, China in the summer of 2013.  Richard has a book published on the integration of spirituality and psychology entitled, “Qualitative Kabbalah: The Value of Living a Spiritual System”. His Master's thesis focused on Treatment and understanding of Post -Traumatic Stress disorder, specifically cultural and historical trends and implications for treatment. Richard Oelberger, PhD offers his own unique style of psychology differentiating him amongst traditional forms of psychology, integrating a model of psychology combining Somatic and body oriented psychotherapy with mindfulness and spiritual approaches. He hosts a bi weekly Podcast on his Richardlistens channel on Apple Podcasts on topics surrounding channeling your own inner hero, covering the field of Performance, Human transformation, and Sports Psychology related interests. He continues to coach multiple youth sports teams and actively engages community development of sport and team building. He offers treatment for: Sports and performance issues Body oriented processing of stress and trauma Anxiety/Depression Addiction, Gambling, and Recovery Issues Relationship Issues Stress Reduction Skills Performance Enhancement Visualization Skills and Meditation Mind/Body Training Transformational Character Development

In this episode of Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, Host Larry Weidel is joined by Steffany Hanlen, CEO of Skatetech Group of Companies. They delve into how a champion's curiosity ultimately helps them; the state of sports psychology before she became a coach; and what really drew her into the coaching career.

Tom Evans is a champion ultrarunner from the UK. Last weekend he finished 2nd place, well under the course record, at the Black Canyon100k. We talk about his race, his method of training, cultivating self-discipline, race management, race evaluation, learnings for Western States and a lot more.    Join Freetrail Pro   Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________   Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava   ________________________   Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:   Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal     Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game   Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion   Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Episode 110- BY & Motts are back with a great interview with 2009 Stanley Cup Champion & 10-year NHL veteran, Tyler Kennedy! Prior to TK joining the show the guys catch up on how BY's team did in their hockey tournament down in Florida and Motts' shares his adventures from the last week. Then the guys welcome in Tyler Kennedy for an awesome discussion on tons of topics including: His biggest critic: his mother Sports Psychology, the mental part of the game A great first call up story Michelle Therrien sending TK to fight Scottie Upshall Winning the cup with Pitt in ‘09 Tyler Kennedy Training The boys wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe! If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram! Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK Email: RinkShrinks@gmail.com Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks Twitter: @RinkShrinks Website: www.therinkshrinks.com Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: Sparx Hockey TSR Hockey Cross Country Mortgage Franklin Sports My Hockey Rankings

Marcus chats with ex-professional soccer player Jared Watts, about applying the lessons he learned in sports psychology to become a successful and productive and fearless recruiter.

Neal's Website: https://coloradopsychotherapyandsport.com/about-meNeal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Mental Performance Consultant based in Longmont, Colorado. He provides individual psychotherapy and mental skills training/consultations/coaching to athletes at all levels throughout the state.He has been a clinical social worker since 1998, working in various settings, including residential treatment centers, schools, hospitals, and private practice, providing psychotherapy for a range of different issues.After years of working as a clinical social worker, Neal received a second master's degree in applied sport psychology and continues to receive mentorship from a sport psychologist working towards certification as a mental performance consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.When Neal is not working with athletes, he is a dad, husband, endurance and mountain athlete, and endurance coach, has qualified and run the Boston Marathon, a number of 100-mile ultra-endurance runs, as well as plenty of other adventures.Koop's Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoopInformation on coaching-https://trainright.com/Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible.

Mitchell is a player development coach in southern New Hampshire, he integrates the science of motor learning/skill acquisition along with sports psychology in his practice. He develops his clients holistically as humans and not just as basketball players, we had a great conversation.Mitchell and I talk about a lot of different things regarding sports psychology, things like what he's seen are important in the development of psychology in himself and his clients: focus & confidence. Some of the tactics he uses to develop the brain, his training methods as a whole help with that (training with chaos, challenging things like focus and their current ability, etc) as well as things like visualizationWe also touched on how we both agree that the player development on teams, be it college, high school, etc could be better and need to improve. A lot of programs preach and teach what they think is right and what they think is going to get players better but it's not actually helping them translate skill to the court.Lastly, we talk a little about Mitchell's experience in Columbia playing professionally.Check out Mitchell on socials:IG - https://www.instagram.com/hoopin_mitch/

Dr. Justin Ross is a clinical psychologist in Denver, CO specializing in athlete mental health and performance psychology.He is a recreational amateur athlete himself, completing 11 marathons, and 6 Boston Marathon qualifiers, and is a recent finisher of the Leadville 100 MTB. He's also completed 2 Ironman 70.3 distance triathlons and too many shorter running, cycling, and triathlon distance races to count.Justin's websitePressure makes diamonds? A narrative review on the application of pressure training in high-performance sportsPerformance Mindset training plan in training peaksBuy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible.Information on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop's Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Adam and Peter take you through what it takes to get in the right mindset for playing music and draw a lot of parallels to sports psychology. Want to check out Adam's new course "Hearing Great Harmony"? Check out it right here. Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipe Checkout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Instagram