The Athletes Edge; The Coaches Edition
"Athletes Edge: The Coaches Edition" is the ultimate podcast for coaches who want to inspire, guide, and empower their athletes to achieve their full potential. Hosted by Tony, a mindset mastery coach, and youth sports mentor, this podcast dives into the mental and emotional aspects of coaching that make a difference on and off the field. Each episode features actionable strategies, inspiring interviews with expert coaches, and insights into fostering resilience, confidence, and mastery in your athletes. Whether coaching youth sports or elite competitors, this is your edge in creating champions.
The Athletes Edge; The Coaches Edition
The Mindset of a Champion: Insights from Kyle Morris
In this episode of the Athlete's Edge Coaches Edition podcast, host Tony Everett speaks with Kyle Morris, the owner of The Golf Room, about his journey in professional golf and the importance of mental performance in sports. They discuss how golf serves as a conduit for teaching life skills to young athletes, the significance of identity in sports, and the role of coaches in fostering a positive mental environment. Kyle shares insights on how to help young athletes develop a strong mindset and the importance of understanding one's purpose in coaching. The conversation emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to athlete development, integrating skill training with mental performance.
takeaways
- The Golf Room is the nation's largest player development facility.
- Kyle Morris emphasizes the holistic nature of golf training.
- Mental performance is crucial for athletes to reach their potential.
- Teaching young athletes life skills through sports is essential.
- Identity in sports can impact performance and self-worth.
- Coaches must understand their purpose to effectively guide athletes.
- The mindset can dictate an athlete's performance level.
- Young athletes need to learn to manage their self-talk.
- Failure is a part of growth in sports and life.
- The importance of being present and focused during performance.
Sound Bites
- "Your brain dictates your body."
- "You can reset the ship for the day."
- "Golf is really just the conduit."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to The Golf Room and Kyle Morris
02:37
The Journey of Professional Golf
08:22
Mental Performance Training in Golf
14:37
The Purpose Behind Teaching Young Athletes
18:56
The Bigger Picture of Sports
20:30
Redefining Self-Worth in Sports
22:15
Identity Beyond Performance
24:37
Building a Strong Identity in Young Athletes
28:47
Understanding the Mental Game
31:41
Coaching with a Holistic Approach
34:50
Advice for Young Athletes and Coaches
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