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
Unlocking the Mental Game in Sports
In this episode of the Athletes Edge Coaches Edition podcast, Dr. Josh Brant, a clinical psychologist specializing in sports psychology, discusses the importance of the mental game in sports. He emphasizes the need for coaches to treat athletes as individuals and not commodities, the significance of passion and belonging in sports, and the role of self-talk and emotions in performance. The conversation also covers the journey of young athletes, the balance between winning and personal development, and the importance of self-awareness for both athletes and coaches.
takeaways
- The mental game is crucial for athletes' success.
- Coaches should prioritize the individual needs of athletes.
- Passion and belonging are essential for personal development.
- Self-talk can significantly impact performance.
- Emotions can help or hinder performance depending on how they are managed.
- Goal setting should include outcome, performance, and process goals.
- Athletes need to learn to separate their identity from their performance.
- Coaches must be open to feedback from their players.
- Self-awareness is key for both athletes and coaches.
- The journey of young athletes is filled with challenges that require support.
Sound Bites
- "The journey of young athletes is not easy."
- "It's a game of misses, not a game of makes."
- "You are not your results."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Dr. Josh Brandt and His Work
03:00
Navigating the Competitive Landscape of Junior Sports
06:10
The Importance of Individual Development in Sports
09:12
Transitioning from Clinical to Sports Psychology
12:01
The Role of Passion and Belonging in Sports
15:02
Coaching for Development vs. Winning
17:55
Educating Coaches and Athletes
21:05
Self-Awareness and Accountability in Coaching
24:06
Supporting Golfers Through Mistakes
24:58
Building Mental Resilience in Athletes
29:56
The Importance of Self-Talk and Internal Dialogue
38:05
Embracing Emotions and Self-Awareness
44:04
The Role of Coaches and Parents in Athlete Development
Thank you for tuning in. We are here to provide you and your athlete with content to grow and develop. Join us next week for another episode of the Athletes Edge, coaches edition podcast.
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