Tag: Mental Preparation

An Athlete’s Internal Mental Discussion 

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An Athlete's Internal Mental Discussion 
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Manisha and Kristen provide their personal observations on the best ways to stand out within their respective sports, the importance of finding your unique skill set that creates value towards your team’s success, and arriving […]

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The Normalized Culture of Women & Girls in Sports

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The Normalized Culture of Women & Girls in Sports
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This week on The Athletic Approach Manisha and Kristen dive into the impact & influence of women and girls in sports. Do women have a significant presence within the coaching ranks? What level of influence do […]

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The Weight of Expectations for Women and Girls in Sports

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The Weight of Expectations for Women and Girls in Sports
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Season 2 of The Athletic Approach begins with the critical discussion of the weight of expectations that women and girls within sport have to endure and carry through their playing careers from the early stages […]

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Sport Psychology Myths

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Sport Psychology Myths
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In the final episode of season one the hosts breakdown common misconceptions when it comes to what a Sport Psychologist produces and experiences.

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RELATIONSHIPS

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RELATIONSHIPS
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This week’s episode breaks down the different scenarios and dynamics involved with relationships in sport. How can we get to know each other as people, deeper than just a coach player model.

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Identity

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Identity
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In this weeks episode the team breaks down the different facets of identity and how it relates to sports performance. Determining what kind of parts of identity allow us to get through challenges.

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Goal Setting

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Goal Setting
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In todays episode Bryce and Manisha break down the dynamics of goal setting. Reflect and re-evaluate, its ok that your goals can change. Develop a roadmap to combat challenges to your goals.

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FOCUS

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FOCUS
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In todays sport mental performance conversation, hosts Bryce and Manisha discuss routines, how each sport requires a different focus, and focus control.

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RESILIENCY

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RESILIENCY
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Breaking down the importance of creating resiliency as an individual athlete, which can lead to mental toughness as a team culture.

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VIDEO: Visualization

Using mental reps to get positive outcomes for yourself, through being able to use your imagination. What’s the difference between day dreaming and being able to see positive benefits from imaginations?

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Motivation

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Motivation
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Manisha and Bryce discuss the importance of mental performance and motivation for athletes, teams, coaches, organizations, culture, and leadership.

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Gain a Mental Advantage

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Gain a Mental Advantage
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Manisha and Bryce discuss the importance of mental performance for athletes, teams, coaches, organizations, culture, and leadership.

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Education and Sports

Yesterday, Bryce Strecker wrote about “The ability to focus can become your secret weapon“.  It was an extremely informative article that dove deep into understanding focus and assisting athletes to better focus. If you have […]

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When an Athlete Is Not Focused

Athletes, regardless of age and level, are not always mentally prepared or focused for practice or competition.  This lack of focus can lead to poor technique, not giving 100 percent, having a bad practice, teammates’ […]

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