Description
UNLEARN & RELEARN: Programming the Athlete’s Mind! Elite athletes don't just jump higher and run faster – they think differently, too. Athletic performance does not only benefit from a thinking mind, as the mind also benefits from sports. Mental toughness, focus, and anticipation are just a few mental strategies that the mind develops when playing sports. Sports also enhance specific regions of the brain and cause structural changes. Athletes have sharpened their minds to pay attention to the little details to better their game. The skills learned through sports benefit athletes throughout life and in the workforce. It’s Episode 118 on HT and you don’t want to miss an exciting and information-packed lineup with Sports Family Therapist Dr. Lauren Pitts and Co-Host/former Scholar-Athlete and Mental Health Counselor, Ronnie Ransome, Jr. and special guest, LCSW & Cognitive Specialist, Daniel Brooks. You can check out Daniel’s Motivational Coaching and Quarterback School Challenge at https://motivatethegame.com/. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel in case you miss us live!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The gender gap is bigger than it has ever been since reporting began. In team sport, 7% more men than women play, and there is a shocking 22% gap between girls and boys. Why is there a gender gap in sports? What is the gender gap in sports performance? Is there an average gender pay gap in...
Published 04/18/24
ATHLETES & CAREGIVERS?!
Love can really benefit athletic performance. But love doesn't have to be romantic necessarily; the love and support of family, friends, teammates, and coaching staff can promote the release of positive hormones and significantly boost performance. It’s Episode 145 on...
Published 04/01/24