Billy Ryan | ACT in Sport

Mentally Flexible

English - January 16, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 64 ratings
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My guest today is Billy Ryan. Billy is a performance psychology consultant located in Savannah, GA who works with the military, sports teams, and individuals at the highschool/club, NCAA, NAIA, and the professional level. He specializes in applying ACT and behavior science to increase meaning and performance in a given context.

Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
- How Billy first got into using ACT for sport performance
- The importance of language and messaging in sports
- The use of ACT Matrix in Billy’s work with athletes
- The role of attentional flexibility and holding outcomes lightly
- The current influence of mental and emotional well-being in sports
- And Billy’s hopes for the future of ACT in the world of sport

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Billy’s website: https://www.awareperformancegroup.com/

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