Raising Your Game
492 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsInsights from the greatest minds in sport with Lewis Hatchett. Including guests like Tom Curry, Jofra Archer, Dale Steyn, Will Greenwood, Dr Gordon Flett, Dr Jim Loehr, James Kerr, Dame Tanni-Grey Thompson, Rhiannan Iffland, Eric Cressey, Michael Klim, Michelle Carter, Helen Richardson-Walsh, Dr Mustafa Sarkar, and many more. The game doesn’t get any easier. This podcast will help you play it better.
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#193 - Dr Duncan Simpson | What Does It Take To Succeed In An Academy?
April 16, 2024 10:58 - 1 hour - 113 MBDr Duncan Simpson is Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy, Mental Performance Coach, and a podcaster. IMG Academy is one of the largest and most well regarded sports facilities on the planet, with 1500 athletes coming through every year, it’s a place where some of the very best have made it in college and professional sports in the US and around the world. Expect to learn the best characteristics to be successful in an academy, how you form a mental performance program for an at...
#192 - Jack Green | 10 Tough Lessons On Athlete Mental Health & Performance
March 26, 2024 15:11 - 1 hour - 153 MBJack Green. Jack is a former two-time Olympian, coach, and mentor. Jack has been one of my favourite sources of content on LinkedIn, especially having been an elite athlete, with his insights into mental health, performance, and wellbeing. Expect to learn, the dangers of having potential, why you should have a comfort zone, the value of clarity, overcoming the fear of asking for help, creating horizontal relationships in coaching, the power of quality over quantity, defining what success i...
#191 - Sam Ward | How To Not Let Injuries Define You
March 12, 2024 14:52 - 1 hour - 106 MBSam Ward is a professional hockey player for England and Great Britain. Sam is known as one of the most prolific goal scorers in British hockey, as well as having overcome some of the most horrific injuries that threatened his career. No one enjoys being injured. But what if you could turn the setback into an opportunity? How can you stop comparing your own journey to that of other athletes? Can you come back even better than before after thinking everything was over? Well, luckily, the ans...
#190 - Richard Cheetham MBE | How To Coach Beyond Your Qualifications
February 23, 2024 06:30 - 1 hour - 133 MBRichard Cheetham is a senior fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester. He received an MBE for his contribution to education and community sport in the 2017 New Years honours list Richard is both nationally and internationally recognised within the world of coach education, having worked with the likes of Sarcens, British Fencing, British Cycling, England Cricket Coaches Association, and the UCI World Cycling Elite Coach Education Programme since 2014. Expect to learn: How...
#189 - Martin Offiah | Embracing Adversity and Nurturing Resilience in Parenting
February 15, 2024 06:29 - 1 hour - 125 MBMartin Offiah is a former professional rugby player who scored 500 tries during his rugby league career, making him the third-highest try scorer of all time. Expect to learn: how you can use storytelling for resilience, how to blend adversity and support for your kids, why you should be setting a good example for your kids, and much more Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martin_chariots_offiah/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/martinoffiah Get 20% of MindStrong Sport subscriptions ...
#188 - Simon Dent | How You Learn From Failure and Doing Hard Things
January 31, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBSimon Dent is a Founder, Investor and an Ultra Endurance Athlete. Expect to learn, why Simon is challenging himself in endurance events, how to embrace failure to find answers, how uncomfortable environments get easier over time, lessons learned from elite sports figures, and much more Follow Simon on Twitter and Instagram Sponsor Simon’s Dragon Back Race here Visit Bol Foods here Get 20% of MindStrong Sport subscriptions mindstrongsport.com/checkout (Use code raisingyourg...
#187 - Tom Curry | Why You Should Focus On Your Own Path
January 24, 2024 10:10 - 1 hour - 118 MBTom Curry is an England and Sale Shark Rugby player. Expect to learn what Tom is currently obsessing over with his time off post-hip surgery, his role models in his career, how to deal with negativity in social media and staying positive, the power of close connections, forging your own unique path, why you should be embracing change, and much more. Follow Tom on Instagram Get 20% of MindStrong Sport subscriptions mindstrongsport.com/checkout (Use code raisingyourgame) Get your...
#186 - Sean Baker | Closing the Gap Between Local and Elite
January 17, 2024 08:41 - 1 hour - 130 MBSean Baker is the founder of PEAQ Performance and Head of Strength and Conditioning Coach at Adelaide Lightning and Australian Men and Women’s Lacrosse teams. Expect to learn, how the culture of a gym can make all the difference; how strength and conditioning coaches can be open to being wrong; breaking old methods and trying new forms of training; being consistent as an athlete; the art and science of strength and conditioning; how S&C’s can be a part of the culture of teams; why athletes ...
#185 - Sophia Jowett | How to Build Quality Coach-Athlete Relationships
January 09, 2024 10:51 - 1 hour - 112 MBSophia Jowett is a Professor of Psychology at Loughborough University whose research work mainly revolves around interpersonal relationships in sports, with an emphasis on coaching relationships. Expect to learn; the 3+1C model of athlete-coach relationships, how athletes and coaches should like each other to work well, whether culture can play a role in athlete-coach relationship, why coaches shouldn’t have biases over their players, how to potentially move away from an athlete only centre...
#184 - Carla Molinaro | Why Having A Game Plan Works
January 03, 2024 09:28 - 55 minutes - 76 MBCarla Molinaro is an Ultra Runner, 50km World Champion, World Record Holder for LEJOG and Founder of SCY for Runners. Expect to learn how having a race plan can prepare you for challenges, how to control your controllables, using play within your performance and much more. Follow Carla on Instagram - @carlamolinaro Get 20% of MindStrong Sport subscriptions mindstrongsport.com/checkout (Use code raisingyourgame) Get your Free 4-Minute Self-Confidence Course by clicking here ...
#184 - Carla Molinaro | Why Having A Plan Works
January 03, 2024 09:28 - 55 minutes - 76 MBCarla Molinaro is an Ultra Runner, 50km World Champion, World Record Holder for LEJOG and Founder of SCY for Runners. Expect to learn how having a race plan can prepare you for challenges, how to control your controllables, using play within your performance and much more. Follow Carla on Instagram - @carlamolinaro Get 20% of MindStrong Sport subscriptions mindstrongsport.com/checkout (Use code raisingyourgame) Get your Free 4-Minute Self-Confidence Course by clicking here ...
#183 - Prof Adam Nicholls | Coping, Leadership and Support for Athletes and Coaches
December 15, 2023 07:38 - 1 hour - 123 MBAdam Nicholls is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Hull and an Author. Expect to learn what Brazilian Ju Jitsu can teach about performing under pressure, preparation and psychological focus in competition, coping strategies for athletes during season and in competition, knowing when to use information and emotional support in coaching, developing leadership in athletes, and much more. Follow Adam on Linkedin Get 20% of MindStrong Sport subscriptions mindstrongsport.com/chec...
#182 - Dan Abrahams | How to Be An Effective Sport Psychologist
December 03, 2023 12:10 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBDan Abrahams is a sports psychologist and host of The Sport Psych Show. Expect to learn the importance of understanding the human in high-performance dance, the biopsychosocial model, the importance of coaches buying into psychology, Dan‘s opinion on what makes an effective practitioner, and much more Follow Dan on Twitter and Linkedin Listen to The Sport Psych Show Get 20% of MindStrong Sport subscriptions mindstrongsport.com/checkout (Use code raisingyourgame) Get your Free 4-Minute S...
#182 - Dan Abrahams | Being an Effective Sport Psychologist
December 03, 2023 12:10 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBDan Abrahams is a sports psychologist and host of The Sport Psych Show. Expect to learn the importance of understanding the human in high-performance dance, the biopsychosocial model, the importance of coaches buying into psychology, Dan‘s opinion on what makes an effective practitioner, and much more Follow Dan on Twitter and Linkedin Listen to The Sport Psych Show Get 20% of MindStrong Sport subscriptions mindstrongsport.com/checkout (Use code raisingyourgame) Get your Free 4-Minute S...
#181 - Tim Harkness | Chelsea FC Psychologist on Performing Under Pressure, Mental Health and Mental Strength in Sport.
November 21, 2023 12:43 - 1 hour - 142 MBTim Harkness is the Head of Sport Science and Psychology at Chelsea Football Club and an Author. Expect to learn what we can learn from the Springboks and All Blacks, balancing ego and purpose, performing under pressure, understanding fear, mental health in sport, teaching resilience and mental strength, and much more. Tim's Recommendation: Never Split the Difference Book Buy Tim's book - 10 Rules for Talking Free 4-Minute Self-Confidence Course - Click Here Connect: Instagram: ...
#180 - Oliver Lam-Watson | How To Make The Most Of What You Have
November 14, 2023 10:19 - 1 hour - 128 MBOliver Lam-Watson is a British Paralympic Silver and Bronze Medalist in wheelchair fencing. Expect to learn: what makes an athlete elite, the different levels of being an athlete, perceptions and challenges of disability athletics, masculinity and disability, acceptance and appreciation of disability, and much more. (01:01) - From Disability to Paralympic Athlete (07:60) - Athletics Asymmetry Management and Recovery (21:07) - Levels of Athletes (24:39) - Defining Athleticism and Results (2...
#180 - Oliver Lam-Watson | Making the Most of What You Have
November 14, 2023 10:19 - 1 hour - 128 MBOliver Lam-Watson is a British Paralympic Silver and Bronze Medalist in wheelchair fencing. Expect to learn: what makes an athlete elite, the different levels of being an athlete, perceptions and challenges of disability athletics, masculinity and disability, acceptance and appreciation of disability, and much more. (01:01) - From Disability to Paralympic Athlete (07:60) - Athletics Asymmetry Management and Recovery (21:07) - Levels of Athletes (24:39) - Defining Athleticism and Results (2...
#179 - Luke Sutton | Rebranding Vulnerability in Men
November 07, 2023 09:29 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBLuke Sutton is a former professional cricketer, agent, and host of the Understanding Men Podcast. Expect to learn: whether athletes can be too nice to the opposition, how sledging in cricket can be a good thing, understanding men, how young men need role models, how to show vulnerability with strength and courage, the importance of how vulnerability from a man is received, and much more. Follow the Understanding Men Podcast here Follow Luke on Instagram (01:49) - The Summer of Cricket (0...
#179 - Luke Sutton | Do We Need to Rebrand Vulnerability in Men?
November 07, 2023 09:29 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBLuke Sutton is a former professional cricketer, agent, and host of the Understanding Men Podcast. Expect to learn: whether athletes can be too nice to the opposition, how sledging in cricket can be a good thing, understanding men, how young men need role models, how to show vulnerability with strength and courage, the importance of how vulnerability from a man is received, and much more. Follow the Understanding Men Podcast here Follow Luke on Instagram (01:49) - The Summer of Cricket (0...
#178 - Tom Mitchell | The Cost of Excellence
October 24, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 158 MBTom Mitchell is a former England Rugby 7 captain and commentator. Returning to the podcast for a second time, expect to learn: the pain and beauty of tight matches, how to build culture and motivation as a team, how adversity motivates athletes, the importance of shared experience, understanding your personal motivation, why leaders should own their mistakes, the importance of creating enough challenge and support, and much more. (00:01:40) - England vs South Africa Rugby Analysis (13:38) ...
#178 - Tom Mitchell | What Is The Cost of Excellence?
October 24, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 158 MBTom Mitchell is a former England Rugby 7 captain and commentator. Returning to the podcast for a second time, expect to learn: the pain and beauty of tight matches, how to build culture and motivation as a team, how adversity motivates athletes, the importance of shared experience, understanding your personal motivation, why leaders should own their mistakes, the importance of creating enough challenge and support, and much more. (00:01:40) - England vs South Africa Rugby Analysis (13:38) ...
#177 - Starting Therapy
October 10, 2023 18:15 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBOn World Mental Health Day, Lewis talks about a recent journey of starting therapy and his experiences navigating the process of finding the right therapist, battling societal stereotypes and prejudices, and the transformation he underwent in starting to uncover parts of himself. This candid discussion hopes to shed light on the importance of mental health and the role therapy can play in our personal growth and becoming the best version of yourself for you and those around you. 00:13 - Exp...
#177 - Why I Started Therapy
October 10, 2023 18:15 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBOn World Mental Health Day, Lewis talks about a recent journey of starting therapy and his experiences navigating the process of finding the right therapist, battling societal stereotypes and prejudices, and the transformation he underwent in starting to uncover parts of himself. This candid discussion hopes to shed light on the importance of mental health and the role therapy can play in our personal growth and becoming the best version of yourself for you and those around you. 00:13 - Exp...
#176 - A Guide To Mindfulness in Sport
September 19, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBWhat do Novak Djokovic, LeBron James, Erling Haaland, and the late Kobe Bryant have in common? They all practice mindfulness. In this episode, Lewis discusses mindfulness and how being present can greatly improve the mind-body connection, allowing you to tap into your optimal performance zone. Expect to learn: ● Getting started on mindfulness ● The benefits of practicing mindfulness ● How to start your mindfulness journey as an athlete ● Ways to cultivate curiosi...
#176 - Mindfulness in Sport
September 19, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBWhat do Novak Djokovic, LeBron James, Erling Haaland, and the late Kobe Bryant have in common? They all practice mindfulness. In this episode, Lewis discusses mindfulness and how being present can greatly improve the mind-body connection, allowing you to tap into your optimal performance zone. Expect to learn: ● Getting started on mindfulness ● The benefits of practicing mindfulness ● How to start your mindfulness journey as an athlete ● Ways to cultivate curiosi...
#175 - James Bracey | How To Earn the Right To Turn Pro
September 12, 2023 07:51 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBJames Bracey is an English cricketer who plays for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. James made his international debut for the England cricket team in June 2021. Expect to hear about: ● Earning the right to play in a team ● Maintaining confidence after a poor performance ● How to handle conflict in your team as the captain ● What it takes to go from amateur to playing professionally ● How to unlink your self-worth from past performances and much more [00:00] Introduction [00:5...
#175 - James Bracey | Earning the Right
September 12, 2023 07:51 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBJames Bracey is an English cricketer who plays for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. James made his international debut for the England cricket team in June 2021. Expect to hear about: ● Earning the right to play in a team ● Maintaining confidence after a poor performance ● How to handle conflict in your team as the captain ● What it takes to go from amateur to playing professionally ● How to unlink your self-worth from past performances and much more [00:00] Introduction [00:5...
#174 - Clay Stephens | Letting Go of Perfection
September 05, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 140 MBClay Stephens is a gymnast on the Australian Olympic team. Having competed in the World Championships and Commonwealth Games, he has done all this while overcoming the condition, Poland Syndrome (the same as Lewis). Expect to hear about: [00:00] Introduction [04:07] Clay and Lewis’ relationship with Poland Syndrome [07:14] What stories are you telling yourself? [13:02] Body Dysmorphia in men [15:24] How to have a better relationship with the voices in your head [18:55] Managing stres...
#173 - Jofra Archer | Everything Happens for a Reason
August 29, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBJofra Archer is a England and Sussex Cricketer. He made his international debut for England in May 2019 and was part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup. In this episode, expect to learn ways to stay calm under pressure, how to never have a bad game twice, the benefits of having a positive attitude when injured, and the best way to balance skill training and recovery. [00:00] Introduction [01:47] What It's Like Playing County Cricket For Sussex [03:57] Jofra's Positiv...
#173 - Jofra Archer | Why Everything Happens for a Reason
August 29, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBJofra Archer is a England and Sussex Cricketer. He made his international debut for England in May 2019 and was part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup. In this episode, expect to learn ways to stay calm under pressure, how to never have a bad game twice, the benefits of having a positive attitude when injured, and the best way to balance skill training and recovery. [00:00] Introduction [01:47] What It's Like Playing County Cricket For Sussex [03:57] Jofra's Positiv...
#172 - The Mistakes You’re Making with Your Coach
August 22, 2023 09:07 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBWhat are the mistakes athletes make with their coaches? In this episode, I talk about some of the mistakes I see athletes make with their coaches. Expect to learn ways to start taking feedback like a pro, how to ask the right questions, and the problem with parents doing everything for their young athletes. [00:00] Introduction [00:40] The Problem with Parents Doing Everything for Young Athletes [03:22] Why Young Athletes Must Take Ownership of Their Careers [05:31] How to Take Feedbac...
#171 - Tom Mitchell | Being an Authentic Leader
August 15, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 81.3 MBTom Mitchell is a Rugby Union International who has represented Great Britain and England Sevens at the World Series, the Olympics, and Commonwealth Games. Tom won an Olympic silver medal as captain for Great Britain in the 2016 Summer Olympics. He debuted for England at the 2012 Wellington Sevens and was the leading scorer in the 2013-14 World Series with 358 points, helping England to a fourth-place finish in the Series that year. In this episode, expect to learn the foundation of authent...
#170 - How to Deal with Poor Performances
August 08, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBHow do you deal with poor performance as an athlete? Is there a way to bounce back stronger after a bad game? In this episode, I talk about the most effective ways of dealing with poor performance. Expect to learn the dangers of not moving on from a bad performance, how to improve for the next competition, and how to develop the right mindset to bounce back from a poor performance quickly. [00:00] Introduction [01:20] Accept That You Will Have Poor Performances [04:15] Managing Emotions ...
#169 - How to Create a Process
August 01, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBLewis explains how to create process to improve your skill, performance under pressure, confidence and much more. Expect to learn, what a process is, how to create one, how to practice a process and how to trust it, even when things aren't going your way. [00:00] Introduction [02:09] What is a Process? [04:55] Steps to Building an Efficient Process [07:25] How Having a Process Can Increase Your Motivation [09:32] How to Build Your Process From Scratch [13:43] The Most Important Part ...
#168 - Russell Earnshaw | Vulnerability as a Strength in Coaching
July 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBRussell Earnshaw is a rugby union coach working in sports and business with the Magic Academy. He played Premiership rugby with West Hartlepool, Bath Rugby and Rotherham Titans, winning the European Cup at Bath. In this episode, expect to learn the impact of gamification on sports teams, vulnerability as a strength for coaches, what to do when you no longer enjoy the game, and ways coaches can ask for feedback and intentionally act on it. [00:00] Introduction [01:21] Who is Russell Earnsh...
#168 - Russell Earnshaw | Why Vulnerability Is A Strength In Coaching
July 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBRussell Earnshaw is a rugby union coach working in sports and business with the Magic Academy. He played Premiership rugby with West Hartlepool, Bath Rugby and Rotherham Titans, winning the European Cup at Bath. In this episode, expect to learn the impact of gamification on sports teams, vulnerability as a strength for coaches, what to do when you no longer enjoy the game, and ways coaches can ask for feedback and intentionally act on it. [00:00] Introduction [01:21] Who is Russell Earnsh...
#167 - Dr Alexander Latinjak | Understanding your Self Talk
July 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBDr. Alexander Latinjak is an Associate Professor at the University of Suffolk and a Visiting Professor at the University of Thessaly. He is also a psychological skill trainer, primarily focusing on self-talk, cognitive self regulation in sports, and developing psychological programs for high-performance centres. In this episode, we discuss the role of self-talk in an athlete's success. Expect to learn how self-talk affects athlete performance, ways to practice positive self-talk, and the r...
#166 - Mike Brown | The Keys to 19 years in Pro Rugby
July 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBMike Brown is an English professional rugby union player who plays fullback or wing for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby. Brown joined the Harlequins senior team in 2005, having played youth rugby at Salisbury and Melksham, and began playing for the England first team two years later. During his career, Mike has won 3 Six Nations Championship titles with England and two Premiership Rugby titles with Harlequins. In this episode, we dive deep into what it takes to achieve 19-year success...
#165 - Building a Pre-Performance Routine for Pressure Moments
July 04, 2023 19:09 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBWhen under pressure where does your mind go? Do you know what thoughts, actions and behaviours that you need to execute? Or do you get caught up in the distractions of it all? In this episode expect to learn: - What a pre-performance routine is - Why we have a pre-performance routine - The difference between superstition and routine - How to develop a routine for yourself - Figuring out your best routine - Putting your routine into practice and much more [02:02] Introduction to Routi...
#164 - Dr. Andrew Hill | Perfectionism in Sport and Teams
June 27, 2023 10:05 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBDr. Andrew P. Hill is a Sport and Exercise Psychology Professor at York St John University, UK. Andy's research focuses on the motivational antecedents and consequences of participation in sports and physical activity. His main areas of interest are the consequences of perfectionism (an achievement-related personality trait) for athletes, exercisers, and youth sports participants. In this episode, expect to learn some really thought-provoking stuff on perfectionism. Dr. Andy covers topics s...
#163 - Dr. Gordon Flett | Being an Adaptable Perfectionist
June 20, 2023 08:49 - 1 hour - 105 MBGordon L. Flett, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at York University in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Flett is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, which has cited him as one of the top 25 most productive authors in psychology. He is best known for his research on personality and depression, as well as groundbreaking work on perfectionism. In this episode, expect to learn ways athletes can become adaptable perfectionists. Lewis and Gordon focus on perfectionism...
#162 - Aaron Walsh | Integrating Mental Skills
June 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBAaron Walsh is an experienced Performance Coach who primarily focuses on developing leadership, culture, and mental performance programs for teams. Walsh is currently working with Chiefs in Super Rugby as well as consulting with Harlequins, Scottish Rugby, Texas Rangers, and Basketball New Zealand. He has also worked with various national teams and currently coaches multiple corporate leadership teams to create and maintain a high-performance working environment. In this episode, expec...
#161 - Dr Mustafa Sarkar | Resilience in Sport
June 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBDr Mustafa Sarkar is an Associate Professor of Sport and Performance Psychology at Nottingham Trent University. His research addresses the psychology of performance excellence with a particular focus on resilience, psychological safety, and mental health. Expect to learn, what resilience is and what it is not, the difference between resilience and mental toughness, how to build resilience, the cost of not facing challenge, how to create resilience within teams, creating environments to deve...
#161 - Dr Mustafa Sarkar | How to Be More Resilient in Sport
June 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBDr Mustafa Sarkar is an Associate Professor of Sport and Performance Psychology at Nottingham Trent University. His research addresses the psychology of performance excellence with a particular focus on resilience, psychological safety, and mental health. Expect to learn, what resilience is and what it is not, the difference between resilience and mental toughness, how to build resilience, the cost of not facing challenge, how to create resilience within teams, creating environments to deve...
#160 - How to Mentally Deal with Injuries
May 30, 2023 18:42 - 27 minutes - 49.7 MBAs an athlete, you will get injured. There's just no avoiding injuries. So how can you speed up your recovery, come back stronger, and even get the most out of your time on the side lines? In today's episode, Lewis discusses ways athletes can mentally deal with injuries. Expect to learn how you can do a better job of addressing mental as well as physical aspects of athletic injuries to stand a better chance of getting back to your physical peak faster. [00:00] Introduction [02:18] T...
#159 - Managing Anxiety for Performance
May 23, 2023 12:48 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn today's episode, Lewis discusses managing anxiety in performance. Expect to hear why anxiety isn't necessarily a bad thing, the types of anxiety you can feel, the possible causes to your anxiety around performance, how you can manage anxiety mentally, physical and in the moment and much more. [00:00] Introduction [02:29] Lewis Growing Up as an Anxious Kid [08:00] The Difference Between State and Trait Anxiety [09:54] Semantic and Cognitive Anxiety [12:26] The Inverted U Theory [15:5...
#158 - Tara Norris | Making the Right Move for You
May 16, 2023 09:11 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBTara Norris is a professional cricketer who currently plays for Thunder, London Spirit, and Delhi Capitals. She plays as a left-arm medium bowler and has previously played for Loughborough Lightning and Southern Vipers. Fresh off of her debut in the WPL, Tara comes on the podcast to talk about her journey to professional women’s cricket. Expect to learn what it's like hitting a five-wicket haul in the WPL, how professional athletes manage their emotions on game day, why women's cricket is ...
#157 - Dr. Scott Goldman | Defining your Confidence
May 09, 2023 10:56 - 1 hour - 103 MBDr. Scott Goldman is a Consulting Performance Psychologist and the creator of the Athletic Intelligence Quotient (AIQ) - an intelligence test that assesses the innate cognitive abilities that are most utilized in attaining, developing, and applying athletic skills, strategies, and tactics. The test is being used by Olympic, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, and MLB teams, as well as multiple Power 5 Universities and E-Sport teams. In this episode, Lewis and Dr. Goldman discuss the role of intelligence...
#156 - 6 Reasons You're Low on Confidence
May 02, 2023 08:09 - 26 minutes - 48.4 MBWhen you're low on confidence, do you know why you feel that way? As an athlete, confidence can make or break your chances of success. You can have all the skills and talents in the world, but if you lack confidence, then it's all for nothing. In today's episode, Lewis discusses how your anxiety and desire for control can directly affect your confidence level. He also talks about optimism, perfectionism, and shares personal experiences to help you look inward so that you can become more...
#155 - Gordon MacLelland | Working with Parents in Sport
April 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBGordon MacLelland is the CEO and founder of Working with Parents in Sport. They support organizations, parents and coaches to work together and provide children with the best sporting experiences. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a teacher, coach, director of sports and currently as a sporting parent, Gordon is able to gain a unique insight into the different stakeholders involved in the sporting experiences of young people. In today's episode, Lewis and Gordon discuss ways pare...