The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem #485. Mastering the Mental Reset: Dr. Alex Auerbach's Release, Reset, & Refocus Strategy for Overcoming Pickleball Mistakes
Learn how to bounce back from mistakes and maintain a winning mindset on the pickleball court with Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Dr. Auerbach shares his tried-and-true strategies for letting go of errors, refocusing on the present moment, and avoiding the pitfalls of over-analysis during a game.
Discover how to:
- Give yourself permission to deal with mistakes at the appropriate time
- Use physical and verbal cues to consciously release errors
- Reset your focus and bring yourself back into the present moment
- Refocus your attention on what's important now (WIN)
Whether you're a recreational player looking to maintain composure or a competitive athlete striving for mental resilience, Dr. Auerbach's insights will help you develop a powerful mindset for overcoming setbacks on the pickleball court.
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Quotable moments:
Very rarely should you deal with a mistake during a game. That's what film review is for. That's what after action review is for. That's what coaching is for during the game." - Dr. Alex Auerbach
"If you find yourself playing a point over and over in your head, you're kicking yourself because you messed something up. That's a sign that you need practice, giving yourself permission to deal with it at an appropriate time." - Dr. Alex Auerbach
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