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MTB Fitness - Mountain Biking Podcast

#66 - Skills Coach & Mental Performance Coach - Dr. Gareth Jones of ALine Coaching

Feb 15, 2024
Dr. Gareth Jones, Skills Coach & Mental Performance Coach, discusses the benefits of coaching in mountain biking, customizing the performance wheel, finding intrinsic motivation, experiences with traveling and fear in pro riders, the impact of mindset on skill development, and the effects of media consumption on mental health.
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  • Developing both skills and a positive mindset is crucial for improving mountain biking experience.
  • Coaching is no longer seen as solely for beginners or problem-solving, but as a tool for enhancing performance and achieving goals.

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The importance of Dr Gareth Jones' expertise in improving mountain biking skills and mental performance

Dr Gareth Jones, a coach at A-Line Coaching, combines his mountain biking coaching experience with his PhD in behavioral health psychology and sports and exercise psychology to enhance riders' skills and mental performance. He emphasizes the significance of both skill development and mental mindset in improving one's riding experience.

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