The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast

Reflect & Refocus 25 - Winning The Battle Within - Self-Talk Training For Coaches

Sep 17, 2024

Dive into the world of self-talk and discover how it can empower athletes. Explore strategies like reframing negative thoughts and using affirmations for motivation. Learn the importance of mental imagery and cue words to simplify complex ideas. Uncover techniques like shadow reps and the Friend/Teammate Technique to foster self-compassion. Reflect on the power of What If versus What Is to enhance performance. Get ready to transform your coaching approach and help athletes win the battle within!

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Quick takeaways

Effective self-talk training can significantly improve athlete performance by helping them recognize and transform negative thoughts into constructive ones.

Coaches can foster resilience in athletes by encouraging self-compassion and modeling positive affirmations that support growth and confidence.

Deep dives

The Power of Self-Talk

Self-talk plays a critical role in an athlete's performance, acting as the inner voice that influences their mindset. Coaches can help athletes identify the patterns of this self-talk through the use of journals or mental notes, particularly during high-pressure situations. By recognizing their internal dialogue, athletes can better manage their emotions and self-control, leading to improved performance. Effective self-talk can turn negative thoughts into constructive ones, drastically altering an athlete's mindset and overall effectiveness.

Mastering Self-Talk: Strategies for Coaches to Empower Athletes

16min

In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast Reflect & Refocus, Brian discusses everything you need to know about winning the battle within and improving your athletes' self-talk.

Self-Talk Patterns.
Reframing
Affirmations
Mental Imagery
Cue Words or The 3 Keys To Keep It Simple
Modeling
Self-Compassion - The Friend/Teammate Technique
Shadow reps
What If & What Is
Reflective Reinforcement

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