

Episode 132: The Coaches Guide to Sports Psychology
Apr 19, 2021
This podcast episode explores the importance of sports psychology for coaches and athletes. It covers topics such as anxiety, choking, motivation, understanding challenges on race day, and transitioning from individual star to team player. The hosts emphasize the role of mental strength in addition to physical training and discuss creating a supportive environment for athletes to take risks. They also highlight the impact of status in sports and the value of setbacks and failures as opportunities for growth.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Strength Training for Distance Runners and Coaches' Guide to Sports Psychology
02:04 • 31min
Coaching for Risk-Taking and Growth
32:49 • 14min
The Psychological Effects of Status in Sports
46:54 • 2min
Understanding the Challenges Faced by Athletes on Race Day
48:41 • 6min
Transitioning from Individual Star to Team Player and Embracing Setbacks and Failures
54:12 • 5min
The Importance of Living the Principles
58:47 • 3min