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The Sport Psych Show

#284 Rob Walter & Adam Miles - Developing a Psychological Programme for High Performance in Elite Sport

Jun 3, 2024
01:09:44
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Rob Walter, coach of the South African White Ball team, and Adam Miles, sports psychologist, discuss developing a psychological program for high performance in elite sports. They cover topics such as integrating psychology into coaching, implementing values in a high-performance environment, and enhancing skill development in elite cricket.
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Quick takeaways

  • Integrating mental skills into coaching enhances player performance by aligning on challenge and threat states.
  • Values system focusing on growth mindset and resilience fosters player autonomy and collective growth.

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Developing a Player-Centered Approach to Psychological Support

The coaches, Adam Miles and Rob Water, focused on integrating mental skills development into their coaching approach. They emphasized the importance of psychological support in enhancing player performance. By aligning the coaching staff and the players on key concepts like challenge and threat states, expert level skills, and thriving in pivotal moments, they created a player-centered approach to psychological support.

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