The Primal MMA Coaching Podcast #47 - All Choking Aside - Dr Andy Bass talks about self-talk, attention and focus and how these can interfere with us all on game day.
Feb 5, 2024
Dr Andy Bass, performance coach with the Pittsburgh Pirates, discusses the mental aspect of sports performance and its relationship with motor learning. Topics explored include the influence of self-talk, prescriptive vs instructional coaching in MMA and boxing, variability in movement patterns, and the difference between capabilities and action capacities. They also discuss the challenges of finding a balance between scientific terms and simplified language, and the danger of sticking to outdated coaching methods.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Relationship Between Sports Psychology and Motor Learning
01:55 • 9min
The Influence of Self-Talk on Performance
11:13 • 8min
Prescriptive vs Instructional Coaching in MMA and Boxing
18:55 • 19min
Variability in Movement Patterns and Skill Acquisition
38:00 • 15min
Capabilities vs Action Capacities
53:20 • 5min
Exploring Self-Talk and its Impact on Sports Performance
58:07 • 4min
Growing Podcast Network and Community Formation
01:02:04 • 19min
Finding a Balance Between Scientific Terms and Simplified Language
01:21:05 • 4min
Wrapping Up with Gratitude and Reflection
01:24:46 • 2min
The Danger of 'That's How It's Always Been Done'
01:26:29 • 9min