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The Sport Psych Show

#281 Elisabeth Oehler - Coaching Across Cultures

May 6, 2024
Elisabeth Oehler, a strength and conditioning coach with international experience, discusses coaching across cultures. Topics include mental aspects of weightlifting, authenticity in coaching, mental skill development in diverse environments, and challenges faced as a female coach in Saudi Arabia. The conversation highlights cultural nuances in athletes' mindset and motivation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Athletes need mental resilience & attention to detail for peak performance cycles.
  • Coaches must adapt communication styles & respect cultural boundaries while maintaining coaching values.

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Coaching Journey and Professional Development

Elizabeth Ula shares her coaching journey, starting as a strength and conditioning coach, moving from managing a youth department to talent identification and transfer. She discusses transitioning to strength and conditioning due to COVID, working abroad in Luxembourg, South Africa, and now Saudi Arabia, focusing on junior and senior combat sports teams.

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