Importance of pregame talk

The podcast episode discusses the importance of pregame talk and highlights the need to focus on the key message before the game starts and at halftime. The speaker brings on Dan Abrams, a sports psychologist, to talk about the often overlooked aspect of pregame communication. The emphasis is on helping players compete by creating specific objectives that are controllable and positive. The speaker highlights the importance of both directive and non-directive approaches in guiding players' mindset and performance processes. The goal is to help players execute the game model and get into the right frame of mind.