Jon Giesbrecht
Performance coach and author focused on mental performance and resilience in sport, providing practical strategies for routines, regulation, and playing free under pressure.
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Nov 19, 2025 • 31min
EP139: Unlocking Mental Performance in Basketball with Jon Giesbrecht (Part 1)
Jon Giesbrecht, founder of Play Free Basketball and Director of Mental Performance for the Vancouver Bandits, shares transformative insights on integrating mindfulness into coaching. He discusses how emotional regulation can enhance player performance and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in athletes. Jon introduces breathing techniques and the Free Your Mind Journal, designed to foster growth and resilience. He also talks about the role of co-regulation and touch in team dynamics, advocating for the crucial need for mental performance in modern basketball.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 21min
EP139: Unlocking Mental Performance in Basketball with Jon Giesbrecht (Part 2)
Jon Giesbrecht, a performance coach and author, dives into the world of mental toughness in sports, redefining it as resilience. He shares practical routines for athletes to regulate their energy, cope with stress, and perform under pressure. Giesbrecht emphasizes the importance of co-regulation between athletes and coaches and warns against the pitfalls of following the 'Kobe Trap' blueprint. He encourages embracing mistakes as growth opportunities and defines the essence of playing free as being present and adaptable on the court.
