Stuart Singer (@wellperformance on Twitter) is a performance psychologist who has worked with U.S. Men’s National Team and MLS soccer players, USA Basketball Team members, and Olympic Gold Medalists.
His work focuses specifically on ‘the HOW’ in the development of the mental skills needed for his athletes to regulate their emotions and attention in high-performance environments.
This conversation provides great insight into the minds of professional athletes, but I made sure to steer the conversation back to youth soccer, and specifically what coaches can do in their own environments that are often less than ideal.
In this episode, you’ll get:
- Insider stories from a professional practitioner
- Ideas for developing trust and a better relationship with your players
- Practical advice on how to manage your own unique environment
Stuart is also the creator of the WellPerformance, an on-line Sports Psychology training platform.
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Coaches, please do not be afraid to explore this subject matter. After all, the mental aspect is considered one of only four pillars of the game. You can be sure that the world’s best coaches deal with this and that 99% do not.
You might find the conversation starts a bit slow but hang in there. Small insights are soon revealed and by the end of the podcast, I was amazed at the information density and its potential value.
Importantly, John and Stuart address the limited time available to devote to the mental game, especially as a single coach with so much technical and tactical stuff to deal with. Do not let this be a deterrent. I learned and believe that just being aware of some of the things they talk about will immediately make you a better coach and provide a competitive advantage. I sincerely believe this could be one of John’s most valuable coaching podcasts.
Thank you John and Stu,a thoroughly enjoyable podcast.