#154 - Samantha McLeod, Sport Psychologist at Richmond Tigers Football Club

Samantha is the Managing Director of The SAM Centre. She is a Clinical Health Psychologist and a Sport and Exercise Psychologist. Samantha has 30 years of experience in private practice in well-established multidisciplinary clinics and as a consultant to private businesses, peak and sporting bodies, tertiary lecturer, and clinical leader in corporate and public health organizations. ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Importance of getting out of your comfort zone - Getting experience in elite sport as a sports psychologist - What it takes to develop a champion's mindset - How to improve your recovery and performance with diaphragmatic breathing - Mental skills athletes can start practicing now to become elite ‎ Connect with Samantha LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-samantha-mcleod-9b020739/ Website: http://samcentre.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesamcentre/ ‎ Upcoming Prepare Like a Pro live events: What You Need to Know as a Strength & Conditioning Coach Fri, 19 Aug 2022 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-you-really-need-to-know-as-a-strength-conditioning-coach-tickets-385542677527 ‎ Aussie rule footballers: Fri, 26 Aug 2022 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afl-game-day-recovery-improve-your-energy-performance-for-gameday-tickets-385499578617 ‎ Join our email newsletter for a 50% discount Join our Academy https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au/ ‎ To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au/ ‎ Follow the Prepare Like a Pro podcast ‎ iTunes: https://bit.ly/Plppodcast ‎ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEa ‎ Thanks for tuning in and be sure to contact us for any inquiries or to discuss advertising your brand on the Prepare Like a Pro platform ‎ Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-154-samantha-mcleod/