How to Manage Performance Anxiety, Prevent Burnout, and Navigate Challenges for Athletes and Beyond with Dr. Scott Dreyer

On this week’s episode Hannah sits down with Dr. Scott Dreyer, a Performance & Sports Coach and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, to discuss the mental and physical challenges that athletes face, including burnout, performance anxiety, the yips, perfectionism, and dealing with injuries. Whether you're a youth athlete, a parent, coach, or part of an athlete's care team, you're definitely going to gain valuable insights from this conversation. Dr. Dreyer also shares advice on how parents and coaches can recognize early signs of these challenges and create a healthy environment to support their athletes' well-being.Episode Highlights:Understanding the "yips" and risk factorsBuilding mental resilience and addressing perfectionismSigns of excessive stress and burnout and how to preventStrategies for managing performance anxietyThe importance of early recognition by parents and coachesProviding support during athlete recovery from injuries Balancing high standards with athlete well-beingCoach and parental support in sports psychologyConnect with Scott here! Dr. Scott A. Dreyer is the Executive Director of Performance Insight, LLC in Charleston, SC. He has been providing voluntary & professional performance enhancement services for individuals, teams, and organizations for the past 23 years. Coach Scott specializes in performance coaching, personal development, anxiety management, career coaching/consultation, talent management, and life balance. Welcome to the "Healthy Charleston Podcast," your ultimate guide to taking charge of your health and wellness journey. In a world where health information can be overwhelming and confusing, we strive to be your trusted source of accurate, evidence-based knowledge. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and resources you need to lead a healthier lifestyle. Tune in to each episode as we connect with inspirational community leaders in Charleston and Summerville, SC. These individuals are dedicated to creating a healthier community and they share their perspective on what health means to them. Join us as we embark on an exploration into the realms of health, well-being, and community empowerment!@healthycharleston@made2movept DON’T spend another day in pain! Request an appointment at https://www.made2movept.com/contact and get 10% off your Initial Evaluation when you mention the podcast.