Mental Performance and Coaching in the AHL with Harry Mahesh

Harry Mahesh, Assistant Coach of the AHL Abbotsford Canucks delves into the role of a coach and the strategies used to manage and support players. It explores the challenges of balancing player urgency with growth, identifying skill deficits versus mental blocks, and adapting coaching to individual player needs. The importance of communication and accountability in coaching is also highlighted. The conversation delves into the mental performance and emotional regulation of coaches, highlighting the importance of managing emotions, balancing work and personal life, and understanding the impact of emotional regulation in high-stakes sports.TakeawaysPlayer DevelopmentCoaching Strategies Mental PerformanceEmotional RegulationChapters00:00 Introduction and Role Description07:03 Adapting Coaching to Individual Player Needs12:34 Communication and Accountability in Coaching28:10 The Mental Performance of a Coach40:14 Emotional Regulation in High-Stakes Sportshttps://linktr.ee/alicianaser