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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 1H 16M

Navigating Mental Health in Athletics

from Two Gray Goatees and a Whistle · host Chad Huddleston

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Liz Banks discusses the importance of mental health in youth sports, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. She emphasizes the role of coaches in fostering mental toughness and the need for athletes to develop mental skills alongside physical training. The discussion also covers the impact of performance anxiety, the significance of teamwork, and the role of parents in supporting young athletes. Liz shares her journey in sports and education, highlighting the importance of goal setting, recovery, and the application of mental skills beyond sports. https://twograygoateesandawhistle.buzzsprout.com [email protected] https://www.joyforleaders.com Information on the Colston Loveland Golf Tournament: https://soidgolfbuhl.afrogs.org/#/index https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2443855.rss Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/run-faster License code: D7F0R6B5GALHLX8T Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/nu-energy License code: KXYITNNNGHN6DS9F

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Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Liz Banks discusses the importance of mental health in youth sports, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. She emphasizes the role of coaches in fostering mental toughness and the need for athletes to develop mental skills alongside physical training. The discussion also covers the impact of performance anxiety, the significance of teamwork, and the role of parents in supporting young athletes. Liz shares her journey in sports and education, highlighting...

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