EPISODE · Aug 2, 2024 · 55 MIN
Support, then Challenge with Dr. Michael Gervais
from Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast · host Dr. Michael Gervais, Courtney Thompson
Follow Dr. Gervais on at findingmastery.com, on Instagram and on LinkedIn. Also, listen to his podcast, Finding Mastery, wherever you get your podcasts.2:33: From surfing ocean waves to surfing brain waves8:34: Michael’s beginning with the U.S. National Team10:53: Resources for mental training13:16: On presence, time and growth23:10: Invest in yourself what you want to give others27:43: Support, then challenge36:02: How to help foster grit45:27: Brighten your inner light47:20: Know your values50:20: What are you longing for now?
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Elite athletic performance stems from more than just physical and technical skills. Renowned sport psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais – who’s worked with the U.S. Beach and Women’s National Teams, among other highly-successful athletes – discusses the importance of mental training and a growth mindset for both coaches and athletes. Grit, motivation, values; they all play a large part in athletic excellence. He and former U.S. National Team setter Courtney Thompson discuss how to build these and other mental skills.
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Support, then Challenge with Dr. Michael Gervais
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