Brain in the Game - Sport Mind Coaching Podcast: Episode #24 – Balancing the relationship between coach, athlete and parent - hosted by Dave Diggle

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Brain in the Game Episode #75: Building a successful team culture.

Much is made of the importance of a team culture when it comes to success - it is often touted as the secret sauce to a teams results. In fact, Sir Alex Ferguson Former Manchester United Football Manager (soccer) would often sight his team dynamic as their secret…

There have been a number of examples of when this has worked when a team “fire” together and against all odds come out on top.

I mean heck Disney has cornered the market on post-production of these kinds of comeback stories. However, there are countless missed opportunities when a team doesn’t fire together, when a few rogue individuals can completely derail a team and what could have been, never was!

So, WHY… Why does that happen?

What strategies are at play during this miraculous turn-around or misfire opportunity?

• Is it pure Fate?
• Did the stars align?
• Was there one lone person who happened-along to galvanise all the missing pieces at that magical moment?
• Or is it the hand of an almighty as Diego Maradona would have us believe?

Both Maradona and Disney may have us thinking one or all of these are at play, however, the reality is a little less dramatic and a lot more reliable - In order for us to understand HOW we first need to understand WHY

And for THAT is what this podcast will focus on, How and Why do some teams work and some don’t. 

Still, feel like you need more? then check out our Building Champion Minds online video training series: https://rebrand.ly/champion-minds it will walk you through step-by-step actual processes and teach you skill to become that champion athlete.

Each episode is broken into several 10-15 minutes consumable bite-size video sessions that you can watch all at once or as you wish, with lifetime personalised access. 

So, enjoy this episode of Brain in the Game, then check out the Smart Mind website ( http://www.smartmind.com.au ) for more information and also check out our Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/SmartMindinstitute/ ) for articles, posts, opinion-pieces and advancements in mental coaching.

Enjoy this and every episode of Brain in the Game.

Dave Diggle

Performance Mind Coach

 

BITG Episode #74:
Athletes, when is the right time to improve, to perform or to recover?

In this the 74th episode of Brain in the Game, the mental coaching podcast, we take a deep look at the typical yearly cycle, most athletes traditionally follow.

1. The Pre-Season,
2. The start of season,
3. The mid to end of season and 
4. The much-awaited Post-season.
   

We uncover the hidden mental and emotional minefield, athletes unknowingly put themselves through every year and we unpack what is often “willingly” done to self-sabotage the season and kill the momentum - all in the name of preparation, results and balance.

Despite all this doom and gloom, we will also, of course, outline what we can and should be doing to both optimise and build momentum as well as create a sustainable (and realistic) growth mindset over a full season and even into our offseason.

So sit back, relax and be prepared to have a mind (and behaviour) altering peak inside the brain of an optimised elite athlete.

 

Still, feel like you need more? then check out our
Building Champion Minds online video training series: https://rebrand.ly/champion-minds it will walk you through step-by-step actual processes and teach you skills to become that champion athlete.

Each episode is broken into several 10-15 minute consumable bite-size video sessions that you can watch all at once or as you wish, with lifetime personalised access to the training videos and updates. 

So, as you enjoy this episode of Brain in the Game, remember to check out the Smart Mind website ( http://www.smartmind.com.au ) for more information and also check out our Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/SmartMindinstitute/ ) for articles, posts, opinion-pieces and advancements in mental coaching.

 

Enjoy this and every episode of Brain in the Game.
Dave Diggle
Performance Mind Coach

Brain in the Game - Sports Mind Coaching Podcast: Episode #73
Effective Emotional management - hosted by Dave Diggle

Where to put your emotion to springboard you forward with purpose and control.

In this episode of Brain in the Game (#73), we will look closely at the importance of our emotions when learning and retaining new skills, however, also our how emotions can help or hinder the consistency of our performance. Where you choose to focus your emotions will dictate the quality and consistency of your performance. 

Listen in as we utilise two (2) simple but very effective techniques to optimise your performance system. This is an Audio replay of a training video used to train some high-level athletes on skill acquisition, skill retention and skill optimisation, if you would like to view the video and collect some further bonus material then head over to smart mind.com.au/emotion

Still feel like you want more? then check out our
Building Champion Minds online training video series: https://rebrand.ly/champion-minds

Enjoy this episode, then click here to see what else we have for you http://www.smartmind.com.au for more information you can also check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SmartMindinstitute/

 

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Dave Diggle
Performance Mind Coach

Episode #72: 4 Key Frames to Sustainable Performance

In the previous episode (#71) we looked at WHY we build Pre-Season Objectives and Goals and what that does to keep you on track.

In this episode (#72) we look at HOW we set sustainable Objectives and Goal and the 4 Key Frames necessary to consistently perform Successfully.

We take a deep look at the reasons why we as humans are designed to just work much better when we have a clear set and defined objective, we look at how we create those objectives in such a way as to optimise our unique characteristics, we understand the importance of not only putting key people around us, also the kinds of people they need to be and we work out what type of archetype you are and why that's important if you truly do want to be a champion.

So buckle up your mental safety harness in as we go deep into your mind, the mind of a champion.

Want more? then check out our Building Champion Minds training video series:

https://rebrand.ly/champion-minds

Enjoyed this episode? then check out http://www.smartmind.com.au for more information and checkout our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SmartMindinstitute/

 

Enjoy the episode

Dave Diggle

Performance Mind Coach

Brain in the Game - Sports Mind Coaching Podcast: Episode #71
Pre Season Goal Setting - hosted by Dave Diggle

5 Key Steps to staying on track:

BITG Episode #71: Pre-Season Goal Setting:

Statistically, they say the third Monday of the New Year is traditionally one of our mentally darkest days in our modern society, as we realise those New Years resolutions that we made with all good intention have already slipped and our plans of glory are out the window before they even got started. And all due to our inability to stay on track.

And as Athletes, it’s that time of year too, or at least it’s that time of the season when performance Goal Setting springs to the front of thought and our year becomes all to real post silly season. And despite athletes denials, they are human and often suffer the same stickability issues as the rest of us mere mortals. So we thought you may like to know the 5 Key Steps to staying on track with your performance goals.

1. Clarity and Accountability
2. Simplicity
3. Structured Objectives and Goals
4. Sustainable fuel source
5. Cyclic Data Collection Systems

So set aside just 20 minutes as we give you the rundown on the In's and Outs of sustainable Pre-Season Goal Setting.

Also, check out our Building Champion Minds F.R.E.E training video series: https://rebrand.ly/braininthegame

 

If you enjoyed this episode then check out http://www.smartmind.com.au for more information and check out our Smart Mind Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SmartMindinstitute/ and keep up with our videos and athlete profiles.

 

Enjoy the episode

Dave Diggle

Performance Mind Coach

Brain in the Game - Sports Mind Coaching Podcast: Episode #70 -
Mental Blocks and how we can better deal with them - FOREVER - hosted by Dave Diggle

Why are Mental Blocks such an issue for athletes?

Episode #70:

Almost every coach will understand the frustration and pain that comes from an athlete being mentally and emotionally paralysed by a mental block. That uncharacteristic derailing and shuddering halt of a normally calm, in control and capable athlete by what can only bye described as an irrational FEAR - be that a block on a specific Skill, a venue or even within competition.

 

In this episode (episode #70) of Brain in the Game we are going to listen to a lecture I delivered recently (January 2019) on the four (4) core components of Mental Blocks and how we as coaches can best manage the situation.

4 Core components:

1. Why we have Mental Blocks
2. What actually happens inside our minds with a Mental Block
3. How we can fix the Blockage
4. What if the blockage keeps returning
   

So sit back, enjoy and let's unpack performance mental blocks:

Building Champion Minds FREE training video series: https://rebrand.ly/braininthegame

 

If you enjoyed this episode then check out http://www.smartmind.com.au for more information and check out our Smart Mind Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SmartMindinstitute/ and keep up with our videos and athlete profiles.

 

Enjoy the episode

Dave Diggle

Performance Mind Coach

Brain in the Game - Sport Mind Coaching Podcast: Episode #69 -
The Blame Game - hosted by Dave Diggle

Who's fault was it really?

Episode #69:

 

When things are going well and athletes are winning then people love to take the credit - however when things fall over those same people are very quick to play the “Blame Game”. "It wasn’t my fault, they didn’t give me the right information, I couldn’t do my job, they distracted me" etc etc etc…

The reality is when we descend into the Blame war then we are no longer in a position to move forward or grow. So blaming is counter productive to development and momentum.

In this episode, we are going to examine why people play the blame game and what we should be doing instead. So settle in and let's take an honest and clinical look at the “Blame game” slippery slope and strategies to avoid this unnecessary process.

If you enjoy this episode then check out http://www.smartmind.com.au for more information and check out our Smart Mind Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SmartMindinstitute/ and keep up with our videos and athlete profiles.

Enjoy this episode

Dave Diggle

Performance Mind Coach

Brain in the Game - Sports Mind Coaching Podcast: Episode #68 -
Do I fit the selectors mould or do I create my own style - hosted by Dave Diggle

 

Who are you playing for?

 

Episode #68:

It’s an age old conundrum for elite and professional athletes, “do I change who I am and how I play to fit the mould of the selectors' current criteria OR do I back my own unique skills and become the player I know I can be?”

And the answer isn’t ‘Immediately” that simple - surprisingly. In this episode of Brain in the Game, however, we will examine the pros and cons of each option and then look at the sustainability of growth model “Consolidate - Construct - Implement”, skill development and performance sustainability. We will unpack a number of impacts on you as a performer and as an individual person when selecting to “fit the mould” or “to be you”.

So buckle in for this controversial topic and let's dive into this rabbit hole.

Check out this episode of Brain in the Game, where I help rebalance this by showing key strategies in building a sustainable self-belief.   

 

If you enjoy this episode then check out http://www.smartmind.com.au for more information and check out our Smart Mind Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SmartMindinstitute/ and keep up with our videos and athlete profiles.

 

Enjoy this episode

Dave Diggle

Performance Mind Coach

Episode #67:

Believe it or not athletes more than most tend to suffer with low self esteem and low self belief, which sounds bizarre when you think just how cocky they can appear on the outside.

That is until you understand the 24/7 scrutiny they are constantly under today as they are expected to be always “available”.

Beyond their sporting performances where they are publicly judged, categorised and ranked, they are also open to constant assessment of their comments, their actions and their beliefs via social media. With the liberation of information accessibility that the internet and social media brings, it also brings having to be “on” constantly. This can increases our awareness of being inside the “fish bowl” and the athlete mode 24hrs a day.

This is manifesting a warped view of the athlete by the athlete as they become more externally referenced and less self assured.

Check out this episode of Brain in the Game, where I help rebalance this by showing key strategies in building a sustainable self belief.   

If you enjoy this episode then check out http://www.smartmind.com.au for more information and checkout our Smart Mind Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SmartMindinstitute/ and keep up with our videos and athlete profiles.

 

Enjoy this episode

Dave Diggle

Performance Mind Coach