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Apr 2024
23m 41s

Athlete Mental Training Explained

Eli Straw
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In this episode, you will learn what athlete mental training is, why it matters, and the main tools you can use to start training your mind as an athlete. 🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you’re struggling with confidence, anxiety, fear of failure, or overthinking during games—or you’re a parent of an athlete dealing with that—I work 1-on-1 ... Show More
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