#199 “Stop Catastrophizing Failure” with Duke University Sports Psychologist Dr. Greg Dale
Sunday, 20 December 2020
This week on the Way of Champions Podcast we welcome Dr. Greg Dale. Dr. Dale is the Director of Sport Psychology and Leadership Program for Duke Athletics and author of The Seven Secrets of Successful Coaches. In his sport psychology role, Dale provides consultations for individual athletes, coaches and staff members. In addition, Dale provides team
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Raising Strong, Resilient Girls through Positive Psychology with author and coach Lani Silversides
Sunday, 16 February 2020
This week on the Way of Champions Podcast we welcome, Lani Silversides. Lani is a former Division I athlete, current high school mathematics teacher, high school varsity and youth coach, sport psychology enthusiast, avid photographer and mother of two. We dive into transitioning from high school to college sports, the importance of understanding sport psychology as a
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#145 ”Inside the Mind of an Elite Athlete with Annie Vernon, Olympic Silver Medalist and World Champion Rower”
Sunday, 15 December 2019
Thank you to everyone who has purchased my new book, “Every Moment Matters: How the World’s Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Build Championship Teams.” Order 10 or more books for your staff, received 25% off per book. For bulk orders, email john@changingthegameproject.com or visit changingthegameproject.com/everymomentmatters more information. What is it like to be be
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#112 Training the Mind for Optimal Performance with Lindsey Wilson
Sunday, 28 April 2019
This week on the Way of Champions Podcast, we have a discussion with Lindsey Wilson from Positive Performance Training about the importance of the mental game for athletes of all ages. Lindsey works with athletes and coaches to unlock player and team potential through mental performance training. As an athlete, Lindsey had the privilege to play
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#105 Parenting Young Champions and Peak Performance with Gold Medal Winning Sport Psychologist Dr Roberta Kraus
Sunday, 10 March 2019
Dr. Roberta V. Kraus is currently featured as an expert in a new video series launched by TrueSport, an educational program powered by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that inspires athletes, coaches, parents, and administrators to change the culture of youth sport through active engagement based on cornerstone lessons of sportsmanship, character-building, and clean and healthy
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Don’t Choke: The Difference Between Playing to Win, and Playing Not to Lose
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Is your child a great practice player, but one who struggles to perform in games? Does she score at will in easy games, but cannot find the net in the competitive ones? Does your team play great in meaningless games, but tense up and play poorly when the result matters? Does your team always play
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Are You Setting Goals AND Expectations for Your Athlete? Do You Know the Difference?
Monday, 17 June 2013
As a parent, it is incredibly important that we understand the difference between the goals we set with our children, and the expectations we place upon them. The difference is subtle but very important, for both are crucial tools when it comes to raising high performers. We should place expectations upon our children and set
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My Kid Stopped Trying! What Now?
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
One of the questions I am often asked is “How do I change my kid’s attitude toward sports? He just does not seem into it anymore, and he is not putting any effort in.” This is a situation that can be very confusing and discouraging for both children and parents, as well as cause stress
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