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Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Drs. Keith Kaufman and Tim Pineau (along with Dr. Carol Glass) developed the Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) mental training program and founded the MSPE Institute, which provides training and consultation to promote greater success, satisfaction, and well-being in sport and other realms of performance (e.g., performing arts, business). In this podcast, Keith and Tim discuss various topics related to mental training, mindfulness, peak performance, and optimal experience for a wide range of performers -- from recreational to elite, kids to adults. They offer practical tips and exercises from their own work, and interview other top-level experts to highlight effective approaches to performance enhancement. The Mindful Sport Performance Podcast will give listeners a full catalogue of fresh ideas on how to thrive in competitive environments and embrace a more mindful way of being. Get in touch with Keith and Tim at MSPEPodcast@gmail.com
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Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Ep. 54: Building the Professional Athlete with Ryan Martin
In this episode, Loudoun United FC Head Coach Ryan Martin joins the conversation.
Ryan Martin joined Loudoun United FC in June 2019 as the second head coach in the club's history after becoming the director of DC United's academy program in 2017. Prior to overseeing all youth development at DC United, the Columbus, Ohio native coached and was the recruiting coordinator at Wake Forest University and, in 2016, helped build FC Cincinnati's roster from scratch.
Tim begins with a mindfulness of sound meditation, and then he, Keith, and Ryan have a conversation about:
[10:36] Ryan's experience with of mental training over his career in coaching and what elements he likes to focus on most
[17:35] Fear of change among coaches and the impact this has on implementing more mental training practices
[21:31] The crucial role of compassion in coaching
[26:37] The many roles a coach plays in the life of a professional athlete
[33:29] The importance of self-care for coaches
[38:02] Ryan's post-match routines
[39:46] An important and honest conversation about suicide, mental health, and supporting those around you
Social Media Mentioned:
Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @rpmartin10, @mindful_sport_podcast
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
Ryan's Feature on Mental Health
www.mindfulsportperformance.org
www.enduromind.com
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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