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025 - Embracing the Role Player Position in Basketball
In this episode of the I Am Mentally Tough podcast, hosts Gladine Frasso (Coach G.) and Coach David Anderson dive into the essential role that role players have in basketball, whether they start on the court or come off the bench. They discuss the importance of embracing one's role, the mental toughness required to handle not getting much playing time, and the influence of parental expectations on athletes’ performances. By focusing on factors within their control and fostering a team-oriented mindset, athletes can strengthen their mental resilience and contribute positively to their team. The episode wraps up with a special announcement about upcoming group coaching sessions designed to build mental toughness in athletes.
Key Discussion Points:
The Importance of Role Players
Challenges Faced by Role Players
Parental Influence
Reframing the Bench Role
Mental Toughness and Role Acceptance
Coaches' Role in Managing Expectations
Parental Support and Mental Health
Building Mental Resilience
Coach G. will be launching her 8 week Mental Toughness Group Coaching program early November. Make sure you’re on her email list so that you’re the first to know when it goes live. Join here email list HERE
Learn the 6 reasons why your athletes are lacking confidence and what they can start doing now to overcome them. Get the free guide HERE
Follow Coach G. on Instagram HERE
Follow Coach David Anderson HERE
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In this episode of the I Am Mentally Tough podcast, hosts Gladine Frasso (Coach G.) and Coach David Anderson dive into the essential role that role players have in basketball, whether they start on the court or come off the bench. They discuss the importance of embracing one's role, the mental toughness required to handle not getting much playing time, and the influence of parental expectations on athletes’ performances. By focusing on factors within their control and fostering a team-oriented mindset, athletes can strengthen their mental resilience and contribute positively to their team. The episode wraps up with a special announcement about upcoming group coaching sessions designed to build mental toughness in athletes.
Key Discussion Points:
The Importance of Role Players
Challenges Faced by Role Players
Parental Influence
Reframing the Bench Role
Mental Toughness and Role Acceptance
Coaches' Role in Managing Expectations
Parental Support and Mental Health
Building Mental Resilience
Coach G. will be launching her 8 week Mental Toughness Group Coaching program early November. Make sure you’re on her email list so that you’re the first to know when it goes live. Join here email list HERE
Learn the 6 reasons why your athletes are lacking confidence and what they can start doing now to overcome them. Get the free guide HERE
Follow Coach G. on Instagram HERE
Follow Coach David Anderson HERE