Get ready, sports fans. This episode is going to bring you lots to think about. Jacqueline and Robin had the pleasure of interviewing Marc Anderson, a sought-after Mental Game Coach and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an extensive history working with athletes and in schools. Marc’s passion for teaching young people to reach their potential and partnering with families to promote sportsmanship, confidence, and teamwork is unmatched. During this episode, Marc shares ways parents can teach their athletes to enjoy the game, learn to make mistakes, and take risks even when failure may be inevitable. Marc also shares the importance of not comparing athletes to one another and setting realistic goals that will lead to growth and engagement in the game. Signs of burnout and disconnect will also be reviewed.

Marc Anderson is a licensed clinical social worker and mental game coach currently based in the western suburbs of Chicago.  He has over 25 years of clinical experience and specializes with adolescents, young adults, and athletes on a broad spectrum of mental health and sports performance issues. His philosophy is athlete-centered; empowering athletes to conquer the mental challenges that are hindering their peak potential. Marc's clinical expertise, combined with his extensive experience as a high school coach and collegiate athlete, allows him to equip athletes with mental strategies and skills to maximize their mental edge and improve their performance in competition while maintaining balance in their lives.

Marc Anderson earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Beloit College (1987) and a masters degree in social work from George Williams College, Aurora University (1994).  Marc studied and received his mental coaching certification training under Dr. Patrick Cohn at Peak Performance Sports (2005). In addition, Marc is a certified lead the leader facilitator through the Jeff Janssen Sports Leadership Center (2018).

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