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Author David Sacks, Ph.D : Extreme Balance
In this episode of Grinding for Greatness, Ricky Cheese sits down with licensed clinical psychologist and former Stanford wrestler, David Sacks. Together, they dive deep into the intersection of mental health and sports, discussing David's journey from wrestler to psychologist, the psychological challenges faced by athletes, and the concepts from his new book Extreme Balance, co-authored with Ben Askren and Joe DeSena. Learn how mental resilience, balance, and strategy play crucial roles in wrestling and all sports.
David shares invaluable insights on:
-Handling performance anxiety
-The role of coaches in developing mental toughness
-Integrating mental training into daily practice
-Overcoming learned helplessness and balancing confidence with humility
-Don't miss this episode if you're an athlete, coach, or parent who wants to understand the importance of mental health and how it can elevate your performance!
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By Ricky CheeseIn this episode of Grinding for Greatness, Ricky Cheese sits down with licensed clinical psychologist and former Stanford wrestler, David Sacks. Together, they dive deep into the intersection of mental health and sports, discussing David's journey from wrestler to psychologist, the psychological challenges faced by athletes, and the concepts from his new book Extreme Balance, co-authored with Ben Askren and Joe DeSena. Learn how mental resilience, balance, and strategy play crucial roles in wrestling and all sports.
David shares invaluable insights on:
-Handling performance anxiety
-The role of coaches in developing mental toughness
-Integrating mental training into daily practice
-Overcoming learned helplessness and balancing confidence with humility
-Don't miss this episode if you're an athlete, coach, or parent who wants to understand the importance of mental health and how it can elevate your performance!