Coaching the Athletic Mind

Harnessing Emotions for Athletic Success

In this episode of Coaching the Athletic Mind, host Megan Weaver discusses the often overlooked topic of emotions in sports.  She explains how athletes can identify and choose constructive emotions before a game, thereby channeling feelings like focus, confidence, and motivation to excel on the field. Listeners are guided through practical steps to understand and manage their emotional states, transforming negative feelings into positive ones using techniques tested in her coaching practice.

In episode two of the Coaching the Athletic Mind podcast, hosted by Megan Weaver, the focus is on how athletes can mentally cope with coaches who yell. Megan discusses her family's experiences with her daughter's soccer coach and outlines the responsibilities of parents and coaches in developing a child's belief system. She provides three actionable steps for athletes to handle yelling. Additionally, Megan emphasizes the importance of constructive communication between parents and coaches and offers a free consultation for deeper work.