“Even though I’m down 40 love, I’m not out yet. There’s an opportunity to win the next point.”—Dr. Brian Hainline

Dr. Brian Hainline is a leader in the arena of sports medicine—his groundbreaking leadership as the first Chief Medical Officer of the NCAA stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to athlete safety and well-being.

I’ve wanted to meet Brian for decades, ever since I was a sport science intern in USTA Player Development—Brian’s name was popping up everywhere as a keynote speaker and I was like, “Who is this guy?”

Trust me, the wait was worth it as Brian shares his expertise on mental health, resilience, self-talk, and much, much more. We had a great time, enjoy the show.-René Vidal

5 BIG IDEAS FROM DR. BRIAN HAINLINE

• “The most important word in all of performance for life is periodization.”
• “Coaches are the single most important influence in an athlete’s life.”
• “One of the most important things a coach can do for their athlete is help them learn self-compassion.”
• “Ultimately, coaches are in the human development business.”
• “The greatest legacy for me would be that people look at me and see me as a great husband, a great father, and a great grandfather.”

SHOW NOTES

• Brian defines mental health (00:21)
• “Elite athletes are human beings.” (01:35)
• The resilience of Steffi Graf and Michael Phelps (03:33)
• Brian on the power of periodization (06: 15)
• How coaches shape the environment (09:54)
• Mental Health First Aid (13:19)
• Developing the Self-Talk Edge (21:02)
• Brian on legacy and Nelson Mandela (24:25)

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