Performance Talk

Turning Pressure into Power: The Psychology of Athletic Success with Dr. Haley Perlus

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Key Topics DiscussedIntroduction to Sports Psychology
  • Dr. Perlus helps athletes focus mentally ("from the neck up") to improve physical performance.
Embracing Pressure and Anxiety
  • Athletes often revert to old habits under pressure.
  • Importance of embracing rather than avoiding pressure as it signifies care, belief, and energy.
    • Trusting Training Over Time
    • Encouragement from high-profile examples like Olympian Sydney McLaughlin on trusting training routines.
    Responsibility in Performance
    • Taking personal responsibility is key but should be balanced—not taking all blame or credit.
    Effort vs. Outcome Focus
    • Evaluating effort alongside technique during practice sessions.
    Motivation Techniques for Coaches
    1. Observing how athletes motivate peers can reveal motivational styles.
    2. Participating in sports activities with them can provide insights into their thinking patterns.
      3. Vicarious Learning & Modeling Success
      1. Using role models or peer performances as motivation tools.
      2. Understanding that failure is a learning opportunity, not an endpoint.
        3. Personal Journey into Sports Psychology:
        1. Inspired by early experience with ski racing coach at age 12 who used unconventional methods (betting) to instill confidence and highlight the importance of mental strength over just physical prowess.
        Advice for Parents of Young Athletes:
        1. Balance expectations—focus more on effort than results.
        2. Create supportive environments that encourage development without overwhelming pressure.
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