Welcome to the Strength Connection!

Tom Mitchell, Ph.D. is a Performance Coach and founder of Winning Spirit Coach, helping business leaders, athletes, and high-level performers discover their greatness within. As the former sport psychologist for the NBA's Golden State Warriors and co-author of an Amazon #1 Best Seller with NFL legend Joe Montana.

In this insightful interview, Tom shares his journey from a basketball player to a renowned sports psychologist working with NBA teams like the Warriors. Discover his unique practices, including visualization and asking powerful questions, and learn how mindset and inner coaching drive peak performance.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Sports Psychology

02:55 Transition from Player to Coach

05:57 The Influence of Mentorship

08:55 The Journey to the Golden State Warriors

11:49 Visualization Techniques and Index Cards

14:42 Role of a Sports Psychologist in Professional Sports

24:21 The Role of Sports Psychology in Player Development

32:34 The Power of Questions in Coaching

35:49 Lessons from Coaching Legends

39:34 The Obsession of Champions

45:10 Reflections on Coaching and Life