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How to coach with a Balance is Better philosophy

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Building Mental Strength

John Haime
John Haime John Haime is President of New Edge Performance. A former professional athlete and current bestselling author of “You are a Contender! Build Emotional Muscle to Perform Better and Achieve More … in business, sports and life”,John understands how athletes think and feel, he’s been there – under the most intense pressures of amateur and professional sports. As a world-class coach in the area of performance and one of the world’s leading authorities in Emotional Intelligence, as it relates to performance in sport, John coaches athletes in all sports and generates results with world-class athletes, executives and artists in a variety of performance areas. He is trusted by some of the world’s leading athletes – professional and elite amateur.
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This video is shared by Player Development Project.

The psychological component of player development can be seen as the most complex. It is dynamic and very much has to be catered towards the individual. In a coaching context it is a fundamental part of our roles but often one of the most overlooked.

Join Player Development Project Editor, Dave Wright as he engages in an informative discussion on mental performance and sports psychology with John Haime, former professional golfer and President of New Edge Performance in Canada. John and Dave discuss a range of key points and practical advice including:

  • Mental strength
  • The importance of self-awareness
  • Psychological tips for performance
  • Building character & resilience
  • The importance of happiness

Image credit: Richard Stott

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