In this episode of the 'On Coaching' podcast, hosts Steve Magness and John Marcus explore performance anxiety, emphasizing its impact on young athletes and highlighting the need for coaches to address mental health.
The hosts discuss how anxiety can manifest in athletes and its multifaceted influence on performance, stressing that understanding and identifying the roots of anxiety is crucial for effective intervention.
Coaches can play a pivotal role in managing performance anxiety by focusing on process-oriented goals rather than outcome-related pressures, creating a supportive environment, and recognizing the impact of external factors such as social media.
The episode reiterates that the role of coaches is evolving beyond traditional instruction to encompass mental health support, enabling athletes to thrive both on and off the field.
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