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In part three of the podcast series 'Understanding the ADHD Brain and Sports Performance' Dr. Ari Tuckman and I discuss the following: -What is the best way to build better mental brakes and make better decisions? -What are a few strategies for: -inattention -hyperactivity -impulsiveness -Plus more! For more information visit www.athletebydesign.com

This podcast episode of 'Coaches You Should Know' features Josh Ortegon, owner of www.athletesarena.com.

In part two of the podcast series 'Understanding the ADHD Brain and Sports Performance' Dr. Ari Tuckman and I discuss the following: -What are the two mental cycles that negatively affect peak mental performance for the ADHD Brain? -What are externalized executive functions? -What are a few of your favorite tools that might benefit athletes and coaches? -Healthy self-esteem plays a foundational role in sports performance, what areas influence an athletes self-esteem? -What are a few occasional 'little lies' that an athlete might tell them self? (i.e. "My ADHD gives me more energy so I don't need to worry about recovery.") -What are a few strategies that an athlete or coach with ADHD can use to build better self-esteem? -Plus more! visit www.athletebydesign.com

In the last part of this new series on 'Building A Winning Culture' I discuss the following: Review Keys 1, 2, & 3 Language shapes your culture Values drive your culture Beliefs establish your culture Key #4: _______________ _________________ your culture _________________ are things, people, tasks, events, etc. that you ___________ ______ ___________. Do you fall victim of these 5 ______________________? 3 Safe __________________ that will impact your coaching _____________ is KING! Ask questions! Plus more! visit www.athletebydesign.com

In part 3 of 'The 4 Keys To Building A Winning Culture' I discuss the following: -Review Keys 1 & 2 1. Language shapes your culture 2. Values drive your culture - Key #3: _______________ _________________ your culture - The foundational mental performance principle every coach should know -What does a new athlete say about you? - Plus more For more information visit www.athletebydesign.com

In part one of this new series titled 'Understanding the ADHD Brain and Sports Performance' I have a great discussion with nationally recognized Dr. Ari Tuckman. Here is just some of what we discussed: - What is ADHD? Should it really be called Attention Deficit Disorder? -Does ADHD actually hinder or help athletic performance? -What are a few signs for coaches to look for in identifying an athlete who may possibly have ADHD? -Great athletes make great decisions. What are Executive Functions and what do they have to do with decision making? What are the social implications they can have within a team setting? - I often challenge my athletes to build better brakes when it comes to effective decision making. You use the term 'Response Inhibition' in your workbook 'Understand Your Brain Get More Done'. Why is this so important for coaches and athletes with ADHD and what are a few practical strategies to improve it?

In part two of this new series on 'Building A Winning Culture' I discuss the following: - Key #2: _____________ ________________ your culture -Why team rules are not enough when it comes to influencing your athlete's behavior -4 Key components to making _____________ ___________ stick -Plus more For more information visit www.athletebydesign.com

In part one of this new series on 'Building A Winning Culture' I discuss: -What is a Winning Culture? -The components that make up a Winning Culture -Key #1: The ______________ you use _____________ your culture For more information visit www.athletebydesign.com

In part 2 of this interview with Dr. Joe Baker, author of Talent Identification & Development In Sport- International Perspectives we discuss the following: - the role culture plays in talent development -applications of the 10,000 hour rule -the Relative Age Effect -Deliberate Play -Why 'talent development is a non-linear process' -Plus more For more information visit www.athletebydesign.com

In this special edition podcast episode of 'Coach Your Best' I share some key questions to help you get ready for 2013. I also share some exciting news for podcast listeners as well as the new format for the podcast going into 2013. For more information visit www.athletebydesign.com