637 | How to Coach an Injured Athlete (Step-by-Step Breakdown)

About this episode

Lindsey Wilson shares a step-by-step coaching approach for helping injured athletes overcome mental barriers during recovery.

Her body was ready. Her mind wasn't. And no one had given her the tools to bridge that gap. In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of a recent session I had with a professional basketball player coming back from an ACL injury. Cleared by her trainer and full speed into practice, she was still carrying a heavy load of fear and self-doubt. You’ll learn step-by-step how I coached her through it, including the one phrase that can change everything for an injured athlete, an exercise that helps you discover what they need, and how to create a customized guided visualization for every client. Topics discussed: The mental challenges of returning to play after an injury Conscious vs. subconscious brain How to discover what your athlete really needs How to turn conversations into a guided visualization Closing the session and next steps The most important thing that injured athletes need to hear ------------------------- Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” <– If that sounds like you,  we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast ! This helps us reach more high…

People in this episode

Host: Lindsey Wilson

Guest: professional basketball player

Topics covered

• coaching injured athletes
• mental challenges of injury recovery
• guided visualization
• self-doubt in athletes
• conscious vs subconscious brain

Keywords

• injured athlete
• ACL injury
• coaching techniques
• mental health
• visualization exercises
• self-doubt
• athlete recovery

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