Why you play differently when certain people are watching

About this episode

This episode explores how athletes perform differently based on their audience.

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People in this episode

Host: Eli Straw

Topics covered

• mental performance
• athlete coaching
• confidence
• anxiety
• youth sports

Keywords

• mental performance coaching
• confidence
• anxiety
• youth athletes
• sports psychology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Confident Competitor Academy, Mentally Tough Kid Course, Success Starts Within

Books & works: Mind Games Book, Athlete Mental Training Book

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