The Sports Psychology of Sleepwalking Athletes and How to Fix Performance | #196

The Sports Psychology of Sleepwalking Athletes and How to Fix Performance | #196

April 21, 2026 · 23 min · Season 8

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Kate McCauley explores psychological sleepwalking in athletes and coaches, offering strategies to enhance performance.

Blog Post: Coaches Can Sleepwalk Too: Waking Up From Autopilot Coaching Kate McCauley, a mindset performance coach, explores the concept of psychological sleepwalking in athletes and coaches. She shares practical drills and strategies to enhance mental engagement, focus, and performance across sports like cheerleading, basketball, softball, and baseball. Keywords mental performance, athlete focus, sports psychology, coaching strategies, mindset training, performance improvement Key Topics Psychological sleepwalking in athletes Practical mental drills for sports teams The impact of focus and awareness on performance   Free Guide: The 5 Mental Skills Championship Teams Train Book a mental toughness mindset training team workshop, or corporate speaking engagement:  https://www.champion-within.com/   CONNECT with Kate McCauley:    IG  https://www.instagram.com/the.champion_within    LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-mccauley-danu    Book a Mental Toughness Mindset Training Appointment:  https://www.champion-within.com/   Book corporate a speaking engagement or workshop on performance:&nbsp…

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