Your Voice Becomes Their Inner Voice (w/ Dr. Lennie Waite)
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Dr. Lennie Waite discusses the influence of parental support and social media on youth athletes' mental performance in sports.
Ep43:Your voice becomes their inner voice (w/ Dr. Lennie Waite) is brough to you by Gaimplan Dr. Lennie Waite is the Chief Science Officer at Hite EQ and covers a range of topics related to mental performance in sports, the impact of social media on youth athletes, and the psychological aspects of elite performance. Dr. Waite shares insights on the steeplechase, athlete development, and the pressure faced by youth athletes. The discussion also delves into the role of parents in shaping a child's emotional response to sports and the challenges of social media use in the sports industry. The conversation covers the importance of parental emotional support, the impact of competitive coaching on child psychology, and the development of mental skills in youth sports. It emphasizes the need for positive reinforcement and intentional control and focus in young athletes, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the current landscape of youth sports coaching and development. Takeaways Parental influence on a child's emotional response to sports The impact of social media on youth athletes Emotional Support Positive Reinforcement Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Lennie Waite…
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