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Ep. 66 Special Coaches Edition: The Question That Changes Everything
This week's mental workout is a special one just for coaches (and parents). Coach Antoinette explains that when athletes seem to ignore instructions, the issue often isn’t defiance but how coaching cues are communicated and processed under pressure. Coaches frequently give multiple cues quickly, and athletes—dealing with nerves, fatigue, fear of mistakes, and the desire to impress—may latch onto the wrong detail. She introduces a simple shift: ask “Tell me what you heard so far” instead of testing with “Were you listening?” Having athletes repeat what they heard increases engagement, reveals…
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