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Jelle Kooijman is the first person I’ve interviewed on the podcast who is not a Pickleball player. But he has a great deal to offer to listeners as he talks about the importance of your mindset when trying to perform at the highest levels on the court. Jelle is a mental performance coach who helps athletes adapt to the negative aspects of the sports environment.
Show Notes
In this episode we discuss:
- How Jelle helps athletes deal with the negative aspects of the sports environment
- Misconceptions about the role and importance of emotions in sports
- Finding the balance between your emotions when on the court and the energy they provide
- Jelle talks about methods to reduce your anxiety if it is negatively impacting your performance
- Why negative self talk isn’t always bad when you are on the court
- How a change in mindset can help you come back if you get behind in a game or match
- The difference between routines and superstitions in sports
- Why routines are important to maximize your performance
- How Jelle has taken his sports psychology practice online since COVID-19
