Ep 71 Red Dots and Deep Breaths: Strategies for Helping Youth Hoops Players Overcome Anxiety

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Welcome back to Coaching Youth Hoops, the podcast where we explore the world of youth basketball and provide valuable coaching insights. In today's episode, we have a special guest, David Radosevich, a seasoned coach, and mentor, who shares his unique techniques for helping young athletes overcome anxiety and build resilience. Join your host Bill Flitter as he dives deep into David's inspiring approach to coaching and empowering young players. From incorporating positive self-talk to using visualization techniques, we'll explore the strategies that can transform how we support and develop our youth athletes. So get ready to learn some game-changing tips in this episode of Coaching Youth Hoops with David Radosevich.

Find David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidradosevich/ and on his website at https://successence.net/


3 key takeaways from this episode that you won't want to miss:

1️⃣ Embrace the Power of Positive Self-Talk: David Radosevich emphasizes the importance of banishing the word "can't" from our coaching language. By encouraging our players to replace it with "yet," we empower them to believe in their potential and develop a growth mindset.

2️⃣ Implement Effective Reset Techniques: To help athletes bounce back quickly from setbacks, Coach Bill shares their "red dot" framework, a physical reset that mimics game situations. By pushing a red dot between their index finger and thumb, players can quickly refocus and reset their mindset for peak performance.

3️⃣ Support Athletes' Mental Well-being: Managing anxiety is crucial for young athletes, and our guest offers practical techniques to help. From breathwork to visualization exercises, coaches can create a safe and present-focused environment that equips athletes with tools to handle anxiety in sports and life.


David’s Bio
A psychologist and coach. David has a deep passion for helping individuals reach their full potential and find fulfillment in their lives. Currently, David works as a peak performance coach at the Flow Research Collective, where he assists people in accessing the state of flow to enhance their performance and well-being. With a background in psychology, David has developed expertise in understanding human behavior and optimizing mental states. He also serves as a professor at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, where he shares his knowledge and mentors students. As a devoted father, he uses his skills to coach and support his daughters in basketball. His mission is to empower individuals to embrace their possibilities and thrive in all aspects of their lives.


Keywords
positive self-talk, mind, red dot framework, grounding, balanced view of success, building grit, confidence, learning from failure, instant feedback, anxiety, breath work, visualization, worrying, calming the nervous system, deep breaths, fight or flight response, reframing thoughts, growth mindset, count backwards (54321), micro routines, muscle memory, repetition, positive reinforcement, crashing the boards.
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