Leslie Larsen

Mental Conditioning Coach at IMG Academy, PhD from the University of Tennessee, Former Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Arkansas State University.

[Leslie Larsen @CoachLLarsen]

@BernieComptonSP Thanks Bernie! If we happen to be in AR at the same time in December, let's find a time to meet up.

[Leslie Larsen @CoachLLarsen]

To coaches and others who want to find ways to improve their performance in life, you should buy The Winning Element. Today is the Amazon launch, so it is only $1.99. For the content that you get in this book, this price is a steal. https://t.co/F2r3E0njLm #thewinningelement

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@Coach_Ehrlich Preach Coach!

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Strength and impact in vulnerability. https://t.co/8JUdVwLfZq

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"I was just like, this isn't healthy. I have to stop doing this to myself, because I don't want to die." https://t.co/6REKEK0vVs

[Leslie Larsen @CoachLLarsen]

A7: I ask them to stand up and show me what it looks like when they are playing well vs what it looks like when they aren't #SPChat

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A6 Accepting things that we've been taught w/o ?, fear of getting "real" and vulnerable, & failing to see it as an important skill #SPChat

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A5 We forget to look outside of practice/competition. Self awareness in all aspects of life is essential to human performance. #SPChat

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A4 it is the foundation. We are constantly performing, so it is as important for us as it is for our clients. #Betruetoyou #SPChat

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A3 ask athletes to identify values, reflect on experiences, question the status quo, & allow themselves to feel (body, mind, spirit) #spchat

[Leslie Larsen @CoachLLarsen]

A2 what @MVPSportPsych and @Coach_Ehrlich said. Also, self awareness allows athletes to make better decisions off of the court/field #SPChat

[Leslie Larsen @CoachLLarsen]

A1: knowing your strengths/weaknesses and being able to recognize what you are bringing to/taking from the table at any given moment #SPChat

[Zach Brandon @MVP_Mindset]

Sean Casey's POV w/ helping Ian Happ: Process is what you can control & do right NOW where your feet are. #THISpitch #Baseball #MentalGame

[Zach Brandon @MVP_Mindset]

"Grinding it out" isn't sustainable. Over focusing on "grinding" will only result in neglect of what's most important #joy #Golf #MentalGame

[Paul Biancardi @PaulBiancardi]

Down @IMGABasketball the head boys basketball position is open. Between the facilities,commitment & resources this is an elite job.

[Leslie Larsen @CoachLLarsen]

A6: Work with coaches to create a culture of accountability across all aspects of the program, and check in consistently #SportPsychChat

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A5: Have good self awareness. Recognize between and within group differences. Adjust as necessary. #SportPsychChat

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A4 open-ended questions related to their experiences and being more comfortable in silence than they are #SportPsychChat

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A3. Stories, sport specific references, creating tie backs to their own performances, and activities are my go-to's. #SportPsychChat

[Leslie Larsen @CoachLLarsen]

A2 Watching teams play & practice is a huge help. Learn names ASAP. Be real & true to who I am as an SPC: athletes can tell #SportPsychChat

[Leslie Larsen @CoachLLarsen]

@MeighanJulbert @Megan_Byrd23 @Mkhalbrook come join the #SportPsychChat