From The First Chair Podcast

In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome back Mental Performance Coach Jelle Kooijman to discuss lessons learned from the Maverick Mental Training Program, self-talk and mental performance during championship season.   (0:45) - Jelle is our first recurring guest that was also on Episode 22 on Mental Training   (0:53) - How is the Maverick Mental Training Program going?   (1:18) - Why is self talk such a popular mental skill with the athletes?   (2:00) - What is the difference between planned self-talk and automatic self talk?   (5:33) - Myth or reality: Sports are 90% mental?   (9:00) - Myth or reality: Mental preparation is for mentally weak athletes?   (10:21) - Myth or reality: Mental preparation is only for elite athletes?   (11:44) - Myth or reality: Mental training requires long hours of training to see positive effects?   (13:32) - Myth or reality: All mental skills work equally well for all athletes?   (14:31) - Myth or reality: The core of mental preparation is visualization et positive thinking?