Sport and Exercise Psychology Book Club and Podcast
Sport and Exercise Psychology Book Club and Podcast
Podcast Description
Hosted by sport and exercise psychology professionals, we are your sport and exercise psychology book club. Every episode we will select, read, discuss, and rate books that are relevant to mental performance coaching and applied sport psychology. Our book shelf is full of autobiographies, technical books, research books, and easy reads, all of which are ready to crack open and discuss. Our podcast is perfect if you're...
📚 Looking for new book recommendations.
📚 Seeking more insight into a specific book you've already read.
📚 Interested in reading a book but not sure if it's worth it.
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Content Themes
The show focuses on a range of topics centered around sport and exercise psychology, mental performance coaching, and influential literature within these fields. Episodes will frequently cover autobiographies, research texts, and practical self-help books, with examples like the engaging discussion of 'The Score Takes Care of Itself' by Bill Walsh, emphasizing leadership, resilience, and process-oriented success.
Hosted by sport and exercise psychology professionals, we are your sport and exercise psychology book club. Every episode we will select, read, discuss, and rate books that are relevant to mental performance coaching and applied sport psychology. Our book shelf is full of autobiographies, technical books, research books, and easy reads, all of which are ready to crack open and discuss. Our podcast is perfect if you’re…
📚 Looking for new book recommendations.
📚 Seeking more insight into a specific book you’ve already read.
📚 Interested in reading a book but not sure if it’s worth it.
In this episode, Dr. Pete Olusoga, host of the podcast ”Eighty Percent Mental” joins host Davd Smith to discuss the book, ”The Last Season: A Team in Search for its Soul” by Phil Jackson. Here's our top three takeaways…
🏀 Emotional Intelligence in Coaching: Phil Jackson demonstrated exceptional emotional intelligence by understanding and managing the complex personalities of star players like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, adapting his approach throughout the season and treating players as human beings with individual needs.
🏀 Team Dynamics and Ego Management: The book reveals the challenges of managing high-profile athletes with strong egos, showing how Jackson had to use various strategies (including mind games and involving veteran players) to motivate and align Kobe and Shaq towards team goals.
🏀 Talent vs. Team Unity: Despite winning three previous championships, the Lakers' success was more about individual talent than true team cohesion. The ongoing personal conflicts between Shaq and Kobe ultimately contributed to the breakdown of the team's performance and the end of their championship dynasty.
Get in touch with Dr. Pete Olusoga
Twitter: @Pete_Olusoga / @EPMPodcast
TikTok: @dr_pete_olusoga
Instagram: @dr_pete_oluosga / @eightypercentmental
Get in touch with David Smith
Website: https://www.stonewallperformance.com
LinkedIn: @bttrflyr
Instagram: @stonewallperformance / @FitwithPRIDE
YouTube: @stonewallperformance
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