What do we do as Mental Skill Coaches? Eliminating Stigma with Dr. Tony Tucci

In this conversation, Coach Mike and Dr. Tony Tucci discuss the goal of their work at Impact Sports Lab and My360 Mindset, which is to help athletes improve their mental skills and perform at their best. They emphasize the importance of getting in the zone and staying in the zone, as well as the misconception that being relaxed is always the optimal state. They also discuss the stages of change in mental skills coaching and the impact of buy-in and understanding the process. They highlight that their work is not limited to athletes and can benefit anyone looking to improve their performance in any area of life. In this conversation, Mike Chaves and Tony Tucci discuss the importance of mental skills training for athletes. They emphasize the need for athletes to be bought into the process and to come in with their own questions and unique experiences. They also highlight the innovative approach they take at Impact Performance & Fitness, incorporating mental skill training into sports training and coaching. They discuss the connection between the mind and body and the importance of soothing the body before engaging in mental skills. They also address the tendency for athletes to change their approach or lose focus after making a mistake, and the need to stick to a good process and celebrate new habits. Overall, they emphasize the role of mental skills in helping athletes perform at a high level and improve in their sport.