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How Perfectionism Stifles Young Athletes’ Success

2009

Dr. Patrick Cohn discusses how fear of failure and perfectionism in young athletes can stifle their performance and thus success in sports.

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Olympian Gracie Gold Gets Candid About Her Mental Health with Michelle Kwan | Thank You Notes

Michelle Kwan may be one of the best figure skaters of all time, but it’s her incredible resolve that made her such an inspiration to fellow skater Gracie Gold. In this video, Gracie tells Michelle: “You once estimated that you’ve fallen 131,000 times in your skating career.

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2020
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Youth Sports: Tips to Help Kids Handle the Pressure

Is your child feeling the pressures of a team or individual sport? Here are some tips on helping them handle the pressure.

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2019
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11:00

My Yips Story

A former collegiate softball player talks about her struggles with mental health and the Yips during her career.

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2020
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Perfectionism and Anxiety, and Its Influence on Performance

This video is about the dual nature of perfectionism in sports: Relationships with emotion, motivation, and performance.

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2015
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16:04

What Gives Elite Athletes the Edge? | Janne Mortensen | TEDxOdense

Do you want to develop the mind of a winner? Have you ever wondered what gives young, elite athletes the edge? How can you transform a kid into a champion? Expert in sports psychology and mental training, Janne Mortensen has coached national teams and world-class athletes, taking them to European...

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2019
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15:48

Toxicity of Sport Culture on Athletes’ Mental Health | Hillary Cauthen | TEDxTexasStateUniversity

An emotional talk from personal story to professional experience with mental health of athletes. Examining the culture of sport and championship building and providing 3 steps to assist in improving athletes’ mental wellness. Dr.

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2019
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22:59

The Kennedy Forum: Michael Phelps and David Axelrod Discuss Mental Health

Michael Phelps discusses his struggle with mental health through his swimming career.

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Michael Phelps
2018
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06:36

The Life of Naomi Osaka

Since she first beat her childhood idol Serena Williams, being in the spotlight thrust her into depression. She just quit the French Open citing concerns over her mental health. This is the story of Naomi Osaka.

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Naomi Osaka
2021
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Avoiding and Treating Burnout in Sports

This video talks about Burnout in Sports. It shares what Burnout is, the 3 effects of Burnout and 5 ways to Avoid/Treat Burnout in Sports. These treatments are effective for youth and pro level sports.

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2017
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A Fighter’s Guide to Performance Anxiety | Stacey Copeland | TEDxRNCM

Performance anxiety can fuel our biggest successes, or cause our perceived failures; learning how to overcome the demons of self-doubt can be key to achieving our dreams. Stacey Copeland (@scopelandboxer) is an elite athlete who has represented her country in both boxing and football.

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2017
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Athlete Well-Being