#114 Dr. David Spindler: Actionable Tactics For Your Mental Game

 Join Scott Johnston for a discussion with Dr. David Spindler. Dr. Spindler, is a renowned sports psychologist, known for his work with elite athletes, including cyclist Mark Cavendish, who overcame personal challenges to break a long-standing Tour de France record. Currently, coach Scott collaborates with Dr. Spindler as part of a support team for an elite ultra runner. While Dr. Spindler typically works with professionals in various activities, this episode seeks to provide actionable mental game insights for athletes at all levels.Dr. Spindler’s Website: https://drdavidspindler.com/To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here.Episode Guide00:00:00 Introduction00:03:08 David’s backstory and formative years00:05:34 Working with elite-level athletes00:09:20 Dealing with performance anxiety00:13:34 Process vs. outcome goals00:17:00 Assessing your own motivations00:19:51 Avoiding over-training and burnout00:26:23 Rediscovering joy in training and practice00:30:41 Making a difference as a coach00:32:31 What makes a good coach?00:43:41 Learning from mistakes00:44:32 Master coach, Vasilis Anastopoulos00:47:00 Avoiding compulsion00:49:25 Selfishness in athletic pursuits00:53:47 Opinions on Central Governor Theory01:03:16 David’s final thoughts

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