This week on the Way of Champions Podcast, we welcome High Performance Expert, Allon Khakshouri. Allon Khakshouri is a recognized personality in the sports world, and has managed the careers of some of this generation's greatest tennis players, including current world number one Novak Djokovic. We dive into what separates the great players from everyone else, how important intrinsic motivation is for an athlete's career, and how to add stress to practice to prepare for competition success. You can follow Allon on Twitter and connect with him on LinkedIn. Be sure to check out his website http://mentalgameoftennis.com. Highlights from the Podcast: Allon shares how he got into focusing on the mental side of sports What separates good players from the great players? How important is it to escalate your professionalism as you move through the ranks? Novak Djokovic started his career at 14 with serious physical limitations… how did he became one of the best in the world? What does "Talent needs Trauma" mean? How important is "love of the game" for an athlete's success? The importance of the growth mindset Allon shares tips on parenting excellent athletes What are mistake rituals and why should athletes have them? Adding stress to practice sessions Where does positive psychology fit in the athlete's journey? Resources Mentioned Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Bounce: Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success Choke: The Secret to Performing Under Pressure Every Moment Matters: How the World's Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Build Championship Teams Help Support the Podcast! Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences. Thank you for all your support these past two years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

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