Sport and Exercise Psychology Book Club and Podcast
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... đ Looking for new book recommendations. đ Seeking more insight into a specific book you've already read. đ Interested in reading a book but not sure if it's worth it.
Episodes
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...
đ Emotional Intelligence in Coaching: Phil Jackson demonstrated exceptional emotional intelligence by understanding and managing the complex personalities of star players like Kobe Bryant a...
In this episode, Danielle Beardsley joins host Davd Smith to discuss "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain". Dr. John Ratey.
Here's our top three takeaways...
Exercise is a powerful tool for brain health, acting as "miracle grow" for the brain by increasing BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor), which enhances neuroplasticity and supports mental performance across various populations.
Physical activity...
In this episode, Heather Cribbin joins host Davd Smith to discuss "Mindset" by Dr. Carol Dweck.
Here's our top three takeaways...
- Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: The book explores two different approaches to learning and challenges. A growth mindset focuses on continuous learning, effort, and personal development, while a fixed mindset is rooted in fear of failure and proving oneself.
- Process Over Outcome: The discussion emphasi...
In this episode, Henrik Herrebrøden joins host Davd Smith to discuss "How We Learn to Move" by Rob Gray, PhD.
Here's our top three takeaways...
Context Matters: Here we emphasized the importance of practicing skills in realistic, varied contexts rather than isolated, repetitive environments. Athletes learn best when training simulates real-world conditions and challenges.
Athlete-Centered Approach: Coaches should gui...
In this episode, Adina Budriga, Flow & Mindset Coach joins host Davd Smith to discuss "The Rise of Superman" by Steven Kotler.
Here's our top three takeaways...
- Flow as a Tool, Not Just an Outcome: While many see flow as a destination, it serves as a practical tool for skill development, enhancing attention, and working through fears. This perspective makes flow more accessible, applicable, and enjoyable as a pr...
In this episode, Dr. Brian Lomax joins host David Smith to discuss "The Score Takes Care of Itself" by Bill Walsh.
Here are the top three takeaways:
1. Focus on the Process, Not the Score
Walsh believed that if you build a "Standard of Performance" â detailed, disciplined attention to every small action and behavior â then success (the score) would naturally follow. Winning is the byproduct of doing things the right way, not the immed...
Hey everybody and welcome to the Sport and Exercise Psychology Book Club and Podcast. My name is David Smith, I am your host for this show, and I love me some books, especially on topics related to sport and exercise. In my professional practice I work as a mental performance coach, strength & conditioning coach, as well as a teacher and researcher within the fields of sport & exercise science, sport & exercise psycholo...
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