Supporting Your Archer with Mental Performance Consultant Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk
In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, host Manisha delves into the importance of mental performance consulting with guest Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk from PerformYou. The discussion focuses on how mental performance can greatly impact an archer's success, featuring tips on building confidence, handling stress, and maintaining emotional resilience. Kiri shares her experiences transitioning from a Strength & Conditioning coach to a Mental Performance Consultant, and the philosophy behind her new career. This episode provides valuable insights for Archery parents on how to best support their athletes. PROMO CODE for the Confidence Workshop: CONFIDENCE50
Comprehensive recap and transcript.
00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast
00:51 Introducing Mental Performance Consultant Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk
01:09 The Role and Journey of a Mental Performance Consultant
06:02 Philosophy and Mission of Mental Performance Consulting
07:34 The Importance of Enjoying the Journey
11:26 Addressing the Stigma Around Mental Performance Consulting
19:19 Optimizing Performance Through Habit Change
21:50 When to Start Mental Performance Consulting in Archery
25:08 Understanding Confidence in Athletes
29:21 The Confidence Pool Analogy
30:11 Four Pillars of Confidence
30:40 Performance Accomplishments and Seeing Proof
32:38 Verbal Support and Emotional States
33:19 Managing Stress and Emotional States
35:10 Match Play and Confidence
36:00 Challenge State vs. Threat State
38:05 Breathing Techniques for Calmness
39:07 Learning from Failures
40:55 Top Athletes and Mental States
47:40 Finding a Mental Performance Consultant
50:39 Confidence Workshop Details
52:48 Final Thoughts and Jokes
55:25 Podcast Closing Remarks
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ATTRIBUTION: Permission granted for the use of "The Stranger" by Michal Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum of Wooden Flowers, for Season 1 of "The Archery Parent Podcast".
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ARTIST: Wooden Flowers (Michael Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum)
ALBUM: "Goldtrails", Gravitas Records
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