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Friction Causes (Trans)Formation
Challenges are a form of friction in our lives. And friction is uncomfortable. We’d rather not have it. We want our comfort and familiarity. Even if it’s not good for us, it’s easier than changing. Change is scary, uncertain, unfamiliar, and unknown. We get scared of letting go of control. But life is out of […]
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“The pursuit of perfectionism and the fear of making mistakes hinder an athlete’s performance and rob them of the joy of play, replacing play with survival.”
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
“When players become disconnected internally, this leads to being disconnected externally.”
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
“Once status, self-image, and the opinions of others are prioritized above all else, players become increasingly on edge. Performance spaces are seen as dangerous, and players feel threatened by the possibility of not being enough. Once they feel this danger, their playfulness decreases.”
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
“When players feel threatened and insecure, their survival modes become activated, and they begin to disconnect from the coach, teammates, and themselves. They fear punishment, rejection, and harsh judgments, so they instinctually protect themselves. They might look like they are unwilling to improve, but the reality is that they are just trying to survive.”
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
“Adolescence is a period when the social landscape undergoes a massive shift. Suddenly, it’s not just about family, it’s about peers and where one stands in the hierarchy among them. The need for acceptance becomes necessary, and it feels as if one’s survival depends on it.”
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
“Why do we love games like sports? Because games are a simplified version of life. They incorporate elements of competition and cooperation, providing a platform for socialization and learning. Games present us with goals to achieve, teammates to collaborate with, obstacles to overcome, challenges to face, unpredictability to manage, strategies to develop, and skills to hone. Importantly, games offer valuable life lessons.”
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
“The power of sports is obvious. They are more than just entertainment, they are spaces where we feel a part of something bigger than ourselves. We watch athletes and performers try their hardest to achieve something while opponents try to stop them. They must operate within the rules and boundaries, trying to achieve greatness with resistance pressing them backward. And as we watch these made-up games, we feel connected. This is because, at some level, we understand that these games are not so different from our lives.”
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
“The ideal coaching approach focuses on the development of the person behind the player. The essence of performance coaching is to facilitate the growth of individuals into better human beings. This perspective emphasizes the importance of regulation, a skill that helps athletes handle stress by increasing their resilience and adaptability. Coaches should aim to foster adaptable athletes, not programmed robots. We want performers who can handle stress and athletes who can approach their craft with creativity and a sense of enjoyment.”
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
― B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
