637 | How to Coach an Injured Athlete (Step-by-Step Breakdown)

Her body was ready. Her mind wasn't. And no one had given her the tools to bridge that gap. In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of a recent session I had with a professional basketball player coming back from an ACL injury. Cleared by her trainer and full speed into practice, she was still carrying a heavy load of fear and self-doubt. You’ll learn step-by-step how I coached her through it, including the one phrase that can change everything for an injured athlete, an exercise that helps you discover what they need, and how to create a customized guided visualization for every client. Topics discussed: The mental challenges of returning to play after an injury Conscious vs. subconscious brain How to discover what your athlete really needs How to turn conversations into a guided visualization Closing the session and next steps The most important thing that injured athletes need to hear ------------------------- Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” <– If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast! This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now! OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS PODCAST Download on iTunes Listen on Spotify This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com