In this three-minute video, mental skills coach Zane Winslade discusses athletic and personal identities and the value of developing both...
Athletes often find it difficult to talk about who they are other than what they do in their sport. Athletic identity is often related to outcomes, things we have achieved.
The video discusses the importance of understanding one's athletic identity and how it relates to their personal identity. The speaker argues that often athletes become too tied to their identity as a sportsperson and that this can be dangerous because it can lead to a focus on outcomes instead of the process.
The speaker suggests that developing a clear personal identity and understanding one's values and beliefs can help an athlete be more resilient and not put their whole self on the line every time they perform. The video encourages players to think about their own athletic and personal identities.
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