Dr. Brian Zuleger: Mental Performance Training for Track and Field Athletes
The Track and Field Performance PodcastShow Notes
Sport is chaotic. During an athletic career, athletes are tasked with making a lot of decisions that compound over time and will dictate their trajectory. Dr. Brian Zuleger, is a Mental Performance Consultant who has worked with Track and Field athletes, both as a Coach and Sports Psychologist. In this episode, Dr. Zuleger explains how Mental Performance Training can equip athletes to navigate the chaos and remove the often self-imposed barriers that separate them from their better se...
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