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James Marshall's avatar

I see a lot of 'psychology' interventions on players where time would be better spent improving the coaching.

I like the distinction between the two types of perfectionism. The pursuit of mastery seems worthwhile and has benefits.

The avoidance of mistakes and the desire to 'please' an authority figure can prove costly. I could think of dozens of examples when I read this. Thanks

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Brian McCormick's avatar

I agree, although I also feel players can benefit from more attention to the psychological side, whether that comes from a coach, sports psych, etc.

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