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How 3C Counseling and Performance Uses DISC to Transform Athlete Mental Health, Communication, and Performance
When athletes work with 3C Counseling and Performance, they are working with far more than a mental health practice. Instead, they work someone who has lived every dimension of the athletic journey.
Inspirational TED Talks Sport Videos
TED Talks are some of the best around, with inspiring speeches from some of the world’s greatest thinkers. On this page we have compiled some of the greatest TED talks sport related videos. Whether you are a coach, athlete, or sports manager, these talks will inspire you to be the best you can be! Please comment with your favorite inspirational video so we can add it to this page for everyone’s benefit!
How DISC Profiling Elevates Referee Development at Touch Football Australia
National Referee Program Manager, Luke Saldern, on Touch Football Australia’s investment in referee development utilizing the Athlete Assessments DISC Behavioral Profiling tool to enhance communication, teamwork, and performance under pressure.
The Mental Edge: How Dr. Vincent Lodato is Redefining Player Development in Pro Hockey
With a three-decade-long career in mental conditioning, and DISC Profiling in his tool-kit, Dr. Vincent Lodato is shaping the future of player and coach development.
Crossing Contexts: Performance Psychology Insights from Sport & Medical Industries
Dr. Ed Garrett, PsyD, BCMHC, CH-C, Director of Sport and Performance Psychology at California Baptist University, on his approach to developing people and teams in performance environments using DISC Profiling.
Celebrating a Decade of Empowerment: The 10th Anniversary of the Japanese Women Coaches and Leaders Academy
CEO of Athlete Assessments, Liz Masen, shares her reflections on the JWLCA 10th Anniversary and all that the program has achieved and nurtured during that time.
A Holistic Approach to Athlete Development Underpinned by DISC Profiling
Brian Alexander, Athlete Mental Skills Coach, on the use of DISC Profiling within his holistic approach to athlete development.
Beyond the Podium With DISC: Coaching Coaches on the Path to Paris 2024
We delve into the world of high-performance coaching with David Robertson, High-Performance Pursuit Advisor at Own the Podium.
From the Court to Consulting: Navigating Career Transition with Courage
Leadership and Team Development Consultant, Erin Glaser on transitioning her career athlete, to Coach, to Consultant, and how she’s used DISC along the way.
Leading the Way to Impactful Change: Recapping the 2023 Japanese Women Leaders and Coaches Academy
We reflect on the ninth annual Japanese Women Leaders and Coaches Academy in Japan and CEO, Liz Masen’s continued involvement.
Paving the Pathway to Leadership with Practical and Philosophical Learnings
We sat down with Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and O’Bleness Associate Professor at Ohio University’s College of Business, Dr. Jim Strode, to talk all things leadership, academics, and student development.
Lift as We Rise: Shining the Spotlight on WeCOACH CEO, Vanessa Fuchs
Celebrating one year at the WeCOACH helm and the leadership learnings we can take away from two decades of experience elevating, educating, and executing in collegiate athletics.
Protect your Peace: Reflecting on the Empowering Experience of the 2023 NCAA Women Coaches Academy
Athlete Assessments’ Client Manager, Temika Smith reflects on her first experience at the Women Coaches Academy, hosted by the NCAA and WeCOACH.
Meaningful Mentoring Must-Haves: Webinar Recap
Revisiting Athlete Assessments’ April 2023 Open Webinar on Mentoring Success, key takeaways and learnings from experts in developing leading programs and pathways.
Phenomenal Development Initiatives of the Future Female Leaders in Football
Jacqueline Mueller, Ph.D., catches us up on her globe-hopping 2022, sharing insights into two female-specific development programs and highlighting the versatility of DISC Profiling in sport.
Chasing Victory in Volleyball: McGill-Toolen’s Rise from Contenders to Champions
Every successful team, coach, and athlete has experienced the disappointment of multiple losses on their journey to victory. So what did Head Volleyball Coach, Kate Wood do to get her team across the line to accomplish their ultimate goal of obtaining a championship win? We sat down with Kate to find out!
The Fearless Coach: What We Can Learn from 12 Years in the Head Coaching Seat
Becky Carlson, Head Coach of Quinnipiac University Women’s Rugby, on her 12 years building the sport from the ground up and the importance of understanding others to help them understand themselves.
Connection with Culture in Aotearoa: Creating Effective Leaders
Sarah Leberman, Professor of Leadership at Massey University, and co-founder of Women in Sport Aotearoa, on authentically connecting with your culture to build meaningful connections and skills as a leader.
Maximizing Roles and Inspiring Team Leadership
Vice President of Mental Health and Wellness for the WTA and Founder of Ahlgren Bedics Consulting, LLC, Dr. Becky Ahlgren Bedics unpacks the how-to behind empowering athletes to lead in roles that complement their natural style.
35 Years of Coaching Others to Get One Day Better Every Day
Jeff Troesch, Mental Performance Coach, on how getting the best out of any athlete or coach starts with looking at the uniqueness of how to be effective in sport, and even at the highest level it’s important to open your mind to other ways of doing things.
Getting Comfortable by Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
Mental Performance Consultant, Nikola Milinkovic, talks effective adaptations, leaning into your strengths, and the importance of the coach-athlete relationship in practice.
Empowering your Team with Purposeful Recruitment
Melissa Phillips, Head Coach of the London City Lionesses on understanding yourself as a coach to provide the foundation for athlete self-awareness, and how she uses DISC to enhance team and individual performance through purposeful recruitment and positioning.
Developing Adaptable Athletes: From One Sporting Legend to the Next
Bob Tewksbury, Mental Performance Coach and baseball legend, on why the most successful athletes are those who can be adaptable in their behavior and how he develops this ability in his clients.
Self-Awareness Setting up a Successful Athlete Transition
It’s well-known that most athletes do not spend their competitive sporting years thinking about what they might do next, so when they do reach that stage, whether by choice or by circumstances beyond their control, they are often left wondering how to transfer their level of on-field success to their off-field career. A common theme has emerged from many athletes who have successfully transitioned, they have not done it alone, and this is where Carrie White and AthLife come in.
No Degrees of Separation for Technical and Mental Performance Coaching
Mental Performance Coach, Rick Sessinghaus, on using behavioral profiling as a foundation for effective coaching, producing championship winning athletes, and highlighting the strengths of each DISC Profile in golf.
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