Handling Pressure: Calmness and Advantage

I Love Coaching Podcast

In this conversation, host Adam Roach interviews two high-performing kids, Amelia and George, who excel in their respective fields of tennis and performing arts. They discuss their experiences being coached and share insights on handling pressure, balancing school and practice, and finding inspiration. The conversation also touches on funny and embarrassing moments, favorite memories, and future aspirations. Overall, the conversation highlights the dedication, discipline, and passion required to excel in any field, even coaching.

Takeaways

• Dedication and perseverance are key to success in competitive fields.
• Handling pressure involves staying calm and using it to your advantage.
• Balancing school, practice, and free time requires discipline and time management.
• Inspiration can come from coaches, mentors, and those who push you to reach your potential.
• Funny and embarrassing moments are part of the journey and should be embraced.
• Having a clear motivation and goal helps to stay focused and overcome challenges.
• Future aspirations include playing tennis at a top university and pursuing a career in dermatology or biology.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:00 Getting Started and Favorite Memories

09:18 Funny and Embarrassing Moments

14:21 Finding Inspiration and Role Models

16:12 Balancing School, Practice, and Free Time

24:09 Future Aspirations

27:06 Conclusion