#477. How to Build Mental Resilience & Focus for Pickleball | Long Rallies & Tournament Play with Dr. Alex Auerbach

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Learn how to maintain laser-sharp focus during long rallies on the pickleball court with Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Dr. Auerbach shares practical strategies for staying immersed in the moment, managing fatigue, and avoiding distractions during extended points.

Discover how to:

• Break down long rallies into manageable, moment-to-moment tasks
• Build physical endurance and mental resilience through training
• Use mindfulness practices to enhance focus and attention control
• Utilize external performance cues to stay locked in on the game

Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your mental game or a seasoned player seeking to maintain concentration under pressure, Dr. Auerbach's insights will help you stay focused and perform your best during lengthy exchanges.

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Quotable moments:

"If you can just stay focused on hitting your best shot each time, preparing for their best shot, hitting your best shot, preparing for that, their best shot, the more that you're immersed in the moment." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"We now have tons of data that shows that mindfulness practice as little as 12 minutes a day for six to eight weeks is enough to change the physical structure of our brain and allow us to do a few things better, right?" - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"At the highest levels of sport, the things that are most likely to distract you are not the crowd, but it's the internal dialogue you have about stuff that is not relevant to your performance right now." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

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The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

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