Olympic Minds Unlocked Team Belgium

This episode is in Dutch. There will also be French versions available on our channel.

Today’s topic: Olympic Challenges.

Even Olympians are human beings. In this second Dutch episode, 3x3 basketball player Thibaut Vervoort openly talks about the big price he had to pay for living as professional athlete. We also talk with Belgian Cheetah Paulien Couckuyt, who recently ran the European limit after a severe injury. She shares her insights on staying motivated during hard times. We also have the pleasure of welcoming top coach Fernando Oliva, who works closely with Noor Vidts and Kim Meylemans. Last but not least, we will discuss whether stress is a good or a bad thing. Don't forget to subscribe to stay tuned for our next episodes!

This episode is in French. There will also be Dutch episodes available on our channel.

In this episode: The importance of mental health in elite sport. In this episode, we dive into the mind of hockey player Ambre Ballenghien and discover what she does to consistently perform at the highest level. We also welcome Belgian Cheetah Naomi Van Den Broeck, who candidly shares about her life as an elite athlete and how she deals with setbacks. Furthermore, we discover that Naomi possesses other talents besides running. Finally, we explore why mental health in elite sports is now considered so crucial. Sports psychologist and Professor Dr. Damien Brevers explains it all clearly.

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This episode is in Dutch. There will also be French versions available on our channel.

Balance in the life of an elite sportsperson is a must. In this first episode of Olympic Minds Unlocked, hockey player Loïck Luypaert explains how the Red Lions were motivated to become Olympic Champions, and we discover why Niels Van Zandweghe had nightmares about the Olympic Games. The conversation is facilitated by sports psychologist Jolan Kegelaers. He reveals why the mental well-being of an athlete is just as important now and how you can continue to engage in sports during mentally challenging times.

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Step into the world of professional athletes with Team Belgium's new podcast series: Olympic Minds Unlocked! Join Olympic champion Nicolas De Kerpel as he embarks on a 6-episode journey through the mental world of top athletes. In each episode, two renowned Team Belgium athletes will openly discuss their challenges and obstacles
they've faced during their sporting careers and their journey leading up to Paris 2024. Above that, all episodes will be guided by an expert in sports psychology who will offer practical tips and strategies that everyone can apply in their personal (sportive journey). Stay tuned for both Dutch and French episodes! First episode launches 23/04.