009: PGA Tour Mental Performance Coach Rick Sessinghaus on Flow, Focus, and the Mental Game CalmWaves: Brain Health and Performance
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Summary
In this episode, Dallas interviews Rick Sessinghaus from Flowcode (https://theflowcode.com/golf-academy/), a mental performance coach. They discuss the importance of mental performance in various aspects of life, including sports and daily life. Rick shares his journey into this profession and how he helps athletes and coaches improve their performance. They also talk about the concept of flow state and how to achieve it. They emphasize the importance of being present, finding passion, and understanding one's motivation. In this conversation, Dallas and Rick discuss the importance of curiosity and how it can enhance performance. They explore the connection between physical and mental fatigue in sports, and the need to manage both effectively. They also discuss the mental aspects of golf and what separates amateurs from professionals. The conversation highlights the role of gratitude in improving both the golf game and life. They also touch on the potential of brain tech and tools to enhance cognitive performance and help athletes overcome external factors and stresses. Rick shares his approach to working with clients and the importance of finding the right fit.
Takeaways
Rick Sessinghaus is a mental performance coach who helps athletes and coaches improve their performance.
Mental performance is important not only in sports but also in daily life.
Flow state is a state of optimal performance where individuals are fully immersed and focused on the task at hand.
To achieve flow state, it is important to be present, find passion, and understand one's motivation. Curiosity is a key trait that can enhance performance in any field.
Managing both physical and mental fatigue is crucial for optimal performance in sports.
Gratitude is a powerful tool that can improve both golf game and life.
Brain tech and tools have the potential to enhance cognitive performance and help athletes overcome external factors and stresses.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:35 Getting into Mental Performance Coaching
03:28 The Mental Game in Different Sports
04:55 The Gap in Mental Game Coaching
06:22 Transition to Mental Performance Coaching
07:47 The Importance of Playing Lessons
09:41 Pursuing a Master's and Doctorate in Applied Sports Psychology
11:02 Learning to Manage Anger and Frustration
13:24 The Power of Curiosity over Criticism
15:10 Post-Round and Post-Performance Routines
19:58 Motivation and Intrinsic Rewards
22:10 Finding Passion and Purpose
24:42 The Joy of Helping Others Succeed
27:07 The Power of Curiosity
27:41 Identifying the Performance Gap
28:13 Filling the Gap with Mental Skills
28:41 Interference Equals Result or Performance
29:18 The Importance of Mental and Emotional Skills
29:46 Training Mental Skills
30:15 Physical and Mental Fatigue
30:45 Recovery Skills
31:15 The Mental Warfare in Golf
31:40 Heart Rate and Recovery Skills
32:23 The Impact of Mental and Emotional State on Performance
32:34 The Equation of Interference and Performance
33:22 Differentiating Nervousness and Excitement
33:53 The Mental Game and State Management
34:24 The Role of Gratitude in Golf and Life
35:15 Playing Within Your Skillset
36:08 Making Better Decisions on the Golf Course
37:13 The Difference Between College, Amateur, and Pro Golfers
38:33 The Foundation for Improving Golf and Life
39:17 The Hardware and Software of the Brain
40:31 The Future of Mental Performance Training
42:55 The Importance of Gratitude and Journaling
44:13 The Integration of Brain Tech and Mental Performance Training
45:23 The Evolution of Golf Coaching and Mental Performance Training
48:11 The Potential of Virtual Reality and AI in Mental Performance Training
49:38 The Importance of Motivation and Doing the Work
53:03 How to Connect with Rick Sessinghaus
54:46 The Power of Gratitude in Golf
Summary
In this episode, Dallas interviews Rick Sessinghaus from Flowcode (https://theflowcode.com/golf-academy/), a mental performance coach. They discuss the importance of mental performance in various aspects of life, including sports and daily life. Rick shares his journey into this profession and how he helps athletes and coaches improve their performance. They also talk about the concept of flow state and how to achieve it. They emphasize the importance of being present, finding passion, and understanding one's motivation. In this conversation, Dallas and Rick discuss the importance of curiosity and how it can enhance performance. They explore the connection between physical and mental fatigue in sports, and the need to manage both effectively. They also discuss the mental aspects of golf and what separates amateurs from professionals. The conversation highlights the role of gratitude in improving both the golf game and life. They also touch on the potential of brain tech and tools to enhance cognitive performance and help athletes overcome external factors and stresses. Rick shares his approach to working with clients and the importance of finding the right fit.
Takeaways
Rick Sessinghaus is a mental performance coach who helps athletes and coaches improve their performance.
Mental performance is important not only in sports but also in daily life.
Flow state is a state of optimal performance where individuals are fully immersed and focused on the task at hand.
To achieve flow state, it is important to be present, find passion, and understand one's motivation. Curiosity is a key trait that can enhance performance in any field.
Managing both physical and mental fatigue is crucial for optimal performance in sports.
Gratitude is a powerful tool that can improve both golf game and life.
Brain tech and tools have the potential to enhance cognitive performance and help athletes overcome external factors and stresses.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:35 Getting into Mental Performance Coaching
03:28 The Mental Game in Different Sports
04:55 The Gap in Mental Game Coaching
06:22 Transition to Mental Performance Coaching
07:47 The Importance of Playing Lessons
09:41 Pursuing a Master's and Doctorate in Applied Sports Psychology
11:02 Learning to Manage Anger and Frustration
13:24 The Power of Curiosity over Criticism
15:10 Post-Round and Post-Performance Routines
19:58 Motivation and Intrinsic Rewards
22:10 Finding Passion and Purpose
24:42 The Joy of Helping Others Succeed
27:07 The Power of Curiosity
27:41 Identifying the Performance Gap
28:13 Filling the Gap with Mental Skills
28:41 Interference Equals Result or Performance
29:18 The Importance of Mental and Emotional Skills
29:46 Training Mental Skills
30:15 Physical and Mental Fatigue
30:45 Recovery Skills
31:15 The Mental Warfare in Golf
31:40 Heart Rate and Recovery Skills
32:23 The Impact of Mental and Emotional State on Performance
32:34 The Equation of Interference and Performance
33:22 Differentiating Nervousness and Excitement
33:53 The Mental Game and State Management
34:24 The Role of Gratitude in Golf and Life
35:15 Playing Within Your Skillset
36:08 Making Better Decisions on the Golf Course
37:13 The Difference Between College, Amateur, and Pro Golfers
38:33 The Foundation for Improving Golf and Life
39:17 The Hardware and Software of the Brain
40:31 The Future of Mental Performance Training
42:55 The Importance of Gratitude and Journaling
44:13 The Integration of Brain Tech and Mental Performance Training
45:23 The Evolution of Golf Coaching and Mental Performance Training
48:11 The Potential of Virtual Reality and AI in Mental Performance Training
49:38 The Importance of Motivation and Doing the Work
53:03 How to Connect with Rick Sessinghaus
54:46 The Power of Gratitude in Golf
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