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EOI Podcast:
Trying to Stay Positive is Harming Your Performance

In this episode, I explore the evolutionary impact that competition has had on shaping our biology. Importantly, how our evolutionary past continues to influence our NORMAL feelings of frustration and worry during competition. We then challenge the long-held belief that you must stay positive and calm to achieve peak performance. I also share what Novak Djokovic believes is the key to his mental toughness. Join me as we dive into the psychology of performing like a champion.

Photo: Retrieved from worldsurfleague.com

Isabella Nichols wins GWM Sydney Surf Pro Title, going back to back after falling off the mid-season cut

Isabella Nichols has rebounded strongly after the devastation of falling off the mid-season cut of the WSL Championship tour for the 2nd year in a row. She’s worked exceptionally hard on her mental strength to not only overcome the grief of not being on the Championship tour (and her dream) but also to be able to compete to her highest level at a left-hand bank that isn’t her strong-suit. This doesn’t happen overnight - Bella has worked tirelessly to develop her mental fortitude!

Photo: Pablo Franco

Australian Junior Surfing Team (the Irukandji’s) Win Gold at the ISA Junior World Surfing Championships

In a thrilling showdown at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in El Salvador, Team Australia completely dominated, winning gold before the medal heats were in the water. Dane Henry (pictured above) clinched Gold in the u/18 boys, Fletcher Kelleher won silver and Ziggie Aloha Mackenzie won gold in the u/16 girls. Much time and effort have gone into preparing these young champions for this moment, as well as the entire junior Australian team. These athletes identified their values and demonstrated what was important to them in the face of adversity on the biggest stage!