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Needham Coach & Performance Psychologist Lindsay Miller
HoopWise from New England Basketball Journal
47 minutes
1 week ago
Needham Coach & Performance Psychologist Lindsay Miller
Steve and Ethan welcome Lindsay Miller, newly appointed head coach at Needham High School. Lindsay discusses her background as a player from Westwood High School with multiple records, her playing days at Harvard, and her coaching experiences at Harvard and Rivers. She delves into her work as a certified mental performance consultant, focusing on how she helps athletes, coaches, and teams maximize performance and manage anxiety. Lindsay shares insights on the importance of positive self-talk, mindfulness practices, and the impact of community in sports. The conversation also covers her thoughts on intentional fouling and flopping in basketball. The episode concludes with a fun segment discussing rules with producer David Yas.
Topics
00:27 Introducing Lindsay Miller: New Head Coach at Needham
01:38 Mental Performance Consulting Explained
04:16 Common Stressors Among Young Athletes
05:41 The Impact of Social Media on Athletes
08:19 Differences in Mental Health Between Male and Female Athletes
13:11 Mindfulness and Mental Exercises for Athletes
20:24 Lindsay Miller's Return to Coaching at Needham
24:56 Lindsay Miller's Unique Career Path
26:22 Lessons from Harvard Coach Kathy Delaney Smith
27:54 The Legacy of Kathy Delaney-Smith
30:43 Harvard's Tournament Run and Coaching Rivalries
32:11 Memorable Players and Toughest Matchups
34:12 Full Court Press: Basketball Rules and Strategies
46:36 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell