Beyond the Court | Support, then Challenge with Mike Gervais

Elite athletic performance stems from more than just physical and technical skills. Renowned sport psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais – who’s worked with the U.S. Beach and Women’s National Teams, among other highly-successful athletes – discusses the importance of mental training and a growth mindset for both coaches and athletes. Grit, motivation, values; they all play a large part in athletic excellence. He and former U.S. National Team setter Courtney Thompson discuss how to build these and other mental skills.