In this episode of the Unit3d podcast, doctoral student and BigTeam member, Katy Johnson, is joined by Dr. Jesse Michel, a renowned expert in sport and performance psychology. Katy and Jesse delve into the complex topic of the yips, exploring their own experiences with it, its impact on athletes, the stigma surrounding it, and strategies for overcoming it. Jesse shares his personal experiences and insights from working with elite athletes, offering valuable advice for athletes, coaches, parents, and teammates on how to support those affected by the yips across all sports.
Dr. Jesse Michel is a Sport and Performance Psychology professional within the Deloitte Performance Psychology program. Over the last 20 years, he has had the privilege of providing mental training services to MLB and NBA MVPs, CEOs, World Series champions, US Soldiers, Olympians, and NCAA champions. Jesse is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant via the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
