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Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and development at NBA team Toronto Raptors. In this role he focuses on supporting the team in developing their psychological performance both on and off the court.

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02:00 - Introduction to previous roles in cur college sports and current role with Toronto Raptors

04:00 - The difference between clinical psychology and performance-based psychology

06:12: - 7 strands of wellness and elite performance

22:57 - The role of sports leaders in creating a performance culture/environment

36:10 - Optimal psychological profile for elite team performance

39:10 - Use Michael Jordan as an example for elite performance and team culture

43:10 - The future of performance psychology and how it effects how we think, feel and live.

If you have interests in sports psychology, elite performance or basketball please see below some additional episodes that may be of interest:

113 - Tony Miller - Coaching basketball via a constraints led approach

112 - Kris Goodman - Psychology in the MLB

101 - Alex Sarama - Coaching basketball across the globe

84 - Dr Rob Bell - Managing self-talk


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