“Even though I’m down 40 love, I’m not out yet. There’s an opportunity to win the next point.”—Dr. Brian Hainline
Dr. Brian Hainline is a leader in the arena of sports medicine—his groundbreaking leadership as the first Chief Medical Officer of the NCAA stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to athlete safety and well-being.
I’ve wanted to meet Brian for decades, ever since I was a sport science intern in USTA Player Development—Brian’s name was popping up everywhere as a keynote speaker and I was like, “Who is this guy?”
Trust me, the wait was worth it as Brian shares his expertise on mental health, resilience, self-talk, and much, much more. We had a great time, enjoy the show.-René Vidal
5 BIG IDEAS FROM DR. BRIAN HAINLINE
- “The most important word in all of performance for life is periodization.”
- “Coaches are the single most important influence in an athlete’s life.”
- “One of the most important things a coach can do for their athlete is help them learn self-compassion.”
- “Ultimately, coaches are in the human development business.”
- “The greatest legacy for me would be that people look at me and see me as a great husband, a great father, and a great grandfather.”
SHOW NOTES
- Brian defines mental health (00:21)
- “Elite athletes are human beings.” (01:35)
- The resilience of Steffi Graf and Michael Phelps (03:33)
- Brian on the power of periodization (06: 15)
- How coaches shape the environment (09:54)
- Mental Health First Aid (13:19)
- Developing the Self-Talk Edge (21:02)
- Brian on legacy and Nelson Mandela (24:25)
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