In Part 3 of our conversation with Dan Abrahams, a sport psychologist and author based in England, he highlights what compelled him to pursue becoming a sports psychologist, reflecting on his own experience as an athlete and weighing the different perspectives of sports in the U.S. versus U.K.
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(00:00) Introduction
(00:18) Understanding Empathy vs. Sympathy
(01:04) Defining Empathy and Sympathy
(01:30) Dan Abrahams' Journey from Golfer to Sports Psychologist
(02:20) The Role of Psychology in Coaching
(06:10) Advice to My Younger Self
(07:22) The Importance of Patience in Sports
(11:28) Youth Sports and Parental Expectations
(15:00) Broader Definitions of Sport
(17:36) Conclusion
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