Episode 8: Ashwin Patel (Mental Skills Coach - Guelph Storm & Utica Comets) - a podcast by Theo Wan

Ashwin Patel is the mental skills coach for the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League and the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League. In this interview, Ashwin shares about his journey into the sports psychology and mental skills world, and what daily life is like as a mental skills coach for two hockey teams. Hear an example of a technique he uses to help athletes reach peak mental performance and how sport has created a strong bond with his family.

Segment #1: Ashwin’s journey (2:06)

Segment #2: Daily life as a mental skills coach (19:18)

Segment #3: Misconceptions about the mental skills/sports psychology profession (34:03)

Segment #4: Rapid Fire questions (42:20)

Ashwin’s social media contacts: Twitter (@Ashwin_J_Patel), Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwin-patel-3054a22), website (https://www.sportandwell.com/)

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Keep an eye out for the next episode where I interview Alina Dormann, former University of Toronto volleyball player and current member of Team Canada’s beach volleyball team. Hear about her journey from indoor to beach volleyball and her experiences leading a highly successful University of Toronto volleyball squad.

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