Overcoming Mental Blocks with Dave Diggle

In today’s new episode of the PerformHappy podcast, we'll be delving into the world of mental performance with none other than the incredible Dave Diggle. Dave, an international gymnast turned mental performance coach, specializes in working with high-stakes sports athletes, helping them conquer their fears and overcome mental blocks.
In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into actionable strategies that can make a significant difference in your athletic journey, whether you're an aspiring athlete or a seasoned pro.
What causes mental blocks in the first place? Dave sheds light on the triggers and roots of these challenges, offering valuable perspectives that can help you understand and navigate through your own mental obstacles.
Prevention is key, and Dave shares some invaluable tips on how to proactively tackle mental blocks before they even have a chance to take root. He also shares tips and strategies to enhance your overall effectiveness as an athlete. Whether you're looking to improve your focus, boost your confidence, or enhance your mental game, this episode is packed with gold nuggets that can elevate your performance.
In this episode, Coach Rebecca and Dave Diggle talk about:
00:00 Who is Dave Diggle?
06:56 What Causes Mental Blocks?
13:48 Unlocking Mental Blocks in Gymnastics through Imagery and Communication.
22:21 Mastering Mental Preparation Through Personalized Triggers.
26:53 Mental Training Strategy for Athletes to Overcome Fear and Improve Performance.
32:24 Athlete Empowerment Through Journaling and Data Analysis.
37:48 Mental Preparation for Peak Athletic Performance.
42:21 Nurturing Champions, A Holistic Approach to Athlete Well-being and Growth.
Dave Diggle’s Website: www.smartmind.com
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We believe that examining the stories we tell ourselves, and taking a look from different angles, can change everything.
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ABOUT REBECCA SMITH, MA
Rebecca Smith is the founder and CEO of Complete Performance Coaching and PerformHappy. She has been helping high achievers thrive under pressure for over 20 years.
A recovering perfectionist, former gymnast, and coach, Rebecca struggled with mental blocks for years before they destroyed her gymnastics career.
Rebecca’s deep passion lies in using an evidence-based approach that allows fearful young athletes to learn to trust themselves again. Her athletes learn to have a voice and stand up against the toxic culture of youth sports that has existed for decades.
When she’s not coaching in PerformHappy, she’s at the beach with her husband and her mini-gymnasts Ruby & Violet.
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[@amandakomp2525]

This was very interesting to listen to. My daughter has struggled with blocks and worked through them from time to time. She currently is a level 8 with a giant block. She is very visual, and I love the idea of potentially having her draw the steps. I've discussed this with her coaching staff which they are open to... Any visuals you have for giants? When I have discussed progression in the past with her on other items, she doesn't grasp the micro progression and only sees the big skills. So, I'm worried that it could be either her or her coaches that are not emphasizing the smaller micro steps. Hoping a visual you might have can help them work through this too. They are struggling on this and trying to figure out how to help.

[@CompletePerformanceCoaching]

Yes! I did a whole athlete training on this, with a giant as an example. Here's the link to check it out.members.completeperformancecoaching.com/topics/2-january-2024-live-training-with-coach-rebecca-draw-the-fear-away/
You can also google and find some images like this one: www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgymnasticscoaching.com%2Fgiant-2%2F&psig=AOvVaw2UcI2F4t9zNnntlO5LVFql&ust=1706296272836000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBMQjRxqFwoTCPC6w4yf-YMDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD