#114 Dr. David Spindler: Actionable Tactics For Your Mental Game

 Join Scott Johnston for a discussion with Dr. David Spindler. Dr. Spindler, is a renowned sports psychologist, known for his work with elite athletes, including cyclist Mark Cavendish, who overcame personal challenges to break a long-standing Tour de France record. Currently, coach Scott collaborates with Dr. Spindler as part of a support team for an elite ultra runner. While Dr. Spindler typically works with professionals in various activities, this episode seeks to provide actionable mental game insights for athletes at all levels. Dr. Spindler’s Website: https://drdavidspindler.com/ To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here. Episode Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:08 David’s backstory and formative years 00:05:34 Working with elite-level athletes 00:09:20 Dealing with performance anxiety 00:13:34 Process vs. outcome goals 00:17:00 Assessing your own motivations 00:19:51 Avoiding over-training and burnout 00:26:23 Rediscovering joy in training and practice 00:30:41 Making a difference as a coach 00:32:31 What makes a good coach? 00:43:41 Learning from mistakes 00:44:32 Master coach, Vasilis Anastopoulos 00:47:00 Avoiding compulsion 00:49:25 Selfishness in athletic pursuits 00:53:47 Opinions on Central Governor Theory 01:03:16 David’s final thoughts