THE MIND BEHIND EVERY MATCH
THE MIND BEHIND EVERY MATCH By Paul Dale \ The 3AM Method How understanding the architecture of your brain-and the philosophy of Prof Steve Peters- transforms the way we coach, and grow. Part 1 of a 6-part series Great coaching has always addressed the physical — footwork, technique, fitness, and, to a lesser degree, strategy. But for decades, the most important piece of the performance puzzle was left largely untouched: what is happening inside the athlete's mind ? What happens inside the brain of a competitive player when under pressure? The 3 AM Methodology is built on a deceptively simple premise: you must place the player under enough stress, unpredictability, pressure, and decision-making scenarios to develop the awareness needed to successfully think their way through a match. Now, by combining the pioneering work of psychiatrist and performance coach Professor Steve Peters — whose Chimp Paradox model reshaped elite sport across cycling, footbal...