Go into Beast Mode: Healthy Phone Habits to Perform at Your Peak with Larissa Mills

Welcome to today's episode of The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe. I'm excited to introduce our special guest, Larissa Mills. Larissa is an esteemed Cognitive Sports Behavioral Specialist and Consultant. She holds a BA in Sociology and Psychology and a Master of Science in Education, specializing in brain functionality and learning mechanisms. With over 25 years of coaching experience across various sports, Larissa's insights have been honed through a deep understanding of athletic dynamics.

Driven by her passion for maximizing athlete potential, Larissa's journey began with a profound question: why were some athletes falling short of their potential? This inquiry led her to uncover a crucial connection between excessive phone usage, social media engagement, and parenting practices. Recognizing the impact of these factors on psychological development and social skills, Larissa delved further.

The culmination of her expertise and discoveries led to "The Mental Game Academy". This innovative program addresses the intricate challenges of contemporary technology and parenting styles. By creating a hybrid educational platform, Larissa's Academy focuses on nurturing athletes in their chosen sports and crucial life skills that are often overlooked. Larissa emphasizes the importance of controlling phone use, explaining how it directly impacts an athlete's success and self-assurance.

In today's conversation, we'll explore the mental aspects of sports and discuss practical strategies for athletes to manage their phone usage effectively. Larissa will share her insights on how developing mental skills can improve performance on and off the field. We'll also explore the challenges of the digital age and how athletes can navigate these to maintain focus and achieve their goals.

Additionally, Larissa is a mother of three, bringing a personal perspective to her professional endeavors. Her experience as a parent adds another layer of depth to her understanding of the challenges young athletes and their families face in today's digital world.

Stay tuned as we uncover valuable tips and techniques that can help athletes, coaches, and parents foster a healthy and balanced approach to sports and technology. This episode is packed with information you won't want to miss, whether you're an athlete striving for peak performance or a parent looking to support your child's development both on and off the field.

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