Episode 473: Priscilla Tallman – Mental Performance Coach for Young Athletes

Priscilla Tallman is a mental performance coach who trains athletes to have a healthy relationship with their sport, their teammates, and themselves. She played collegiate volleyball for the University of Georgia and went on to play for the USA National team and was a member of the World University Games team. She uses both her experience as a player and her education in clinical psychology to help athletes with their mental performance. She has a really cool 30-day Champion’s Journal and Return to Play Journal. She also provides performance and mindset coaching to youth, club, and collegiate athletes. She has also been a coach of various levels for many years. I loved talking with Priscilla! What we talked about: 5:10- Priscilla’s work 8:10- Priscilla’s experience in sport 13:00- Following your kids’ passions in sport 25:45- Guiding our kids to help them find their passions 27:55- The athlete journal that she created 34:25- Social media for kids 42:55- Expectations for kids and grades 47:00- High school coaching 50:00- Teaching kids about mindset 53:00- Continuing to have fun in sport Show notes: Flying in the Face of Fear Hope for the Flowers Priscilla’s website