In this episode of The Average Not Average Podcast, CK Yew and Viktor Axelsen sit down with Sports Psychologist, Muhammad Deen, who shares insights on high performance psychology, mental resilience, and applying sports psychology principles to everyday life and leadership. They discuss mental resilience, cultural differences, and practical strategies for managing pressure, developing self-awareness, raising young athletes, and building trust within teams.
To learn more about Muhammad’s work, check out his website here: https://www.mdperformpsych.com/
Chapter Timestamps:
00:39 Introduction to Muhammad Deen
03:47 How Muhammad & Viktor Met
05:58 Journey to Sports Psychology
10:30 Cultural Differences & Emotional Openness
16:30 Parents, Pressure & Junior Athlete Development
26:47 Coping With Sensitive Situations As A Sports Psychologist
31:33 Communication Between Athletes, Coaches & Psychologists
33:23 Trust & Athlete’s Inner Circle
38:40 Handling Pressure & Performance Nerves
47:39 Building Mental Resilience Through Training
49:17 Self-Awareness, Self-Belief & Reflection
59:54 Why Sports Psychology Needs Greater Investment
1:07:47 Where To Find Muhammad
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