In this week’s episode of Healthspan Academy, I caught up with mental performance specialist, Alex Hodgins. We talked about the practical aspects of cognitive behaviour therapy, dealing with high pressure situations, and the impact of sleep on cognitive performance. Alex described the tools he applies to help his clients find positivity and prepare for success.
Alex Hodgins is a Mental Performance Consultant helping athletes and organizations optimize their training performance training. He earned his master’s degree in Sports Psychology from the University of Ottawa in 2015 where he specialized in leadership and culture development, as well as individual and team performance. He previously worked as the mental performance coach for Canada’s Women’s Soccer Team, which won bronze in 2016 and gold in 2020 at the Olympic Games. Over the years, he has supported athletes in reaching the podium at prestigious competitions such as the 2015 PanAm Games and the 2016 Olympic Games. Currently, he is the mental health consultant of the Vancouver Canucks and Vancouver Whitecaps.
Employing cutting-edge approaches such as biofeedback, mindfulness, and pressure management strategies, Alex’s calm temperament, and natural teaching abilities have empowered some of the world’s most outstanding athletes to achieve consistent results in the most challenging scenarios.
To learn about Alex and his team of mental performance specialists, check out Kambio Performance.
*** Please note that the content discussed in this podcast is intended for self-education and is not to be interpreted as medical advice.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:23 — 30.1MB)