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Linda Martindale is the Founder of Martindale Coaching where she works with athletes on their mental fitness. Linda has been a head varsity basketball coach for both girls and boys, most recently as the boys’ varsity basketball head coach at Lincoln-Sudbury High School in Massachusetts. She is also the host of the Game Changers podcast and a non-profit board member.

Linda played college basketball at Alaska-Anchorage and The University of Arizona. She has 4 children who have all been college athletes.

On this episode Mike & Linda discuss the integration of mental fitness into athletic development. Martindale stresses the importance of fostering self-awareness among athletes, emphasizing the necessity for them to cultivate an inner coach that empowers personal growth and self-improvement. Throughout the conversation, she reflects on her experiences coaching high school basketball and shares insights on the transformational journey that athletes undergo when they confront challenges and strive for excellence. The episode further explores the dynamics of teamwork, highlighting how effective communication and mutual support can enhance both individual and collective performance.

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Website - https://martindalecoaching.com/

Email - lindanmartindale@gmail.com

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