Noah Sachs Performance

Want to take your performance to the next level? Look no further than your mental game. Working with a sports psychologist or mental performance coach can help you improve your skills, make better decisions, and live a more satisfying life.

For more insights check out my discussion with Dr. Michael Gerson on Mental Skills Training. Available on all major platforms and at: https://noahsachs.substack.com/podcast

Words matter.

Imagine reading a document every day that reminds you of what's important, how to act, and who you should be. Create our own personal creed and start living by it.

To learn more check out my discussion with Dr. Michael Gerson. Available on all major platforms and at: https://noahsachs.substack.com/podcast

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you manage your thoughts and gain more control over your emotional reactions and behavior.

On the other hand, mindfulness teaches you to be observant of your thoughts without trying to control them. By simply paying attention to your thoughts, you can catch negative ones and let them go like catching a fish while fishing on a riverbank 🎣

To learn more about mindfulness and CBT, check out my discussion with Dr. Michael Gerson. Available on all major platforms and at: https://noahsachs.substack.com/podcast

Stay connected to the present moment.

It's like having a strong internet connection to your software system and programs. Training your attention helps you be more self-compassionate and learn to respond instead of react 🧘‍♀️

For more insights check out my discussion with Dr. Michael Gerson on Mental Skills Training. Available on all major platforms and at: https://noahsachs.substack.com/podcast

Internal vs. External Focus: What's More Effective for Motor Skill Learning?

According to Dr. Jared Porter, overwhelming evidence from motor learning and motor control research suggests that an external focus, which means focusing on the desired result of the movement, is more effective than an internal focus, which means focusing on body movements.

While there may be some cases where the difference between internal and external focus is not clear, the scientific evidence overwhelmingly supports the use of an external focus in all situations. So, if you want to improve your motor skill learning and performance, focus externally on the desired outcome rather than internally on body movements.

To learn more about the science behind motor learning, check out my discussion with Dr. Jared Porter on Motor Learning. Available on all major platforms and at: https://noahsachs.substack.com/podcast

Internal vs. external focus: which is better for motor skill ex*****on? Research suggests an external focus, thinking about the desired result of the movement, may be more effective than an internal focus, thinking about body movements. Shift your focus for better performance and learning.

Learn more on my Motor Learning podcast with Dr. Jared Porter. Available on all major platforms and at: https://noahsachs.substack.com/podcast

Reverse engineer your practice environment for better skill acquisition. Create practice situations that closely resemble competition environments for more positive transfer of learning.

Check out my discussion with Dr. Jared Porter on Motor Learning to learn more. Available on all major platforms and at: https://noahsachs.substack.com/podcast

Are You Falling into the Learning Paradox Trap?

It's a common misconception that performing well in practice will automatically lead to success in competition or testing situations. However, research has shown that the group that struggles in practice often performs better in the long run, while the group that excels in practice can struggle when it counts.

As coaches and learners, it's important to prioritize long-term learning over short-term success and be willing to sacrifice some practice performance for better competition performance. Don't fall into the learning paradox trap and prioritize the right kind of practice for success!

Hear more from my discussion with Dr. Jared Porter on Motor Learning. Available on all major platforms and at: https://noahsachs.substack.com/podcast

In motor learning, sometimes taking a step back can actually lead to two steps forward. That's why it's important to have an open conversation with your coach about the benefits of practicing with high contextual interference, even if it means initial dips in performance. By challenging yourself with more difficult variations, you'll see greater improvement in the long run. Don't sacrifice long-term success for short-term gains!

Hear more from my discussion with Dr. Jared Porter on Motor Learning. Available on all major platforms and at: https://noahsachs.substack.com/podcast

Did you know that the order in which you practice skills can affect your performance? That's the concept of contextual interference. By mixing up your practice and making it more random, you can actually improve your ability to transfer skills to different contexts.

Hear more from my discussion with Dr. Jared Porter on Motor Learning. Available on all major platforms and at: https://noahsachs.substack.com/podcast

"What we see is a pattern in younger individuals of deceleration, which is an indication of taking in information rather than sending it out. When people perform better, that heart rate pattern will stay in a decelerated mode longer when they're really performing well."

Hear more from my discussion with Dr. Debbie Crews on Neurofeedback and Golf Performance. Available on all major platforms and at: https://noahsachs.substack.com/podcast