Join host Mike Rogers in this insightful episode of Insider's Playbook as he chats with Noah Phillips, a cognitive science PhD candidate and founder of Apex Cognition. They explore the impact of emotional regulation on maintaining focus during tennis matches, especially for senior players. Learn how to harness life experiences to enhance your mental game and turn setbacks into growth opportunities.

Contact Noah Philips – Apex Cognition:

https://apexcognitioncoaching.com/training

https://apexcognitioncoaching.com/apply

Or message Noah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apex.cognition/

Key Takeaways:

• Emotional regulation is key to maintaining focus during matches.

• Life experiences provide valuable mental frameworks for decision-making.

• Nonjudgmental awareness helps transform setbacks into learning opportunities.

• Structured strategies like TPAL can prevent emotional spirals.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to Insider's Playbook

1:15 Meet Noah Phillips and Apex Cognition

3:45 Cognitive Changes in Aging Athletes

7:30 The Role of Emotional Regulation

12:00 Strategies for Nonjudgmental Awareness

16:20 Practical Applications of TPAL

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