Steve and Ethan welcome Lindsay Miller, newly appointed head coach at Needham High School. Lindsay discusses her background as a player from Westwood High School with multiple records, her playing days at Harvard, and her coaching experiences at Harvard and Rivers. She delves into her work as a certified mental performance consultant, focusing on how she helps athletes, coaches, and teams maximize performance and manage anxiety. Lindsay shares insights on the importance of positive self-talk, mindfulness practices, and the impact of community in sports. The conversation also covers her thoughts on intentional fouling and flopping in basketball. The episode concludes with a fun segment discussing rules with producer David Yas.

Topics

00:27 Introducing Lindsay Miller: New Head Coach at Needham

01:38 Mental Performance Consulting Explained

04:16 Common Stressors Among Young Athletes

05:41 The Impact of Social Media on Athletes

08:19 Differences in Mental Health Between Male and Female Athletes

13:11 Mindfulness and Mental Exercises for Athletes

20:24 Lindsay Miller's Return to Coaching at Needham

24:56 Lindsay Miller's Unique Career Path

26:22 Lessons from Harvard Coach Kathy Delaney Smith

27:54 The Legacy of Kathy Delaney-Smith

30:43 Harvard's Tournament Run and Coaching Rivalries

32:11 Memorable Players and Toughest Matchups

34:12 Full Court Press: Basketball Rules and Strategies

46:36 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell