Unlocking The Minds Of Athletes Podcast   /     UMA 064: IMG Academy Taryn Morgan

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Dr. Taryn Morgan is the Assistant Director of Athletic & Personal Development at IMG Academy. Dr. Morgan has consulted with numerous junior, collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes and teams. She has been the mental conditioning consultant for Texas A&M Women’s Soccer, University of Tennessee Women’s Soccer, Rowing and Swimming/Diving, Maryville College Volleyball, the Southeast Florida Figure Skating Club in addition to all of the IMG sports. In addition to her applied experience, Dr. Morgan also taught an Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology class and numerous activity classes at the University of Tennessee and the University of Florida. She has been invited to speak at camps and clinics across the nation, and has presented at national and international conferences. Quote: Everything in life shapes you but it’s up to you to choose that shape. 2 things to listen for: 1st, Taryn talks about why athletes sometimes go through a burnt-out stage in their sport and how she helps them get through it and 2nd, she talks about what it takes for an athlete to become mentally tough and she gives some really good examples. Scenario: Taryn breaks down how a tennis player facing match point should remain confident in their routine and she gives a great way they can stay focused on the task at hand. Training Round: Taryn talks about Target Focus and Power Statements. She goes into detail about what they both mean and how they can be used in any sport. Links: 1) imgacademy.com   2) @tarynkmorgan    3) @IMGAcademy

Summary

Dr. Taryn Morgan is the Assistant Director of Athletic & Personal Development at IMG Academy. Dr. Morgan has consulted with numerous junior, collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes and teams. She has been the mental conditioning consultant for Texas A&M Women’s Soccer, University of Tennessee Women’s Soccer, Rowing and Swimming/Diving, Maryville College Volleyball, the Southeast Florida […]

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Dr. Taryn Morgan is the Assistant Director of Athletic & Personal Development at IMG Academy. Dr. Morgan has consulted with numerous junior, collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes and teams. She has been the mental conditioning consultant for Te...
Duration
36:04
Publishing date
2015-06-26 17:19
Link
http://www.isaacbyrd.com/podcast/tarynmorgan
Contributors
  Isaac Byrd: NFL Veteran, Inspirational Speaker and Author
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Enclosures
http://traffic.libsyn.com/isaacbyrd/Taryn_Morgan_064.mp3
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Dr. Taryn Morgan is the Assistant Director of Athletic & Personal Development at IMG Academy. Dr. Morgan has consulted with numerous junior, collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes and teams. She has been the mental conditioning consultant for Texas A&M Women’s Soccer, University of Tennessee Women’s Soccer, Rowing and Swimming/Diving, Maryville College Volleyball, the Southeast Florida Figure Skating Club in addition to all of the IMG sports. In addition to her applied experience, Dr. Morgan also taught an Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology class and numerous activity classes at the University of Tennessee and the University of Florida. She has been invited to speak at camps and clinics across the nation, and has presented at national and international conferences.

Quote: Everything in life shapes you but it’s up to you to choose that shape.

2 things to listen for: 1st, Taryn talks about why athletes sometimes go through a burnt-out stage in their sport and how she helps them get through it and 2nd, she talks about what it takes for an athlete to become mentally tough and she gives some really good examples.

Scenario: Taryn breaks down how a tennis player facing match point should remain confident in their routine and she gives a great way they can stay focused on the task at hand.

Training Round: Taryn talks about Target Focus and Power Statements. She goes into detail about what they both mean and how they can be used in any sport.

Links: 1) imgacademy.com   2) @tarynkmorgan    3) @IMGAcademy