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Michael Huber Mental Performance Coaching

What if the problem isn't skill — it's connection?

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

I recently had the pleasure of joining Coach George Vaz on the Transforming Basketball Podcast.

I wanted to share it with you directly because I think it speaks right to what so many basketball families deal with.

We talked about mental performance coaching — what it actually is, why it matters, and most importantly, how your young athlete can start using these skills right now.

Here's some of what we covered:

✅ Why mindfulness and breathing aren't just "soft" skills — they're tools elite players like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have used to stay composed under pressure

✅ How to use intention-setting before a game (a simple notebook trick that works!)

✅ Why it's so hard for young athletes to practice mental skills on their own — and what coaches and parents can do to help

✅ The #1 thing that instantly improves any practice environment: clear communication

If you've ever watched your child spiral after a mistake, get rattled by a bad call, or struggle to shake off a rough game — this episode is for you.

🎧 LISTEN NOW​

As always, feel free to reply if anything from the episode sparks a question. I'd love to hear what resonates with you.

Thank you,

Mike

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P.S. If you feel like your athlete knows what to do but hasn't put the puzzle pieces together...

You may not need more information.
You likely need a better connection.

👉 If you want help with that, you can reply to this email or book a time by hitting the big orange button below.

Michael Huber Mental Performance Coaching

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