Ep. 507 | The 5:1 Formula for Building Winning Pickleball Team Dynamics with Dr. Alex Auerbach
Discover the secrets to building a winning team dynamic on the pickleball court with Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Dr. Auerbach shares his insights on the power of positive feedback, understanding your partner's motivations, and supporting each other through mistakes and setbacks.
Learn how to:
Implement the 5:1 ratio of praise to criticism for a more engaging, positive team dynamic
Spend time getting to know your partner and what motivates them
Develop individual release, reset, and refocus routines to overcome mistakes
Support your partner by cueing them to use their reset routine when needed
Encourage and emphasize forward progress together as a team
Whether you're a casual doubles player or a competitive team looking to take your game to the next level, Dr. Auerbach's insights will help you foster a strong, supportive partnership on the pickleball court.
ABOUT Alex Auerbach
Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. He joined the Toronto Raptors after serving as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. Dr. Auerbach has worked with NCAA Division-I schools in the Pac-12, ACC, Big 12, and Conference USA.
Dr. Auerbach earned his doctoral degree in counseling psychology with a specialization in sport and performance psychology from the University of North Texas. He received a Master’s in Business Administration from Salve Regina University and a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona.
Dr. Auerbach is a member of the American Psychological Association’s Division 47 (Exercise and Sport Psychology) and Division 17 (Counseling Psychology), as well as the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Dr. Auerbach is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, a Licensed Psychologist, and a member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry.
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