In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Welsh, an expert in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), to explore how ABA is applied to enhance performance in professional athletes. We begin by discussing Sarah’s background, including her inspiration for getting into the field, and break down ABA into simple, digestible terms for our listeners.

From there, we dive into a real-world case study of a professional athlete struggling with consistency in high-pressure situations. Sarah walks us through her behavioral assessment process and how ABA techniques can be used to improve focus, consistency, and overall performance under pressure. We also discuss common misconceptions surrounding ABA and the challenges of applying it in high-performance environments like sports.

Finally, Sarah provides practical ABA techniques our listeners can apply in their daily lives and shares insights into the future of ABA, particularly in sports psychology.

Key Points:

• Sarah’s background and what led her to ABA • Breaking down ABA for a general audience • Applying ABA to improve athlete performance in high-stakes environments • Addressing challenges and misconceptions in the field of ABA • Practical ABA techniques that listeners can apply in their own lives • Future outlook on ABA in sports and performance

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