Alex Auerbach, PhD — Toronto Raptors Sr. Director of Wellness and Development, Performance Psychologist, and Executive Coach on Achieving Individual and Team Success
Today, I’m thrilled to share a conversation with Dr. Alex Auerbach. Alex is an expert on peak performance and the psychology of coaching who is currently Sr. Director of Wellness and Development for the NBA’s Toronto Raptors.
In addition to his work with NBA players, Alex has worked with NFL and NCAA athletes, elite head coaches, military members, Fortune 500 executives, and venture capital funds as a performance psychologist and executive coach.
We discussed Alex’s definition of high performance, his experience working with athletes at a variety of levels, helping young athletes overcome some of their most challenging struggles, and more:
- What Alex does in his current role
- How he got into performance psychology and coaching
- Athletes’ most common struggles and their causes
- Signs to look for when young athletes experience performance anxiety
- Blending athletic performance with overall wellbeing
- Developing teamwork, team mindset, and motivation
- Key insights for parents of athletes
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About today’s guest
Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Sr. Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors (National Basketball Association). In addition to his work with NBA players, he’s worked with elite head coaches, military members, Fortune 500 executives, and venture capital funds. He’s an expert on peak performance and the psychology of coaching.
Learn more:
- Perform Newsletter: https://perform.substack.com
- Twitter: @alexauerbachphd
About the host
Ross Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.
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Creators and Guests
Host
Ross Romano
CEO, September Strategies. Co-founder, @BePodcastNet. #EquityAwards Program Chair. Advisor, comms & storytelling strategist for #k12, #nonprofit, #edtech orgs.
Guest
Alex Auerbach
Director, Wellness & Development, Toronto Raptors (NBA) | I help ambitious achievers to reach their goals and full potential. | PhD @UNT | MBA @SalveRegina
