"It's difficult to be a great teammate if you are still focused on yourself,” says Dr. Peter Scales, author of Mental and Emotional Training for Tennis. For more than 45 years, Dr. Peter Scales has been a developmental psychologist, researcher, author, and speaker, internationally recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on the positive development of children and youth. Among other topics, we discuss about how his background as a developmental psychologist influences his coaching, how to build a “team-first” culture, and the importance of teaching of positive self-talk and positive body language.  Other Highlights from the Discussion: *You should teach the kids who’s worse instincts you find amusing *All kids need A-B-C: Autonomy, Belonging, and Competence *How come teachers are taught how to teach a certain age, but coaches are considered able to teach any age *Why Dr. Scales will ask the players,”Is this working?" *How do we build a “team-first” culture? *When your child wants to practice after practice is over, then you know they are really in to that sport! *The importance of a coach making sure the athlete is loved regardless of winning or losing *The use of positive self-talk and body language *Taking a few minutes at the beginning of practice to "eat and talk" *Using an “excuse box” with athletes *Thinking during practice and feeling during playing Dr. Scales is also a tennis teaching pro, certified by the U.S. Professional Tennis Association, and head JV tennis coach at Parkway South High School in Manchester, MO, where he has coached both boys’ and girls’ teams since 2008. Connect with Dr. Peter Scales Website: http://drpeterscales.com/ and http://coachpetescales.usptapro.com Email: scalespc@gmail.com Resources Mentioned Mental and Emotional Training for Tennis by Dr. Peter Scales Visit us on: Web: https://changingthegameproject.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctgprojecthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangingTheGameProject/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctgprojecthq/ iTunes: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses. We are now offering you the ability to contribute as a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions)for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences. Thank you for all your support these past two+ years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions