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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Sport Is Life, Ian Hawkins dives into the misunderstood world of highly emotional athletes, using Spencer Leniu’s recent reaction as a case study. Ian explores why players—and people in general—who are emotionally sensitive and have a strong sense of fairness may “overreact” in high-pressure situations. Ian breaks down how these individuals aren't broken or flawed but often lacking the tools and support to regulate their emotions. With the right understanding and guidance, their emotional intensity can be transformed into powerful leadership, empathy, and team unity.

Whether you’re a coach, parent, or teammate, this episode provides practical insights for supporting sensitive souls in sport and in life.

About the Host:

Ian Hawkins is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.

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So why do footy players like Spencer and

you seemingly overreact in certain

situations? How can we help

them? And how can we help other highly

emotional people to stay

more calm and more centred when they

react in that way?

I'm Ian Hawkins and this is Sporty's

life. The purpose of sport, as I

see it, is to see your vision become a

reality, find your voice, create

strong connections and learn to trust

your body.

You've taken the time to listen to this

whole episode. Now it's time to take

action. Commit to one thing you've

learned today and make it happen. And to

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