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Episode Summary:

Even the sharpest minds in sport can fall into the overthinking trap, just ask Billy Slater.

In this episode, Ian Hawkins unpacks a key State of Origin moment where the Queensland coach may have let analysis override instinct. Drawing on lessons from coaching, leadership, and personal performance, Ian explores how clarity, trust, and identity often matter more than tactics when pressure is high. Learn how to avoid paralysis by analysis and instead lead with confidence in your own world, on or off the field.

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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Billy Slater is one of the sharpest minds

in footy, but even the best can fall into

the trap of overthinking when the

pressure is on, it's easy to lean into

detail and tactics, but

sometimes it takes you further away

from. What actually drives

performance? And that's clarity,

connection, and trust in who you are. In

this episode, we're unpacking what you

can learn from Billy's approach and how

to avoid the common mistake so many

coaches and leaders make when things get

tough.

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

avoid any obstructions, join the Sporty

Life movement by clicking on the link in

the show notes.