Ace Your Nerves: Match-Day Tools for Young Athletes and Tennis Parents
Does your child play confidently in practice but become nervous, tense, or discouraged during competition? In this episode of Game, Set, Match, mental performance coach and former professional table tennis player Dora Kurimay shares practical tools to help young athletes manage match-day nerves, recover after mistakes, and compete with greater confidence. Recorded as a webinar with Gotta Tennis and moderated by Andras Putyera, this conversation also explores how parents can support their chil...
23 Jan 2026
Game-Day Calm: Stress Relief & Confidence for Parents of Young Athletes (with Michael Huber, CMPC)
In this episode, I’m joined by mental performance coach Michael Huber, who specializes in working with young athletes and their families. We dive into Game-Day Calm—how athletes and parents can manage nerves, stay focused, and perform with confidence under pressure. 🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode: Why game-day nerves affect both athletes and parentsCommon challenges youth athletes face and how to handle themPractical strategies to stay calm and confidentHow parents can support their kids...
11 Jun 2025
Inside the Zone, The Whole Human Athlete: An Interview with Rob Polishook M.A., CPC
🎙️ In this inspiring episode, mental training coach and best-selling author Rob Polishook joins us for a deep and meaningful conversation. Rob is the author of Tennis Inside the Zone, Baseball Inside the Zone, Golf Inside the Zone, and Pickleball Inside the Zone. He is also the founder and director of Inside the Zone Sports Performance Group, where he helps athletes across all sports unlock their full potential, both on and off the field. A passionate racket sports player himself, Rob brings...
25 Mar 2024
Interview with Boyd Melson: A Champion Beyond The Ring
In this exciting episode, Boyd Melson retired American World Military Champion boxer, motivational speaker, and inspirational leader was interviewed by Dora Kurimay. We will talk about what he is the proudest of his career, his life lessons, what helped him to become successful, advice for the youth, and MYND drinks and mental health. Learn more about Boyd Melson: https://www.instagram.com/boydmelson/ Mind drinks: https://www.instagram.com/mynddrinksusa/ Get my Free High-Performance E...
13 Mar 2023
Interview with Adam Bobrow, The Voice of Table Tennis! #AdamBobrow
In this exciting episode, Adam Bobrow, the Voice of Table Tennis, actor, YouTuber, table tennis promoter, and influencer, is interviewed by Dora Kurimay. Adam, who has traveled the globe watching and commentating on the world's best players, will share his life lessons, challenges, how he got involved in table tennis, why he feels strongly about promoting table tennis (ping pong), and the role models and mentors in his life. We will also talk about what helped him to become successful and abo...
12 Dec 2022
What Does It Take To Be A Great Table Tennis Player (why is table tennis a great sport?)
In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay was interviewed by Jill Nicolini. We will talk about what it takes to be a good table tennis player, why table tennis is a great sport, how the complexity of the game shows up in the mental game, and what you can learn through table tennis that can also be applied in your life. Dora will also share how she is giving back to the sport. Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/ Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.li...
5 Dec 2022
How To Visualize and Reframe Situations for Peak Performance
In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. In this episode, we will talk about the benefits of high-performance coaching, and how I use my own personal experience and applied psychology and sport psychology techniques when I work with clients. Specifically, we will discuss the technique of visualization and how to reframe situations to reduce stress and maximize performance. Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/ Follow Dora Kurimay On:&...
29 Nov 2022
Mental Fitness & Growth Mindset | Ep 9.
In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. In this episode, we will talk about mental fitness and how to develop a growth mindset. Dora will also share how she works with her clients. Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/ Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorakurimay/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dorakurimay/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/dorakurimay/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Coa...
23 Nov 2022
Coaching and mentorship: The importance of a supportive environment to success!
In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. This episode covers the importance of coaching and mentorship, why everyone needs a coach or mentor, why look at the person in the system, why both individual and environmental factors are important, what things high-performers do differently from average players, how to move on from bad shots and mistakes in life, and what it looks like when you are in your flow state, at your optimal performance state. In this exciting...
14 Nov 2022
Motivation: What drives you beyond winning? My Stories of Mental Toughness On and Off The Table book
In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. This episode will discuss how you can motivate yourself, what are the characteristics of highly self-motivated people, what drives you beyond winning, and My Stories of Mental Toughness On and Off the Table book. I will also share how I got into table tennis and sport psychology. Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/ Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dora...
9 Nov 2022
Breathing and remaining calm in high pressured situations and everyday life | Ep 6.
In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. In this episode, we will talk about chapter 7 of her latest book, My Stories of Mental Toughness On and Off The Table. Chapter 7: What mental toughness techniques did I use while night-wreck diving? How deep breathing can help you remain calm and handle stress.
31 Oct 2022
How To Handle Stress Like The Pros! Mental Health and Well-Being | Ep. 5
In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. This episode covers how to handle stress like the pros, and will talk about mental health and well-being. Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/ Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorakurimay/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dorakurimay/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/dorakurimay/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoachDoraKurimay/
24 Oct 2022
High-Performance Team Coaching | Ep. 4
In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. In this episode, you will talk about high-performance team coaching, specifically how to improve team performance. Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/ Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorakurimay/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dorakurimay/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/dorakurimay/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoachDoraKurimay/
17 Oct 2022
How To Reduce Stress, Create Life Balance, and Maximize Performance | Ep. 3
In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. This episode covers how any professional can benefit from performance coaching to reduce stress, create life balance, and maximize performance. You will learn about how to assess the different areas of your life (wheel of life), identify your stressors and resources and manage your energy to balance your life. Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/ Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https:...
10 Oct 2022
The Benefits of Mental Training | Game.Set.Match Podcast | Episode 2
In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. In this episode, we cover the top benefits of mental training such as improving your ability to handle stress, and how Dora worked with an Olympic swimmer to help her manage her anxiety. You will also learn about how mental coaching can prevent mental health issues and the difference between coaching and psychotherapy. Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/ Follow Dora Kurimay On: Li...
3 Oct 2022
Introduction To Dora Kurimay - Episode 1
In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. This episode covers Dora's background, how she got into business, what is her coaching style, obstacles she had to overcome, and much more. Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/ Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorakurimay/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dorakurimay/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/dorakurimay/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Coac...
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