Dive in the head of the very unique Jonas Mačiulis, former Euroleague champion with Real Madrid, and Lithuanian National Team member, also a former player from Zalgiris, Milan, Panathinaikos, and AEK Athens.

Now a sports director at the Lithuanian club of Nevezis, listen to how his playing experience impacted his standards and how he focuses on details, the way to behave, and how to act like professionals both on and off the court.

Enjoy Jonas' anecdotes on how to manage egos and get the best out of players' performances, the importance of communication between players, and the role of experienced players.

Jonas will explain in details the importance of working with professionals who have experience in basketball, to both have credibility in their work and to create a bond between the player and the mental performance coach.

You will also benefit from advice for youth basketball players on the importance of becoming aware of who they really are and what will help them stand out from the competition.

Do you want to learn more about working on your mental game? Visit Mental Performance Coach, Nico Bourgade's website www.themindgameofbasketball.com

If you want to spread the word to young basketball players, coaches, or parents, take a look at the mental guide, "1 on 1 with yourself" already published on 4 continents and used by some of the best programs and Federations in the world.