Let's Go Mental!

Whether you are an athlete, parents or coach, these strategies will help you applroach the season with the right mindset and a clear plan for growth. Episode highlights: Self-assessment: assess your mindset, strengh and weakness, discovering where you are right now. Goals: define your destination. Listen to the previous episode to know more. Creating new Routine: establish new empowering habits to...

Overcoming setbacks in sports can be a challenge, but with the right strategies, athletes can stay driven and focused on their goals.  This episode offers insights on how to navigate disappointment, seek improvement, and maintain motivation during challenging times. Discover 7 strategies that will transform your mindset from being a Victim to be a Success! By harnessing resilience, setting new goa...

Understanding what Motivation is and what motivates you is the magic tool! Unleash your inner drive and discover the ultimate guide to staying motivated with tips and tricks for athletes. Understanding the different sources of motivation, both internal and external, is crucial in mastering the art of staying driven. Learn how to fuel your passion, create routines, and set achievable goals to keep...

In this episode, I delve into the concept of visualization and its immense impact on athletic performance. Exploring the science behind visualization, athletes can tap into their full potential by engaging their right brain, enhancing creativity and intuition. The power of visualization lies in its ability to train the subconscious mind and shape reality by vividly imagining success before it happ...

In the world of sports, unlocking peak performance often is hidden on the power of pre-game routines. This episode delves into the importance of mental preparedness before competition and how athletes can build resilience through strategic pre-performance preparation. By implementing visualization, positive affirmations, breathing techniques, and body awareness activities, athletes can create a fo...

The podcast episode delves into the mental journey of tryouts , providing valuable insights and strategies to overcome stress and excel during this crucial period. How? By reframing the language used around tryouts Focusing on character development Transforming expectations Utilizing visualization techniques athletes can approach tryouts with confidence and determination. The importance of prepara...

Mastering the Four Step Performance System for Goal Achievement is crucial for young athletes looking to enhance performance. In this episode, Barbara delves into setting goals, scheduling with intentions, measuring progress, and reflecting on success. The system provides structure and guidance, making it easier to maintain consistency and motivation.  Contact me:b_cortella@yahoo.it 4 Step Fo...

In this episode we delve into the crucial topic of goal-setting for parents and young athletes. You will gain insights into the difference between long-term process goals and short-term performance goals, This episode equips parents and athletes with tools to redefine parenting, foster intentional communication, and empower young athletes to achieve their dreams through daily actions. Don't miss o...

In this episode we explore the concept of adopting a "process over outcome mindset" from another angle. I introduce a simple strategy that is based on this approach: creating a not-negotiable check-list of small actionable steps that can support your athletes on a daily basis to reach the long-termprocess of becoming. Small seeds to structure their growth. Using this strategy to bond with them you...

In this episode I will talk about the powerful concept of Process over Outcome where I will challange the traditional mindset of 'Winning is everything" (accomplishment/outcome) and explore the path for growth, improvement, resiliance (becoming/process). In this episode I will share one strategy to get grounded on the process-focused mindset starting with awareness and acklowledgment: understandin...

Welcome to the Let's Go Mental podcast! I am honored to share this journey with you. In this very first episode You will have a short introduction to the Mental Training:  what it is, why it is important  some myths to bust why sometimes we are not really supporting our kids mental game even if this is our only goal! how we will discuss about it in the podcast Every episode will have a c...

Let's Go Mental!  Everything started reading a quote... "When you reach that elite level, 90% is Mental and 10% is Physical: you are competing against yourself. Not against the other athlete." D. Fosbury  (Fosbury was an American high Jumper, one of the most influential of all the time, he transformed the way of jumping.) After the last Netflix serie now we know that Yogi Berra used to s...