Raise Your Inner Game Today with David Levin

SHOW NOTES Iga Swiatek, the great young tennis player, appears to be struggling a bit in pressure matches so far this year. Tough stretch for her but a great opportunity for the rest of us to talk about pressure in competition and how to keep it from throwing us off our game. If you’ve ever choked under pressure (who hasn’t?), this one’s for you. Enjoy! Mental Game Training: https://www.raise...

SHOW NOTES - Raise Your Inner Game book: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Inner-David-Levin/dp/0981989241 - Sports Academy mental game training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-18 - Executive Coaching: https://www.davidlevin.com/coaching - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGameToday/videos - “Why Everyone Is Going Crazy” video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/0gtvLeXbdnk - Birchba...

SHOW NOTES Interesting article in the Athletic this week about Scottie Scheffler passing Greg Norman for longest stretch at #1 (though still years away from catching Tiger’s record). More interesting though were the lessons about what it takes to get there—and stay there. Enjoy! Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6198208/2025/03/13/scottie-scheffler-tiger-woods-golf-number-one-ranking/ Ment...

SHOW NOTES - Raise Your Inner Game book: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Inner-David-Levin/dp/0981989241 - Executive Coaching: https://www.davidlevin.com/coaching - Sports Academy mental game training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-18 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGameToday/videos - “Why Everyone Is Going Crazy” video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/0gtvLeXbdnk - “Field...

SHOW NOTES Heard a great story about Celine Dion this week that offers a powerful lesson in peak performance as an athlete. No, seriously. For real. :-) This really is masterclass-level stuff. Whether you like her music or not, you should definitely check out this episode. Enjoy! David Foster article: https://www.wsj.com/style/david-foster-betty-boop-musical-elevators-ee56da66 Mental Game Training...

SHOW NOTES - Raise Your Inner Game book: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Inner-David-Levin/dp/0981989241 - Executive Coaching: https://www.davidlevin.com/coaching - Sports Academy mental game training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-18 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGameToday/videos - “Why Everyone Is Going Crazy” video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/0gtvLeXbdnk - Zero Da...

SHOW NOTES Saw a great story in the Athletic this week about the “save of the year” by the hockey goalie, Linus Ullmark. It IS a great save. :-) But it was his comments about it that really got my attention. Powerful illustration of why we tend to get mental game training wrong, and the approach we should take instead. Enjoy! video: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6202354/2025/03/13/senators-linu...

SHOW NOTES - Raise Your Inner Game book: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Inner-David-Levin/dp/0981989241 - Executive Coaching: https://www.davidlevin.com/coaching - Sports Academy mental game training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-18 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGameToday/videos - “Why Everyone Is Going Crazy” video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/0gtvLeXbdnk - A.I. up...

SHOW NOTES Only 2% of junior athletes go on to play at a Division 1 school, and only 6% play in college at all. But you can be sure a lot more than that want to! This week I share some helpful thoughts on how to give a teen the best possible chance to stand out and get recruited. Enjoy! Mental Game Training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/A5S0uoXdZAY #sportsparen...

SHOW NOTES - Raise Your Inner Game book: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Inner-David-Levin/dp/0981989241 - Executive Coaching: https://www.davidlevin.com/coaching - Sports Academy mental game training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-18 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGameToday/videos - “Why Everyone Is Going Crazy” video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/0gtvLeXbdnk - Blue Gh...

SHOW NOTES Had a great question this week about how to talk to your teen athlete after a bad game. It’s a tricky situation, for sure. :-) Three points here that should help. Enjoy! Mental Game Training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com Executive coaching: https:www.davidlevin.com “The Soul of Discipline” - Kim John Payne (book): https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Discipline-Simplicity-Parenting-Gu...

SHOW NOTES - Raise Your Inner Game book: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Inner-David-Levin/dp/0981989241 - Executive Coaching: https://www.davidlevin.com/coaching - Sports Academy mental game training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-18 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGameToday/videos - “Why Everyone Is Going Crazy” video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/0gtvLeXbdnk - Rogue P...

SHOW NOTES This is part two of my series on the mental game lessons in the Netflix basketball documentary, “Starting 5.” Part one covered dealing with failure, staying confident, etc. Part two is about the importance of family. Enjoy! Mental Game Training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com Executive coaching: https:www.davidlevin.com YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9x_YmZtMLQg YOUTUBE PART ONE: ht...

SHOW NOTES - Raise Your Inner Game book: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Inner-David-Levin/dp/0981989241 - Executive Coaching: https://www.davidlevin.com/coaching - Sports Academy mental game training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-18 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGameToday/videos - “Why Everyone Is Going Crazy” video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/0gtvLeXbdnk - Boom Su...

SHOW NOTES I’ve been really enjoying the Netflix basketball documentary, “Starting Five.” Great show. Also great mental game lessons for the rest of us regarding dealing with failure, staying confident, etc. Part 1 today. Enjoy! Mental Game Training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com Executive coaching: https:www.davidlevin.com YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/P0URSFWf13U #netflix #mentalgame #ment...

SHOW NOTES - Raise Your Inner Game book: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Inner-David-Levin/dp/0981989241 - Executive Coaching: https://www.davidlevin.com/coaching - Sports Academy mental game training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-18 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGameToday/videos - “Why Everyone Is Going Crazy” video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/0gtvLeXbdnk - Nome Al...

SHOW NOTES A recent comment from a client (plus the Super Bowl) got me thinking again about the #1 problem athletes have to learn to deal with in order to be successful. And it can be a tricky one. :-) The good news is, it’s easily handled if you know what needs to be done. Enjoy! Mental Game Training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com Executive coaching: https:www.davidlevin.com YOUTUBE: ht...

SHOW NOTES - Raise Your Inner Game book: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Inner-David-Levin/dp/0981989241 - Executive Coaching: https://www.davidlevin.com/coaching - Sports Academy mental game training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-18 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGameToday/videos - “Why Everyone Is Going Crazy” video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/0gtvLeXbdnk - “Don’t...

SHOW NOTES Naomi Osaka didn’t win the Australian Open last week, but she’s back and having fun again after doing epic work on her mental game (and becoming a Mom last year). Excellent lessons for all of us on the importance of taking care of our mental health. Enjoy! Mental Game Training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com Executive coaching: https:www.davidlevin.com YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be...

SHOW NOTES - Raise Your Inner Game book: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Inner-David-Levin/dp/0981989241 - Executive Coaching: https://www.davidlevin.com/coaching - Sports Academy mental game training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-18 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGameToday/videos - “Why Everyone Is Going Crazy” video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/0gtvLeXbdnk - Bluesky...

SHOW NOTES Madison Keys won the Australian Open this week, and dropped some important mental game lessons in her post-match press conference. Really, there’s a lot here to take to heart. Check it out and then get to work! :-) Mental Game Training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com Executive coaching: https:www.davidlevin.com YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mZaZZQOptUs #madisonkeys #australianopen...

SHOW NOTES - Raise Your Inner Game book: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Inner-David-Levin/dp/0981989241 - Executive Coaching: https://www.davidlevin.com/coaching - Sports Academy mental game training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-18 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGameToday/videos - “Why Everyone Is Going Crazy” video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/0gtvLeXbdnk - The Bla...

SHOW NOTES I’ve been enjoying an email training series from the great pickleball pro/coach Steve Dawson. But his comments about the mental game reminded of one of the biggest (and most frustrating) myths about mental game training. Hopefully, you don’t believe this particular myth, but if you do, this will definitely help. :-) Enjoy! Mental Game Training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com Ex...

SHOW NOTES - Raise Your Inner Game book: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Inner-David-Levin/dp/0981989241 - Executive Coaching: https://www.davidlevin.com/coaching - Sports Academy mental game training: https://www.raiseyourinnergame.com/academy-info-18 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerGameToday/videos - “Why Everyone Is Going Crazy” video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/0gtvLeXbdnk - The Bla...

SHOW NOTES My pickleball game has now reached the “skill-development/coaching" phase (versus just playing), and it’s reminding me of how critical it is to take a PRACTICAL approach to training your mental game, versus following what you hear from 99% of the experts out there. This perspective shift will save you a ton of time and frustration … IF you take it to heart. :-) Enjoy! Mental Game Traini...