Rob Bumbaco

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast

Health EN ↓ 157 episodes

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast is designed to help athletes develop the mental skills necessary to perform at their best.

Author

Rob Bumbaco

Category

Health

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Latest episode

Jun 11, 2025

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Episodes

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #82- A Recent Conversation I Had With An Athlete 10.01.2023

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses how to guard against playing down to your opponent.    https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #81- You Can't Be At Your Best Without Doing This One Thing 03.01.2023

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the one thing that all athletes must do if they are going to have success. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #80- Know What You Are Doing When You Are At Your Best 23.12.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a reflection exercise to get you moving in the right direction.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #79- A Mental Performance Stocking Stuffer 13.12.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a great stocking stuffer idea for athletes.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi https://eliteathleticgear.com/collections/motivational-wristbands

Back in the Game a Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #78- Would You Talk To Your Teammate That Way? 06.12.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a strategy to help you manage that pesky negative thoughts.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #77- What Are Your Focus Areas? 30.11.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a strategy to help you focus more on the process rather than the results.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #76- Athletes, Mental Health, and At-Risk Behaviors Part #4: Injuries 15.11.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses two strategies that can help an athlete maintain emotional wellness as they recover from an injury.    https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #75 Athletes, Mental Health, and At-Risk Behaviors Part #3: Pressure to Perform 09.11.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the many pressures an athlete faces and the importance of establishing lifestyle balance. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game; A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #74- Athletes, Mental Health, and At-Risk Behaviors Part #2: Perfectionism 01.11.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the potential dangers of perfectionism and the importance of embracing failure.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #73- Athletes, Mental Health, and At-Risk Behaviors Part 1: Competitive Nature 01.11.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses how athletes are wired and how that can make them susceptible to mental health issues and at-risk behaviors.  Rob discusses the importance of finding balance in your training and making your physical/emotional wellness a priority.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinth...

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode # 72- How to Build Resilience 18.10.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the concept of building resilience data points from the book The 10 Rules of Resilience by Joe De Sena.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #71- The More You See It The More It Becomes A Reality 10.10.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses one of his favorite confidence building exercises using index cards.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #70- You Will Never Win The Comparison Game 27.09.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the dangers of comparing yourself to others and how to prevent yourself from doing this moving forward.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #69- These 3 Things Separate the Elite from the Pretty Good 20.09.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the 3 characteristics that set elite athletes apart from everyone else.  https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi 

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #68- The Breath 16.09.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob takes you through a brief breathing exercise and discusses the importance of breathwork. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #67- You Want to Build Your Confidence......Create a Success Log 10.09.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a how to build your confidence by creating a daily success log. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #66- A Great Strategy to Make Sure You Stay Focused on the Right Things 01.09.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a great strategy if you tend to get anxious before competing. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #65- Master This Skill To Perform Consistently 24.08.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of mastering your "Yellow Light."  https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #64- Let's Take a Mental Health Break 16.08.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of mental health and making emotional wellness a part of your daily routine.  https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #63- Never, Ever Quit! 10.08.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Lesson #10 from Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #62-Give People Hope 25.07.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Lesson #9 from Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #61- Rise to the Occasion 13.07.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Lesson #8 from Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #60- Stand Up to the Bullies 07.07.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Lesson #7 from Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #59-You Must Dare Greatly 23.06.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Lesson #6 from Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #58- Failure Can Make You Stronger 17.06.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Lesson #5 from Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

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