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 #57- Life's Not Fair-Drive On 07.06.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Lesson #4 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 #56- Only the Size of Your Heart Matters 31.05.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Lesson #3 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 #55- You Can't Do It Alone 25.05.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Lesson #2 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 #54- Start Your Day with a Task Completed 17.05.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses Lesson #1 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 #53- Interview w/ Lauren Ammon 10.05.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob is joined by former D1 swimmer Lauren Ammon.  Lauren is the owner of Performance Reimagined where she currently provides mental performance training to athletes.  Rob and Lauren discuss athletic identity, process over outcome, and the importance of post-game routines.   Learn more about Lauren: https://www.laurenammon.c...

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #51- Do You Talk to Yourself the Same Way You Talk to Your Teammates? 26.04.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob gives an easy to use strategy to help you redirect self-defeating statements.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #50- I Hear You, But Are You Willing To Put In The Work? 18.04.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a quote from the book "No Limits-The Will to Succeed" by Michael Phelps.  We all have goals, but what sets the highly successful athlete/person apart from the average athlete/person? https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #49- We Are Not Superheroes 05.04.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of a one step at a time approach. https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #48- This Specific Amount of Time Will Change Your Life 30.03.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses how a specific amount of time will help you to improve in any area of your life.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #47- I Talk to Myself Everyday 24.03.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the power of your inter dialogue.  https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #46- I'm Anxious, So What? 15.03.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses how perception is reality when it comes to performance anxiety.  https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #45- Why Am I Not Confident? 08.03.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the concept of imprinting and how it is used to build confidence.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Visualization 01.03.2022

Visualization 

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #44- Who's In Your Group? 01.03.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of having a strong support system and surrounding yourself with like-minded people.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #43- How Do You Talk To Yourself? 22.02.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the impact of self-talk and shares one of his favorite strategies for countering negative self-talk statements.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #42- What is Your Daily Mantra? 15.02.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of controlling your inner dialogue through the use of mantras.   https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #41- The Game is Over, Now What? 09.02.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses how to use a post-game routine to get better as an athlete.   Visit us at: https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #40- "Failure is Final Once You Stop Striving" 02.02.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses a quote from "How Champions Think" by Dr. Bob Rotella.  Rob discusses the importance of embracing adversity and failure.     Visit us at: https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #39-You Have to Know This Information In Order to Perform at Your Best 25.01.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the importance of emotion regulation and a specific strategy to help you manage negative emotions more effectively. Visit us at: https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #38- It's Not Negative, It's Not Positive, It's Neutral 18.01.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the concept of Neutral Thinking and how to utilize this skill to perform at your best.   Visit us at https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Ep.# 37- What is the 80/20 Principle and How I Can I Use it in My Life? 10.01.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses the 80/20 Principle (Richard Koch) and how you can start applying to your life.   Visit us at https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #36- STOP DOING THIS When Working Toward Your Goals! 04.01.2022

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob discusses why people lose motivation and focus when working toward their goals.  Rob shares a story from a recent coaching experience he had with his youth hockey team.   Visit us at https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #35- Interview w/ mental performance coach Josh Kozuch of the Tampa Bay Rays 06.12.2021

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob and Rachael talk with Josh Kozuch.  Josh is one of the mental performance coaches with the Tamp Bay Rays.  Josh speaks about some of his own struggles as a baseball player that lead to his interest in the field of mental performance.  Other topics discussed include routines, breathwork, and focal points. Great info! &nb...

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #34- Attitude for Success 29.11.2021

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob and Rachael discuss the 4 concepts for an Attitude for Success: Other Focused, Self-Focused, Healthy Competition, Preparation. Visit us at https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Episode #33- Three Reasons It's Important to Develop a Strong Mental Game 15.11.2021

This week on Back in the Game: A Sports and Mindset Podcast Rob and Rachael discuss three reasons why it is important to develop a strong mental game.  Rob and Rachael discuss a few of their favorite mental skills exercises.   Visit us at https://betterinstitute.com/big/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/backinthegamebi

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