Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

From time to time we are asked for recommendations on books to read or give as a gift. With the holiday season coming up, we thought this would be a good time to put together our Top Ten!  Thinking, Fast and Slow - by Daniel Kahneman   https://amzn.to/3EvhnRs   Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds- by David Goggins   https://amzn.to/3lDLcYA     How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering...

Research is very clear that there are measurable and tangible benefits to having a grateful attitude. In the world of performance, gratitude can help you shift from a negative internal focus to an external positive focus...which might be just what you need to perform at a higher level. In this week's episode, we take a look at the power of gratitude and how it can help you improve your perfor...

Courage is not the absence of fear, but moving forward in the face of fear. Simply typing that into a Google search will bring back all kinds of quote results accredited to all kinds of famous people. Despite that quote being repeated generation after generation, it is still something that each of us must learn on our own. This week we talk about some ways to build courage in the face of fear so t...

We receive a lot of questions about what our training programs look like for mental performance. We work with teams and athletes from all over the country and today we take a look at how those programs are set up so that coaches looking to help their own athletes or teams can hopefully gain some insight into how they can start to build their own program. If you want more information or have any qu...

Many of us have either heard a coach tell us to "focus on the process" or maybe we have said it ourselves. In this week's episode, Ben takes a look at what specifically this includes and how we can do a better job of focusing on the things that will help us perform at a higher level as teams and individuals. Learn more or connect with us online at mentaltrainingplan.com Are you an A...

From national championship pitcher to coach, recruiter, and now Director Of Operations at Pro X Athlete Development, Mark Walther has had first-hand experience when it comes to handling intensity and adrenaline on the mound. In this week's episode, we sit down with Mark to talk about the highs and lows of his career as well as how he was able to fine-tune his own physical levels to play at hi...

Andy Sweet didn't walk into his high school locker room a five-star recruit or even the most talented player, but through hard work and incredible leadership over four years he was able to lead them to his high school's first football state championship. In this episode, we talk through what buying into a program looks like and how you can outwork and outlove your competition. Andy now s...

When something bad happens, do you have a tendency to vent to other people? Do you feel the need to "get it off of your chest" when something happens to you? What if that was doing more harm than good? In this episode, Ben looks at a 2015 study that examined the effects of complaining and what you can do to most effectively move forward rather than just "spinning your tires." A...

In this episode, we take a look at research published by Virginia Tech that looks at the necessary steps or stages of change. These include:  Stage One : Precontemplation Stage Two : Contemplation Stage Three : Preparation/Determination Stage Four : Action/Willpower Stage Five : Maintenance. As always, connect with us through social media or online at  mentaltrainingplan.com Are you an ATHLETE loo...

Welcome back!!  Today Ben and Zeke chat about Ben's book Focus Cycle: a guide to controlling your mind and body in Big Moments.  Today's episode takes a look at the science behind controlling your mind and body during high-pressure situations. We all instinctively know that when an athlete begins thinking negatively, acting negatively, and speaking negatively that they start to feel lous...

Unfortunately, we had to postpone our final episode until after our summer break. We will be back this fall with more information designed to help you perform at a higher level! Connect with us online or learn more at mentaltrainingplan.com Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities: mentaltrainingplan...

This week we sit down with the godfather of the air raid offense Hal Mumme and European Hall of Fame quarterback Stan Bedwell to talk about the impact that this style of offense has on the psyche of its players.  Here is the link for https://airraidcertified.com that Hal references during the show. As always connect with us online at mentaltrainingplan.com or check out Ben's newest book on co...

This week we chat with Matt Fitzgerald, author of How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle about how to push past the perceived limits of the human body. Science has proven the body's ability to outlast our brain and Matt shares insight about how everyone from long-distance runners to golfers or football players can benefit from some of his skills and tools. If yo...

Just "hoping" you will be at your best when it matters the most isn't a strategy. This week we sit down with Jocelyn Bruch to hear how she prepares her swing, strategy, mind, and body to perform at a high level during tournament golf. Jocelyn has found that scheduling everything out not only helps her stay more organized but also helps make sure she is doing everything she can to be...

This week we sit down with the National Coordinator of Men's Basketball Officiating J.D. Collins to talk about the mental side of refereeing one of sports biggest stages. A former Final Four referee, Collins now works with the next generation of referees to help them perform at their best in a profession that constantly places them under a microscope to evaluate every call they make. We discu...

In this week's episode, we chat with Sarah Grippi to discuss how she helps her clients plan out their nutrition and hydration to help maximize their performance.  You can contact her through her website the3gexperience.com  if you would like more information.  Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportun...

In our final episode of the DO HARD THINGS series, Ben takes on the very uncomfortable topic of being overweight. Ben talks about why he is going to get healthy and some goals he has set now that he has decided it is time to take action and improve this area of his life for good. Admitting and talking about your shortcomings/weaknesses is never easy, but is a necessary first step in improvement. ...

In this week's episode, we continue looking at our topic of doing hard things and sit down with Matt Comer to chat about his journey at the Grand Canyon. Millions of people visit the Grand Canyon each year. A very small percentage hike down into it. A much smaller percentage go rim to rim. An even smaller percentage go rim to rim and then back, and an even smaller percentage run it...in one d...

Today we look at the science behind pushing ourselves past perceived limits. Connect with us online or learn more at mentaltrainingplan.com Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more about 1-on-1 training opportunities: mentaltrainingplan.com/athletes Are you a COACH looking for an affordable year-round mental performance training progra...

This week we start our new series all about doing hard things and Zeke takes us through his journey to train for and run a marathon. We dive into his training, things that went well, and some things that did not go so well with the ultimate purpose of uncovering WHY WOULD HE EVER WANT TO DO THIS? Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn mor...

In this week's episode, I sit down with my wife to discuss how she uses some of the tools we discuss on the podcast in her own life. We cover dealing with our own children, students at school, tough conversations with other parents, helping teachers, and more as you get an inside look at what this looks like in our own home. Connect with us online or learn more at mentaltrainingplan.com Are y...

This week we sit down with Notre Dame special teams coordinator and associate head coach Brian Polian. Coach Polian grew up around the game of football and has spent most of his life as a player or coach of the game. In his new book, he dives into the major differences between the newest generation of players and how parents and coaches can better connect and communicate with today's teens an...

In today's world of social media, opinions are all over the place. How do you know who you should listen to? What do you do when negative comments are thrown your way? In this episode we look at:  Is the opinion coming from below? Because sometimes, the loudest opinions come from the cheapest seats. Is it to build or destroy? Sometimes we need to listen to things that are meant to build us up...

Today's episode is a deeper look into some of the science behind: How focus affects performance. How self-talk impacts performance. How your body reacts to pressure situations. How emotions are generated What YOU can do to take back control! Connect with us or learn more at mentaltrainingplan.com Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to lear...

Today's episode is all about taking action. We want to avoid: Getting stuck gathering information.  Being a perpetual planner. Waiting for things to be perfect or to "FEEL" ready.  Worrying about other people's opinion. Fearing failure. Contact us at mentaltrainingplan.com Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more ab...