Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

Mindfulness is a rapidly growing buzz word, but does it have a place in elite performance? Can it help us achieve greatness? In the first episode of this two-part series, we look at the science behind neuroplasticity, whether our brains can change structurally, and what we were able to learn from tree shrew research done in the mid 1980's.  Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to...

This week's episode takes a look at the science behind journaling and what benefits it can provide us. Questions for this week: What are the most stressful things in my life or what causes me the most distress? What can I NOT control in those situations? What can I control in those situations? What is my plan moving forward? Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level?...

Are you mentally and physically tough? What does that even mean? We sit down with Dr. Jamey Gordon and talk about what mental and physical toughness look like as well as how we can be intentional about taking back control of our mind and body so that we can be TOUGH when it is needed most.  Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website to learn more abou...

Pandemic. Illness. Uncertainty. Fear comes in many forms, but understanding how our mind and body react to it is the first step in overcoming it. Today's episode takes a look at our mind and body's natural reaction to uncertain situations as well as how we can be intentional about taking back control. Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our websi...

When we have a predator mentality we are looking to hunt, track down our goals, and overcome obstacles that are in front of us. When we have a prey mentality we limit ourselves to "grazing" on whatever is left. This episode looks at ways to change our mindset so that we can reach our full potential. Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out our website...

Welcome to Season 3 TOOLS FOR GREATNESS! This season we are delivering weekly tools you can use to be great rather than settling for average. This weeks tool is Full Potential. We recommend getting a notebook or journal that you can use, here are the three steps from today's episode: Define your areas - What are the areas you need to improve? What are the areas that you need to maximize for y...

Having the right plan AFTER each round can help decrease anxiety and increase performance in future rounds. In this episode, we talk about how to control your mind and body AFTER each round so that you can perform at your best when it matters the most on the golf course! Are you looking for a little bit more guidance on how you can put together your own plan? Check out our Elite Golf Mindset progr...

Having the right plan AFTER each swing can help decrease anxiety and increase performance. In this episode, we talk about how to control your mind and body AFTER each shot so that you can perform at your best when it matters the most on the golf course! Are you looking for a little bit more guidance on how you can put together your own plan? Check out our Elite Golf Mindset program designed to hel...

Having the right plan before each swing can help decrease anxiety and increase performance. In this episode, we talk about how to control your mind and body before each shot so that you can perform at your best when it matters the most on the golf course! Are you looking for a little bit more guidance on how you can put together your own plan? Check out our Elite Golf Mindset program designed to h...

Having the right plan the night before or a few hours before your round can help decrease anxiety and increase performance. In this episode, we talk about how to control your mind and body before your round even begins so that you can perform at your best when it matters the most on the golf course! Are you looking for a little bit more guidance on how you can put together your own plan? Check out...

We sit down with Josh Bryant, head high school golf coach and President of the Indiana High School Golf Coaches Association to discuss the impact that mental performance training can have in a team setting. Are you looking for a little bit more guidance on how you can put together your own plan? Check out our Elite Golf Mindset program designed to help you control your mind and body on the course!...

God never created us to live in a constant state of anxiety, fear, or worry. Since He designed our bodies and knows exactly what we need to perform at our best, He also provided us with clear directions of how to handle anxiety in a world full of fear and worry. 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 opportuniti...

Kurt Hines has had an incredible amount of success on the football field winning state, district, and conference championships. In this episode, we talk with Coach Hines about a deeper calling to empower others and how he builds success on and off the field through relationships.  1:56 - Living a life of Purpose  2:40 - Learning from others  3:50 - Great coaching is about people  6:05 - Keeping fa...

Tavio was a running back at the University of Tennessee, has coached at the NFL and collegiate level, and now works primarily with high school athletes as a strength and conditioning coach who focuses on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual side of his athletes.  1:00 - Mental piece of playing SEC football 3:23 - Positive self-talk and visualization 5:45 - Developing mental toughness 10:0...

We sat down with Dodgers pitching prospect Ryan Pepiot to talk about the mental tools he uses as a professional baseball player and the role his mental preparation plays on the mound. :50 - Playing & balancing multiple sports 2:15 - College baseball life 4:30 - Cape Cod League  6:57 - Maintaining confidence in the face of failure 7:52 - Managing pressure of being drafted and still performing 9...

When we heard that school was shutting down for three weeks, the first words I heard out of one adolescent’s mouth were, "oh man this is an extended vacation, I can’t wait!” On the other hand, this afternoon I spoke with a an athlete who’s now looking at the rest of his senior year of baseball (that he was planning on using to help him decide on what college to go to) being completely up in t...

We sat down with former high school and college football coach Dick Dullaghan. Coach Dullaghan won 213 games and had an 84% winning percentage.  His Ben Davis High School team won a National Championship in 1991 and 7 State titles in 16 years.  Coach D is a member of the Indiana Football Hall of Fame and was selected as one of Max Preps greatest 50 all-time high school football coaches.  In this e...

Coaches - have you ever thought, "I wish my team was a little bit tougher?" Have you taught them how to do that and what that means? Studies show that how we act directly impacts our teammates and opponents. Are players improving teammate confidence, competitiveness, and focus or bringing it down? What about their opponents? This episode looks at tangible ways to improve mental toughness...

Serving in the Marine Corps for 5 years, the Army for 16 years, 60 months in combat, and winning 3 bronze stars gave Jeremy Fendley some incredible insight into leadership, preparation, mental toughness, and the importance of building a strong team.  Jeremy now serves as a high school football coach and we sat down to have a conversation about what lessons, experience, and insight he can bring fro...

In this episode, you will hear our conversation with Nick Ferrer about how he controlled his mind a body during the process of playing college football.  As a high school quarterback, he set just about every single-season passing record at his school and took his team to the state championship.  His freshman year he attended the University of St. Francis in Ft. Wayne, IN where he won the starting...

Cailyn started putting at age 3, by 7 she was competing in tournaments.  In our interview we discuss handling pressure and expectations as your level of competition rises.  Cailyn talks about how she handles the stress and pressure of competing at a high level and three tools that help her take back control of her mind and body on the golf course. Here are some highlights from the interview: 1:40...

Elite athletes have incredibly high demands for their performance.  Not accepting "average" is part of the reason they achieve more than their opponents.  But it is also important to have a plan in place to deal with failure.  In this episode, we talk about the importance of striving for perfection and how to deal with failure along the way. Check out mentaltrainingplan.com/podcast for o...

Having a champion's mindset before, during, and after competition will help you perform at your best on a more consistent basis.  In this episode, we discuss how to develop the proper mindset as well as looking at the role motivation plays in an athlete's achievement. Research shows that elite athletes are motivated to prepare and compete...but sometimes you don't "feel" m...

Sometimes athletes need to narrow in their focus and concentrate on just one thing and other times they need to be able to widen their focus and not get too caught up in one particular thing.  In this episode, we will look at what science can teach us about how to take back control of our focus and develop the ability to focus on the task at hand. Check out mentaltrainingplan.com/podcast for our f...

Sometimes you need to get amped up to play at your best, other times you need to calm back down.  This episode is designed to put you in control and give you tools to manage your energy level. Check out mentaltrainingplan.com/podcast for our full list of resources 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 opportuni...