Mental Advantage Podcast

Although he is best known for his content around baseball (he is the founder of the Baseball Education Center), the knowledge that Paul Reddick shares on this show could easily be applied to any sport or profession. He sits down with the MAP boys to discuss one of his many books, "The 5*6*7 Dad", and to talk about some useful tips to help strengthen relationships through sports. Paul worked as the...

After a couple of weeks off to regroup and recharge, the MAP boys check in for a quick discussion around what they have planned for the podcast as they move forward. They discuss the Jack Leggett episode and some common traits among each of the guests who have previously been on the show. Finally, they discuss the importance of developing your own personal brand. To ask a question or leave a comme...

The MAP boys sit down with legendary baseball coach, Jack Leggett, to talk about his book, "The ABCs of Excellence." Coach Leggett began his coaching career in 1978 at the University of Vermont. In 1983, he took the head coaching job at Western Carolina and led them to five NCAA Regional appearances in 9 years. He later took over the program at Clemson University and built one of the most successf...

The MAP boys talk to Adrian Dinkel, the head baseball coach at Southeastern University in Florida. Coach Dinkel talks about the amazing ride in 2022 that ended with his second National Championship at the school. He discusses how he stresses to his players to win every day at everything you do. A mindset that has resulted in a record of 530-123 in his time as a head coach. Among other topics, Coac...

The MAP boys sit down with Tyler Gillum, Associate Head Coach at South Mountain CC in Phoenix, AZ and the Head Coach of the world-famous, Savannah Bananas. Tyler has been a college baseball coach for almost 15 years and after listening to this interview, you will quickly understand why he has had so much success. He has been a speaker at the ABCA Coaches Conference and is considered one of the bes...

The MAP boys sit down with Erika Ford, former basketball player at the University of Georgia and now coach and teacher. Erika breaks down how she navigated the early years of a collegiate career. She discusses how she became more mentally tough after changing her circle of friends. Other topics include, transitioning to a coaching role and the best ways to deal with today's young athletes and how...

The MAP boys sit down with Zach Cohen, a Mental Performance Coach and founder of ACME Mental Performance. They discuss the importance of thinking less negatively; developing competence, relatedness and autonomy. Other topics discussed include: asking the right questions of your players in travel ball, setting the right expectations for summer leagues and how to set baselines when it comes to menta...

The MAP boys sit down to discuss feedback from the previous episode with Ashley Merryman and her book "Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing." They also review some questions sent in by long-time friend of the show, Sean O'Neil, who shared some questions relating to the role of ego and momentum in competition. The boys breakdown the difference between playing to win vs. playing not to lose. T...

The MAP boys sit down with Ashley Merryman, the co-author (along with Po Bronson) of "Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing." Their book, "NurtureShock", has become one of the most influential books about children ever published. Both books are New York Times bestsellers. Merryman has written for the NY TImes, Time, the Washington Post, CNN.com, the Guardian, ESPN Magazine, and others. She ha...

The MAP boys sit down with Devi Jags to discuss her recent article in the Washington Post, “There’s a Mental Health Crisis in College Sports – I know it firsthand.” They explore what are some of the issues that have led to this crisis and where do we go from here. This is just part one of a series of shows the boys will do about mental health and college athletics. Jags is the Marketing & Sales Di...

On this episode of the Mental Advantage Podcast, the MAP boys discuss such topics as: research on the science of winning and losing, staying calm in the competition and some upcoming guests. To write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To get in touch with John Cullen or Brandon Allen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net or brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

Back from Episode 12, the MAP boys sit down with Andy Riise, the man with many titles or even more life experiences. Andy is a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, who is now the Texas A&M University Program Director for the National Security Innovation Network. He is also a Presidential Leadership Scholar. Andy's a West Point graduate and former Army football player who spent over 20 years leading...

The Mental Advantage Podcast welcomes Vad Lee, the former quarterback at Georgia Tech and James Madison University. Among some of the topics, Vad talks to the MAP boys about his books, "Purpose over Position" and "That's My Friend." He discusses some of the many highlights of his journey through football as well as some of the low moments and how through all of these experiences he found his Purpo...

The MAP boys were pumped up to sit down with Steve Springer, founder of Quality-At-Bats academy and former performance coach and scout for the Toronto Blue Jays. After not starting in his senior year of HS, getting cut in college, Springer was drafted by the Mets after a breakout junior season in college. Springer played over 14 years as a professional baseball player and compiled 1,600 profession...

The MAP boys sit down with mental performance coach, Mandy Patterson, to discuss how to turn mental blocks and fears into confidence and joy. Mandy offers individual and team coaching and is a speaker in the Atlanta, GA area. To work with Mandy or to fill out the no-cost performance check, go to mgpcoach.com/performancechecksession.com To follow Mandy Patterson on Instagram and Facebook: @mandypat...

On this first episode of the second season of the Mental Advantage Podcast, the MAP boys discuss such topics as: how to coach by focusing on the performance and not the performer; China McCarney's Mental Health Manual; dealing with negative people and they also talk about upcoming guests. To write the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To get in touch with John Cullen or Brandon Allen: john.cullen@...

The MAP boys welcome back China McCarney, the founder of AAADF (Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation) and VP or Jaeger Sports. China has written the books, "Off the Field", Finding true purpose and passion and "Tell Your Story." He is also a former professional baseball player, who has dealt with anxiety, panic attacks and depression for over a decade. On this visit, China talks abou...

The MAP boys discuss Sean McVay's culture code, what it takes to be a good teammate, the importance of setting standards for yourself, MUDITA and other topics on this episode of the Mental Advantage Podcast. To contact the show, write to: podcast@mentaladvantage.net To contact John Cullen, write to: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net To contact Brandon Allen, write to: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.n...

The MAP boys discuss “fake” mental toughness and the challenges of leading or coaching someone who projects a stronger exterior than they really possess. A few ways to identify it and how to deal with it when you spot it. They also discuss the important difference between ‘willing’ and ‘capable.’ Plus, an exciting announcement about a new podcast they will be hosting called, “Under Further Review”...

The MAP boys sit down with Dr. Rob Bell, a mental performance coach, sports psychologist, ultra racer and author of seven books, his latest is, "Puke and Rally -- It's not about the setback, it's about the comeback." He discusses how falling from an 80-foot cliff when he was in college was the "hinge moment" that made all of the difference in his life. He breaks down his book and how the setback,...

Joby Shreckhise sits down with the MAP boys to discuss how the book, "The Comfort Crisis", written by Michael Easter, inspired him to push beyond his comfort zone and run a Spartan Ultra 50K race. The owner of 3XF, a chain of gyms, in Virginia, also talks about his time as a collegiate wrestler and how by learning how to "embrace the suck", you can begin to grow. To contact the show: podcast@menta...

In this episode, the MAP boys talk all things Leadership with Dr. Jim Afremow, a mental skills coach and founder of Good to Gold Medal, a leading coaching and consulting practice. Dr. Afremow has worked with athletes and clients of all skill levels from high school all the way up to the college, professional and many Olympic teams. He has worked with Arizona State and Michigan State and shares som...

The MAP boys welcome Kirk Cabana, the founder of the Pursuit4Purpose website and Assistant Baseball Coach at Carolina University in Winston-Salem, NC. Kirk tells his amazing story of returning to college to be a student-athlete and how he is determined to give back to the student-athletes he coaches and help them on their journey. It is a great story of how to bloom where you are planted and give...

The MAP boys welcome back Dr. Bhrett McCabe to the show to discuss his new book, "Break Free From Suckville." Dr. McCabe is a licensed clinical psychologist holding a PhD degree in clinical psychology from Louisiana State University and completed his his pre-doctoral internship at Brown University in Providence, RI. While an undergraduate at LSU, Dr. McCabe was a 4-year letterman on the baseball t...

The MAP boys sit down with friend of the show, Sean O’Neill, to talk about the importance of awareness when it comes to developing mental resilience. They also talk about some of the things that lead to burnout. To write the podcast: podcast@mentaladvantage.net John Cullen: John.cullen@mentaladvantage.net Brandon Allen: Brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net