Mental Performance Playbook

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 141 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the principles of mental performance training, drawing insights from the climbing feats of Alex Honnold. He emphasizes the importance of calculated courage, preparation, and breaking down performance into manageable micro sequences. The discussion also cov...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 140 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe and guest CJ get into the world of mental performance coaching, exploring the importance of time management, planning, and routines for athletes. CJ shares his background in coaching and the various roles he juggles, emphasizing the need for structure in training pr...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 139 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel introduces listeners to the concept of mental training for athletes, emphasizing its importance in enhancing performance. He clarifies that this training is distinct from therapy, focusing instead on building mental strengths such as confidence, composure, an...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe and Coach Fish discuss his journey in coaching, the importance of mental training in sports, and the challenges faced by freshmen transitioning to college basketball. They emphasize the significance of building relationships within the team and the need for clear commun...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the mental performance strategies for young athletes, focusing on how to manage pressure responses after mistakes. He introduces the '10 Second Runoff Routine' as a practical exercise to help athletes reset their mindset and body after a setback. The c...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe and Angie talk about the mental strategies and exercises for athletes and parents, particularly focusing on how to identify and manage spiraling behaviors. The discussion highlights the signs of an athlete spiraling, the importance of body language, and the role of pare...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 135 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the importance of tracking controllable factors to build confidence in athletes. He emphasizes the need for a systematic approach to mental performance, focusing on both micro and macro strategies for confidence enhancement. The episode covers the signific...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 134 | Guest 2.1 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe and Angie discusses the significance of being present in various aspects of life, particularly in high-performance settings such as sports and coaching. They explore the concept of thresholds that help individuals transition between different modes of pe...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 133 Brought to you by The Athletes Health™ In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe focuses on empowering parents and athletes through innovative training approaches and building a supportive community. He emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in the development of athletes and outlines the resources and training programs being develop...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 132 | Huddle 2 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this Huddle episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe goes over a quick and actionable exercise and essential steps to kickstarting confidence. He emphasizes the importance of preparation and planning before taking risks, likening the process to jumping off a cliff. By studying the field and learning...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 131 | Huddle 1 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook, Gabe is starting the Huddle, where we deliver one mental exercise for you to implement immediately into your routine. Use this one while brushing your teeth tonight and set up success for tomorrow! Mental toughness, exercise, and reps await!v Find More At:Web...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 130 | Deep Dive 77 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe breaks down 3 simple mental routines to use in the context of morning and night, school to practice, and pre/during game. The goal is to take one of these and start using it! Please excuse the background, we are in the works of transitioning from one...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 129 | Deep Dive 76 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe breaks down exercises to immediately improve your performance! Being your own coach will help in all skills of your game. Confidence, composure, clarity of goals, handling pressure, mental resilience and strength, you name it, if you can be your own c...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 128 | Deep Dive 75 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook, Gabe dives into the secrets of achieving more with less, providing actionable steps to enhance your performance. By incorporating these exercises and strategies, you can boost your confidence, broaden your vision, cultivate composure, develop mental tough...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 120 | Deep Dive 67. Brought to you by The Athletes Health. In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe is back from being sick and breaks down some insane information around what confidence actually is, how to find it, and how its so much more complex than we think it is. Learn how to build some confidence with mental toughness, mental training, and...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 126 | Deep Dive 73 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode, we discuss the inevitability of stress in sports and introduce three primary coping strategies: avoidance coping, emotional focused coping, and problem focused coping. We emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing stress rather than avoiding it, and provide actionable exercises...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 125 | Deep Dive 72 | Brought to you by The Athletes Health! In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook, Gabe breaks down the critical role of club culture in shaping athletes' mental performance and development. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the hidden curriculum, identifying gaps between stated values and actual practices, conducting...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 124 | Deep Dive 71 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses how confidence is not just a trait but a skill that can be trained through identity-based self-talk, confidence circuits, and reset routines. Learn actionable exercises to enhance your mental resilience and become ready for any challenge. Tu...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 123 | Deep Dive 70. Brought to you by The Athletes Health. In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the critical role of chemistry in building championship teams. He emphasizes the importance of leadership, accountability, and motivation in fostering a positive team environment. He guides listeners on how to create a culture of excellenc...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 122 | Deep Dive 69 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the concept of mental toughness, emphasizing the importance of resilience in sports and life. He introduces the 4C framework—Challenge, Commitment, Control, and Confidence—as essential components for developing mental toughness. Funny storie...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 121 | Deep Dive 68 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the importance of finishing strong in sports and performance. He outlines strategies for managing pressure, channeling emotions, and reframing the concept of pressure as an opportunity. The conversation emphasizes actionable steps athletes c...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 120 | Deep Dive 67 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe breaks down the 'Next Play Mentality,' a crucial concept for athletes and coaches that emphasizes the importance of moving on from mistakes and focusing on the present moment. We introduce a framework represented by the acronym N.E.X.T, which...

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 119 | Deep Dive 66 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the importance of mental training for athletes and coaches, emphasizing the need for mental exercises to enhance performance. He introduces the 3C framework—Clarity, Confidence, and Composure—as essential components for athletes to succeed u...

Mental Performance Playbook – Episode 117 | Deep Dive 64 Brought to you by The Athletes Health In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook , Gabe breaks down the exact routines he’d be using if he were back playing in high school — and the same ones he’s seen work or suggests to countless college athletes along the way. You’ll learn a simple 3-step pregame framework pulled from top coaches,...

Mental Performance Playbook – Episode 117 | Deep Dive 64 Brought to you by The Athlete's Health In this episode, we dive into how athletes can stay focused, locked in, and mentally tough after the first couple weeks of practice. When things don’t go as planned, it’s easy to lose momentum, but the best athletes know how to flip the script. You’ll learn how to reframe setbacks as feedback, build con...