Mental Performance Playbook

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 91, conversation 48 with Angela Knies again. We're testing a few things out, but that's the joy of it! More specifically, we tied it right into athletic mental performance. Whether it was a new way to look at your cup being full, or more, we covered a lot in this short test episode. Check it out, and check out the Find More below! (00:00) Testing New Ide...

The Athletes Health podcast episode 90, deep dive 41. Changing this one up a little and giving a run down through the different visions, how they affect us, and how we can use them to level up our game. P.S. Saved the best for last, check it out and upgrade your game! (00:00) The Battle Within: Understanding Athletic Vision (02:29) Define Your Path… Before It Defines You (06:08) The Best Players M...

Welcome to The Athletes Health Podcast episode 88, conversation 47 with Dr. Derek Alessi. Dr. Derek has been around the block and shares his journey from aspiring dentist to exercise scientist and nutritionist. He emphasizes the importance of mindset in achieving sustainable health and fitness goals, discussing how identity plays a crucial role in personal transformation. The conversation conclude...

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 87, Deep Dive 40! This one is all about Greek Mythology and the lessons we can learn to add to our mental game and level up our physical performance with it! Check it out, use some of the Ts, and let me know your thoughts! Chapters (00:00) The Power of Greek Mythology in Mental Performance (03:05) Tip 1: Know Thyself: The Oracle's Challenge (06:27) Tip 2: Ti...

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 86, Deep Dive 39. Recently, the subject of getting into and finding the zone came up, so we wanted to make an episode around HOW to have more of a chance to make it happen. This one gives 5 tips tricks and tools around fundamentals and using them to get ourselves into the zone. Check it out! (00:00) Unlocking the Zone: Mastering the Basics(02:13) Tip 1: Fundamen...

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 85 conversation 47. We're sitting with CJ Joseph, a coach and trainer among many other names, about his journey from being a college soccer player to a coach. We discuss the importance of leadership in sports, the transition from physical therapy to strength and conditioning, and how faith plays a role in personal growth. CJ shares insights on building clarity,...

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 84, Deep Dive 38. This one is special because we just had the biggest football event of the year, the Super Bowl. Its not even college athletes, its the best of the best battling it out, and we analyze the mental side of this game here. Check out my perspective as I watch the game, and what nuances I saw that I think can help anyone trying to perform at their pe...

The Athletes Health podcast 83, Deep Dive 37. This topic stemmed from naive cynicism and realism, and how we can give others and our own self different thoughts. When we start to master this part of mental performance we can really take our game to the next level. (00:00) Understanding Self and Others’ Mistakes (01:59) Tip #1: The Spotlight Effect (04:16) Tip #2: The ‘Naive Cynicism’ Trap (08:43)...

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 82, deep dive 36. Stop overthinking by doing for mental performance. The studio was fired up for this episode! (00:00) The Importance of Action Over Hesitation (01:46) Tip #1: Overthinking Slows You Down (03:55) Tip #2: Thinking Creates Hesitation (07:18) Tip #3: Trust Your Training (10:29) Tip #4: Thinking Increases Fear (13:46) Tip #5: Action Creates Confidenc...

The Athletes Health podcast episode 81, conversation 46. We're sitting with Eric Degati, a seasoned coach and mentor with over 26 years of experience in the fitness and sports industry. Eric shares his journey from a struggling athlete to a successful coach, emphasizing the importance of preparation, mentorship, and creating a positive culture in sports. He discusses the differences in coaching hi...

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 80, Deep Dive 35. We're talking about Hope! More specifically, the importance of maintaining hope and resilience in the face of setbacks. She shares five key strategies, each strategy is designed to help athletes and individuals navigate challenges and maintain a productive mental edge. (00:00) The Challenge of Setbacks (01:55) Tip 1: Turn Setbacks into Less...

The Athletes Health Podcast 78, FIRST IN STUDIO episode, conversation 45, with Coach Angie Knies. This in person episode talks about our goals with the podcast as a passion project to help people who would be like our old selves as we keep getting our businesses off the ground and tackle this game of athletics and life. We need feedback on these episodes and to have the word spread for anyone else...

The Athletes Health episode 77, Deep Dive 34. In this episode, we explore the Delmore Effect, which emphasizes the importance of focusing on significant goals (big rocks) rather than getting bogged down by minor tasks (pebbles). The conversation provides practical tips for athletes and coaches to enhance mental performance by identifying priorities, managing distractions, and aligning small tasks...

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 76, conversation 44 with Walker Ferguson. Walker is a former college football player and co-founder of the Ascend Meditation app. Walker shares his journey from playing football at Wake Forest to creating a meditation app that uses AI to provide personalized meditations and sleep stories. The conversation dives into the importance of the mental game in sports, t...

The Athletes Health podcast episode 75, Deep Dive 33. We are preparing for game day! Sometimes it's nice to go back to the basics, so that's what we are doing! They are just as important as any other specific topic we cover here... listen and watch with us! (00:00) Mental Preparation for Game Day (01:07) Intro To Prepare For Game Day (02:03) Tip 1: Visualize Success (05:05) Tip 2: Develop a Game D...

The Athletes Health podcast episode 74, deep dive 32. How To Win With FEAR. Coping with the Fear of Success. Overcoming barriers to reaching your full potential. Deep Dives dive into a mental performance theme of the week and provide tips tricks and tools! (00:00) Understanding the Fear of Success (02:13) Tip 1: Name Your Fear – Acknowledge to Advance (05:19) Tip 2: Reframe Success – It’s Not Abou...

The Athletes Health podcast episode 73, conversation 43. We sit down and speak with Richie Contartesi, who specializes in helping high school football players secure college scholarships. We discuss the importance of self-promotion, building relationships, and the business side of sports. Richie shares his personal journey from being an undersized player to earning a scholarship and emphasizes the...

The Athletes Health episode 72, deep dive 31. The humor effect was the topic of this episode. Follow along to learn how laughter can level up you and your teams performance today! (00:00) The Power of Humor in Sports (02:09) Tip 1: Add Humor to Practice (04:45) Tip 2: Break the Seriousness Cycle (07:40) Tip 3: Pre-Game Laughter for Relaxation (10:47) Tip 4: Laugh During Mistakes (13:35) Tip 5: Bui...

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 71, Deep Dive 30. This time, we dive into all things preparation, with the overall focus on failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Check it out and let us know your thoughts! (00:00) The Importance of Preparation (02:28) Tip 1: Preparation Starts with Questions (05:45) Tip 2: Repetition Creates Instinct (10:18) Tip 3: Prepare for Life Beyond Performance (12:49...

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 70, conversation 42 with Curt Slater. Curt is the co-founder of TILL360. This conversation covered the intersection of sports, education, and personal growth. He shares his journey from a successful athlete to an educator and public speaker, emphasizing the importance of timely feedback and practice in both sports and life. The conversation dives into the founda...

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 69 with Deep Dive 29. Changing the subject some, we are going with a Bi-week Bias! We break down biases in this episode, but ultimately we are going to break through a bias every other week to level up our performance. Check it out! (00:00) Introduction to Mental Performance and Gambler’s Fallacy (04:15) Tip 1: Slumps Don’t Self-Correct (06:26) Tip 2: Overconfid...

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 68, conversation 41 with Lily Johannes. In this conversation we discuss Lily's journey from dance to track, the recruitment process at Iowa, and the importance of character in athletics. Lily shares her experiences with the mental challenges of track, the adjustments she made transitioning to college athletics, and how she balances her faith, academics, and spor...

The Athletes Health Episode 67 Deep Dive 28. Big things coming for 2025 for The Athletes Health business, the media, and the podcast. Stay tuned and thanks for watching! (00:00) Introduction to Self-Compassion in Sports (03:01) Tip 1: Pause to Reflect on Achievements (04:58) Tip 2: Treat Yourself Like a Teammate (08:42) Tip 3: Build a Self-Compassion Routine (12:01) Tip 4: Reframe Criticism (14:37...

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 66 conversation 40. We're talking with Jackson Johannes, a talented track athlete who recently broke the Drake Relays record in the 400 meter dash. The conversation covers Jackson's journey from his early days in track to his experiences competing at high levels, including the challenges he faced, his work ethic, and the mindset that propelled him to success. Ja...

The Athletes Health Podcast episode 65, deep dive 27. In this episode we explore the balance between ego and humility in sports by discussing how these two forces can coexist and contribute to personal and team growth. The conversation covers practical tips and tools for athletes to enhance their mental performance, emphasizing the importance of persistence, learning from challenges, and the impac...