Mental Performance Playbook

Today on The Athletes Health, we're thrilled to host Kris Murray, former CR Prairie HS standout, Iowa Basketball star, and current NBA Portland Trailblazer. Kris remains the person he's always been, with his success only amplifying his true character. He doesn’t need much of an introduction, but if you’re eager to dive into the mental performance of an overlooked high school player who tra...

Welcome to Deep Dive, the podcast where we transform brief insights into deep understandings. Join us every week as we expand on our popular Instagram content, providing you with long-form discussions that enrich your mental toolkit. Whether you're an aspiring athlete or a seasoned performer, these episodes are crafted to elevate your mental game. Our goal? To not only enhance your performance...

In this episode of The Athletes Health, we're trying out a shorter format with Ian Johnston. Ian is not only a dedicated golfer but has also transformed a small hobby of collecting and selling shoes into a thriving business at Tribute Kicks, located in Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville. I've been eager to discuss mindset and growth with Ian, making this conversation particularly rewarding. A...

It was a great pleasure to sit down today with Ashley Eckermann, a seasoned mental performance coach and the founder of Maximize the Mind, based in Texas. With over two decades in the mental performance space, Ashley brings a wealth of experience to the table. As a former competitive swimmer who has completed numerous IronMan races and marathons, she maintains a deep connection with the competitiv...

Join us today as I sit down with my good friend and occasional training partner, Reese. Reese sets high goals and prioritizes his time to manage them, no matter the cost. While at Iowa State, he completed two Ironmans, qualified for the Kona World Ironman race, and finished both a marathon and an ultramarathon. His passion for triathlon has even influenced his academic path, leading him to add a P...

Today, we are joined by Jackson Nove, a pitcher at Kentucky. Jackson has not only built up his physical game but has also developed the character and mental strategies required to excel at a top collegiate baseball school. It was a pleasure catching up with him and witnessing his growth at Kentucky. You'll learn valuable lessons from his journey, both on and off the field. From progressing to...

In this episode of The Athletes Health podcast, we sit down with Brynn Dvoracek, a junior at Roosevelt University who's not only hitting home runs on the softball field but also juggling academics and work. We dive into how Brynn got into college softball, her strategies for managing the dual responsibilities of being a student-athlete, and the mindset tips that help keep her at the top of her...

Today's conversation is with trainer/coach Gavin Dooley. Dooley has been around football his entire life and has learned quite a few life lessons through its association. Additionally, he has taken his passion for health and fitness into the training world, working at The Anvil Gym in Hiawatha Iowa. Coach Dooley and I had a super fun conversation about all sorts of mindsets, high school athlet...

In this episode, we had a conversation with Coach Matt Lorenz, covering various topics. We discussed his journey in Division 1 Collegiate track, how he found love in the sport after losing it, and delved into different coaching philosophies and perspectives. Coach Lorenz provided some valuable insights on various aspects of training, the mental side of performing, and creating team synergy. If you...

In this episode, we converse with Delaney Goodell. Delaney is an amazing person. She found lifting after her soccer career and injuries and has discovered a passion for it ever since. Besides that, Delaney partakes in triathlons and has many life lessons we can all learn from. Check out this conversation with Delaney! 0:00 Introduction and Delaney's current focus 3:17 Transitioning from soccer...

An old teammate of mine, and an inspiration. Meet Mike Jasa. Mike has cultivated a life around his dreams and goals, with no deviation along the process. Join this conversation where we talk about not only manifesting and dreaming your goals, but the insane work that must go into making those dreams a reality. I loved this conversation with Mike and learned some very useful tips and tricks about p...

0:00 Introduction and background 1:05 Getting into soccer 6:58 Balancing fun and competition 10:33 Choosing Iowa State 13:47 Walking on to the Iowa State soccer team 21:42 Process vs Outcome 26:01 Dealing with injuries 32:03 Importance of support and resources 33:04 Balancing academics and athletics 35:14 The Hardest Summer 37:15 Time management as an athlete 38:22 Struggling in senior year 40:16...

0:00 Intro 0:58 Getting into golf 6:58 Building confidence and handling pressure 11:08 Handling pressure in high school and college 22:05 Handling pressure in tournaments 31:37 Dealing with pressure in golf 33:02 Applying lessons from golf to life 35:25 Golf as a confidence builder 36:34 Golf as a metaphor for life 37:20 Building relationships through golf 38:17 The social aspect of golf 39:01 The...

0:00 Introduction and Background 1:14 Getting into coaching 4:01 Coaching as a volunteer 6:10 Coaching Mindset vs Playing Mindset 8:19 Learning and growing as a coach 10:26 The challenges of coaching 11:32 The coaching mindset 15:10 Favorite basketball coaches 18:57 Identifying potential coaches 20:13 Developing the mindset in basketball 23:39 Building confidence in players 26:07 Creating a compet...

Introduction and background (0:00) Getting into Soccer (1:07) Daily life as a division I soccer player (1:29) Managing online classes (4:14) Handling study hall requirements (4:55) Creating habits and routines (6:15) Applying high school habits in college (7:34) Transitioning from high school to college athletics (9:01) The mental side of college athletics (10:16) Dealing with pressure and expecta...

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