Eli Straw
Sports Psychology Coaching
The Sports Psychology Coaching Podcast by Eli Straw is a mental training podcast for athletes, competitors, coaches, and performers who want to improve confidence, focus, and performance under pressure. This podcast teaches practical sports psychology strategies to help athletes overcome fear of failure, performance anxiety, overthinking, and loss of confidence after mistakes so they can trust their training and compete freely. Each episode covers key mental performance topics, including: • Sports psychology and mental training for athletes • How to build confidence in sports • Overcoming perf...
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Eli Straw
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Jul 11, 2026
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Episodes
Why Athletes Play Passively and How to Stop! 22.04.2026 8:41
Do you play passively and defensively during games? Learn why this happens and a mindset shift you need to make to go from playing scared, to playing confidently! Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6...
Strategy to Deal With an Embarrassing Game (Don't let one embarrassing game destroy your season) 20.04.2026 7:52
Did you have an embarrassing game? These types of games are difficult to bounce back from and can quickly lead to fear and anxiety. Learn a powerful strategy to handle embarrassing games in a more productive way. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear...
Why You Get Tight in Big Moments During Games 17.04.2026 7:15
Do you get tight in big moments? Learn why you choke under pressure and a simple, but powerful, strategy you can apply to come up clutch in these big moments. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 wee...
Why Do I Get Shaky Before Games, Even When I’m Prepared? 16.04.2026 7:25
Do you get shaky and really anxious before games? Learn why this happens and a simple strategy you can apply to manage your pregame stress. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉 Mentally Tou...
How do I stop overthinking at the plate? 15.04.2026 9:17
Do you overthink at the plate? Learn a strategy I teach to elite hitters to stop overthinking at the plate and hit with a calm and focused mind. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉 Mentall...
Why Caring Too Much Hurts Your Performance (You’re Thinking Too Much) 14.04.2026 5:23
If you feel like you play worse in games than you do in practice, this is likely why. Caring too much about the outcome—how you play, what people think, whether you succeed or fail—pulls your focus away from the moment and into your head. In this episode, I break down why caring too much creates tension and hesitation, and how to shift your focus so you can play more freely and perform the way you...
The Real Way to Improve Your Attitude in Sports 08.04.2026 7:16
Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes) 📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN 📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY Free T...
The Key to Being Consistent During Games 07.04.2026 9:06
Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes) 📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN 📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY Free T...
How to Handle Nervousness Before a Game 06.04.2026 11:58
Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes) 📖 Mind Games Book: https://a.co/d/gXZfORN 📖 Athlete Mental Training Book: https://a.co/d/bfojamY Free T...
Stop Trying to Prove Yourself to Your Coaches or Parents 03.04.2026 12:18
In this episode, I go into detail on how trying to prove yourself holds you back, and provide you with two tips you can apply to stop playing with fear when coaches or parent sare watching. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playi...
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Players and Focus on Your Own Game 01.04.2026 11:24
In this episode, I break down how comparing yourself to other players hurts your game, and what you can do to stop this constant comparison. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉 Mentally To...
The Pre-Game Routine I Teach Athletes to Start Games Strong 31.03.2026 9:21
Learn a powerful pregame rouitne you can apply to your next competition to help you start games strong! Mindfulness video: https://youtu.be/Fp3Yxt2GHHU Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉...
Why You Feel Confident in Practice, But Not in Games 30.03.2026 9:34
Learn why you struggle with confidence during games, even if you're confident in practice! Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉 Mentally Tough Kid Course (for youth athletes) 📖 Mind G...
Why Athletes Become Afraid of Making Mistakes 27.03.2026 11:00
In this episode, I go over what truly drives fear of mistakes in sports. I also give you two strategies you can begin applying to games if you currently are afraid of making mistakes. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with...
How Frustration Causes More Mistakes in Sports 26.03.2026 10:44
Why does frustration cause you to make more mistakes? In this episode, I discuss how frustration, either toward yourself or others, distracts you and results in more mistakes. I also go over a mindset shift to work on managing frustration during games. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Compet...
3 Signs Fear of Failure is Hurting Your Performance 25.03.2026 9:31
In this episode, you will learn the three signs you need to look out for that indicate fear of failure is controlling your game. How to Overcome Fear of Failure Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlwtJYzKCHU Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear...
The Psychology of Playing Scared in Sports 24.03.2026 11:27
In this episode, I go over why athletes play scared during games. Including the two major reasons why scared play forms, how scared play hurts your performance, and a few tips you can use to stop playing scared during competition. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from...
Why Athletes Hesitate During Games 23.03.2026 12:05
In this episode, I discuss the pattern that occurs when athletes hesitate. You'll learn what truly drives hesitation during competition, and a mindset shift you can make to stop hesitating during games. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear &...
3 Reasons Athletes are Inconsistent During Games 20.03.2026 12:19
In this episode I go over three main reasons athletes are inconsistent during games. And three tips you can use to play better during games. Work with me! 🧠 1-1 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: https://www.successstartswithin.com/mental-performance-coaching/ 👉 Confident Competitor Academy: Go from playing with fear & anxiety to playing with confidence in just 6 weeks! 👉 Mentally To...
What to Say to Your Athlete After a Bad Game (Avoid This Mistake) 19.03.2026 10:26
In this episode, I explain what to say to your athlete after a bad game and how the wrong conversation can actually hurt their confidence moving forward. I break down how criticism increases fear and pressure, why athletes struggle to move on from poor performances, and how you can guide them to bounce back faster. 🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If your athlete struggles with confide...
Why Trying too Hard Hurts Athletic Performance 18.03.2026 9:02
In this episode, I explain why trying too hard during games can actually hurt your performance. I break down how pressure leads to forcing outcomes, how that creates tension and slows reaction time, and the mindset shift you need to make to play freely and perform at your best in competition. 🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes: If you struggle with overthinking during games, feeling tense...
3 Reasons Athletes Play Great in Practice But Struggle in Games 17.03.2026 11:17
In this episode, I explain why athletes often play great in practice but struggle in games. I break down the three biggest mental reasons this happens—fear of making mistakes, overthinking with a practice mindset, and trying to over-control performance. I also share a simple mental shift you can use to start performing more freely and confidently in competition. 🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for...
Why One Mistake Leads to More Mistakes in Sports 16.03.2026 9:31
In this episode, I explain why one mistake during a game often leads to many more mistakes. I break down the mental reaction that causes this snowball effect and share a simple reset technique athletes can use to stop mistakes from spiraling and return to confident performance. ' 🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes If you struggle with overthinking, negative self-talk, or losing confi...
Why Athletes Lose Confidence After One Mistake 13.03.2026 7:54
In this episode, I explain why athletes lose confidence after one mistake and why a single error can cause negative thinking, fear, and hesitation during competition. I also share a simple mental reset strategy athletes can use to regain focus and prevent one mistake from turning into many more. 🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes If you struggle with confidence dropping after mistakes, ne...
Mental Coaching for Youth Athletes (Sports Psychology for Kids Explained) 11.03.2026 13:36
In this episode, I explain why mental coaching and sports psychology are so important for youth athletes. I cover the most common mental game challenges young athletes face, including fear of failure, performance anxiety, perfectionism, and negative self-talk. 🧠 Mental Performance Coaching for Youth Athletes: If your child struggles with confidence, pressure during games, or frustration after mis...
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