THE MENTAL GAME Sports Podcast

On this episode of The Mental Game Sports Podcast we have 10 year NHL veteran and current Brampton Canadettes u22AA head coach Jason Ward.  Jason was born in Chapleau Ontario and grew up in the Oshawa. Jason played his minor hockey in Oshawa and was drafted by the Niagara Falls Thunder in the OHL 6th Overall. Jason Proudly represented Team Ontario in 1996, Team Canada U18 in 1997 winning gold, 2 W...

On this exciting episode of The Mental Game Sports Podcast we have Jessica Frame discussing various topics regarding recovery, performance and her journey on impacting athletes lives!  We had the opportunity to chat about creating synergies between her areas of expertise to develop a more holistic approach to athletic development, and addition of Cognitive Performance Coaching to her approach. Tun...

During this episode of The Mental Game Sports Podcast we had on Jenny Perez to discuss how we plan to change the norm together.  Unplugged Canada’s mission is to change the current societal norm where kids and teens depend on smartphones and social media. We discuss how we can help lead the way in educating athletes and sports organizations to play a leadership role in this norm-shifting initiativ...

Dr. Kevin Willis (DrDub) joins NHL Radio on SiriusXM to discuss the mental side of hockey performance. Topics draw from his 20+ years working with athletes across all levels, including his work on player psychology, decision-making under pressure, and what it actually takes to compete at your best when it matters most

Dr. Kevin Willis (DrDub) joins NHL Radio on SiriusXM to discuss the mental side of hockey performance. In this episode, learn how athletes can perform at their best by simply learning how they are wired and what they think.  Have the best combine with the best mental and cognitive performance tools out there.  https://mentalgameacademy.com/athletes-page-8945 Topics draw from his 20+ years working...

Dr. Kevin Willis (DrDub) joins NHL Radio on SiriusXM to discuss the mental side of hockey performance. Topics draw from his 20+ years working with athletes across all levels, including his work on player psychology, decision-making under pressure, and what it actually takes to compete at your best when it matters most.

On this episode of The Mental Game Sports Podcast, host Larissa Mills has her first-ever conversation with a skating coach as she sits down with Travis Sherman from Perfect Skating. Travis brings a deep understanding of how skating development connects to confidence, mindset, and overall growth in young athletes. Together, they explore what truly helps athletes improve, from building proper mechan...

On this episode of The Mental Game Sports Podcast, host Larissa Mills talks with Bryan Gent, a former pro hockey player who is now a nutrition coach and firefighter. Bryan runs Hockey Nutrition, where he helps young athletes build healthy routines, understand their energy needs, and fuel for stronger performance. He can be reached at bryan@hockeynutrition.ca . Bryan shares insights from his time i...

https://getsuccessfaster.com/ On this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast , we welcome Matt Young , founder of FSQ Sport and a global leader in Long Term Athlete Development. With over 20 years of experience transforming sport systems, Matt shares how to move from theory to action—helping organizations, coaches, and athletes build sustainable, people-centered programs. He dives into why out...

Warren Nye has become a MGA Certified Cognitive Performance Coach.  He has played, he as coached he has been an advisor and agent, now teaming up with MGA to make more impact.  We discuss what is happening to development in Canada and what is happening under that helmet. Behaviour has changed in the passed 20 years but hockey is still the same game.

On this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast , we welcome Linda Massie, founder of Mental Strides and high-performance hockey coach. Linda dives into the growing challenges athletes face with phones, focus, and pressure, especially in women’s sports. From helping athletes set healthy tech habits to empowering young women to play with confidence and composure, she shares powerful strategies t...

On this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast , we welcome Warren Nye, founder of Mind Over Sport and a seasoned mental performance coach with over 30 years of experience in youth sports, including coaching national championship-winning hockey teams. Warren delves into the critical role of mental fitness in athletic success, emphasizing strategies like visualization, pregame preparation, and...

In this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast , we chat with Satoshi Takano from ReactForge about what athletes truly need to stay ahead—sharper decision-making, faster reactions, and a mindset built for pressure. We dive into the cognitive skills that separate good players from great ones and how mental performance training is changing the game. Athletes need to recognize patterns faster, re...

https://www.nelliganbooks.com/ https://www.nelliganbooks.com The Mental Game Academy Podcast: Featuring Jeff Nelligan Hosted by Larissa Mills, this episode welcomes Jeff Nelligan , author of Four Lessons from My Three Sons – How You Can Raise Resilient Kids . A well-known voice in American parenting, Jeff shares his no-nonsense approach to building resilience, confidence, and character in young at...

In this episode of TEG Talks , hosts Teg Cosgriff and Larissa Mills dive into the controversial topic of team taunting —where’s the line between competitive spirit and unsportsmanlike behaviour? They break down the psychological impact of taunting on athletes, how it affects team dynamics, and why coaches and parents play a crucial role in shaping a respectful sports culture. Tune in for a thought...