THE MENTAL GAME Sports Podcast

In this episode of,  "The Mental Game Academy" Podcast, host Larissa Mills sits down with Matt Dumouchelle, author of The Hockey Factories series on TheCoachesSite.com . Matt has spent years researching the world’s top hockey development programs, uncovering the tools and strategies that any youth organization can use to create a better experience for their players and families.  Now, in...

The Mental Game Academy Podcast: Featuring Mike McGinnis Hosted by Larissa Mills, this episode welcomes Mike McGinnis , Hockey Alberta’s Manager of Player Development , a Hockey Canada Certified Skill Coach , and the founder of Norcan Hockey . With over a decade of experience developing players and training coaches, Mike shares his insights on skill development, the mental side of the game, and ho...

The Mental Game Academy Podcast – Featuring Coach Rory and Stephane Vlachos Hosted by Larissa Mills In this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast , Larissa Mills is joined by two experts dedicated to shaping the next generation of athletes: Coach Rory, owner of RPG Training Systems with over 20 years of coaching experience, and Stephane Vlachos, a Cognitive Performance Coach for MGA and Women...

The Mental Game Academy Podcast – Featuring Bob Humphreys Hosted by Larissa Mills In this episode, Larissa Mills sits down with Bob Humphreys, a Mindset Consultant and Body Language Instructor with a remarkable journey spanning finance, sports coaching, and performance consulting. Bob shares his insights on fostering mental resilience, improving communication through body language, and supporting...

The Mental Game Academy Podcast – Featuring Ryan Quinn Hosted by Larissa Mills In this episode, Larissa Mills welcomes Ryan Quinn, an accomplished soccer coach and mental performance specialist, to discuss his impressive coaching journey and his approach to developing athletes on and off the field. With three youth state titles under his belt—U14 Girls PC Royals, OSA U16 Girls PWSI Courage, and U1...

Teg Talks powered by The Mental Game Academy with hosts Teg Cosgriff and Larissa Mills features Amani Kimball-McKavish, a midfielder for the Ohio State Univerisity Women’s Lacrosse team. In this episode, Amani shares her journey growing up playing multiple sports and the moment she fell in love with lacrosse. She dives into her decision to attend Ohio State, highlighting the benefits of being at a...

In this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast , hosted by Larissa Mills , we welcome Rob Taylor, founder of Titan Performance , to explore the mental skills that enhance athlete performance. Rob discusses cognitive abilities, leadership in sports, and the importance of fostering a "fountain vs. drain" mindset. He also shares insights on building confidence in athletes and offers adv...

The Mental Game Academy Podcast with Host Larissa Mills Featuring Guest Brian Snow In this episode of The Mental Game Academy Podcast , host Larissa Mills is joined by Brian Snow, a passionate play-by-play broadcaster and founder of Snow Man Multi-Media. They discuss Brian's journey, from his work with coaches and young athletes to his perspectives on phone habits, kids growing up, and his pe...

Meet Brandon Wong, Owner of Brandon Wong Hockey. At age 5, Brandon’s passion for hockey was ignited as he enjoyed skating and playing road hockey with his family. His enthusiasm only intensified over time, eventually leading him to an impressive career that included Juniors, College NCAA competition and 9 years of professional play in the NHL Training Camps , AHL ECHL AND KHL/VHL leagues Here is w...

As we discuss the challenges of coaching elite athletes today she shares her tricks of the trade.  Janet Dickey is entering her 35th season as Head Coach of the Westbrook (CT) High School Field Hockey team. She was inducted into the Connecticut Field Hockey Coaches Hall of Fame in September 2023. While she still has a passion for coaching, she has also pursued another career and became a Certified...

Kim Brady loves soccer she has played and she has coached at high levels. She is s Business coach and wears many hats.  We discuss how the soccer model for development should change and how we can make it better. There are many broken pieces but it takes leadership and values to do what is right by these athletes.  Have a listen to Kim's stories and how we can all make soccer better globally....

We have a new season for 2024. Teg Talk , joins the Mental Game Sports Podcast. There is so much to change in sports and we need all of us to do it. Do a deep dive and learn about how phones are derailing our student-athletes habits, dropping their self esteem and their performance.  Education is collapsing and phones are one of the main reasons cycling the addiction from home to school. Kids aren...

Javelin is the founder of WP3 Sports, which empowers athletes to live in Greatness on and off the field, through holistic character, confidence and leadership development.  He serves teens, parents and schools through coaching and programs designed to enable them to reach their highest potential in sports and life. His passion for faith, family, coaching, and athletics are showcased in his Amazon...

As we discuss the role or parents with Mental Performance Consultant, Rob Pallante we learn parents have the most important role of a ll. https://www.mindsetbodybank.com No only in life but in sports do parents guide, shape and teach our children how to behave, how to be coached, how to be resilient, how to set phone habits, how to be driven.  One third of an athletes skills is physical, the other...

What is happening to our kids, they are obsessed with social media and can't get off it? They come home, eat and start scrolling, they don't even talk to their parents, siblings or pet their dogs... Even our pets are happy to see us and people are too addicted  with their head in their own phones as parents to notice. Kate Duffy is the founder of Don't Press Send. By the way, You sc...

Mark Hetherman speaks from his 40 plus years of experience. Athletes that go the educational route have more advantages. Learn why Nasha Sports partnered with MGA to equip athletes with their mental game and reduce their phone time to reach their next level, you can't do it on phones. Find out the why this prep school and NCAA routes provide more realistic opportunities while providing your a...

Soccer athletes cannot make it up the ranks without solid routines, healthy phone habits, routines, discipline, period. Learn how Jenn Ireland is turning female soccer players into top athletes. The trick as you may have guessed is all mental discipline and practice.  More athletes drop out by 16 now that is diminishing the number of athletes going up to the olympic and professional levels.  Jenn...

We open the conversation up with VP of Athletics, Education, & Leadership, Teg Cosgriff from Connecticut. We get to the bottom of what Athletic Directors need help with right now. Learn what the pain points are  for AD's and how we can help you solve most of your behavioural issues with Mental Game Academy's Solutions so Coaches, parents and athletes can thrive. Learn how Teg's...

Pete worked with Manchester City Football Club for thirteen years, during which time he helped put in place a training program that cultivated strong teams as well as strong players. In his role as a coach and the Head of Education and Performance Management, Pete learned how to navigate a high-pressure environment that demanded sustained success. Pete knows how to make the ‘glue’ that helps teams...

Meeting with Hall of Fame Olympian,  Roy Allan Burch  what he wants all swimmers aiming high to know. Learn from his experience and thousands of hours in training.  Roy shares what he wished was in place for him while he was training for the Olympics and what he had to overcome to finally make the podium. Find out how we can help swimmers reaching for GOLD or a scholarship  how to get it faster an...

Dr. Stacy Feiner has joined "The Mental Game Academy" Sports Company. We are more than thrilled and honoured she has joined our space to equip athletes, coaches and executives with mental skills and pathways to have mental health in a balanced Eco-System. Dr. Stacy Feiner is a high-performance expert and psychologist coaching leaders to solve their toughest challenges and grow without in...

Scott Fox is CEO of Champion Play Book. He is a former NCAA Baseball Player who could have gone further if he had access to other resources.  He is on a mission to bring these tools to athletes, parents, coaches, and universities. Universities are struggling to help their athletes, the volumes are too high. We can help prevent Mental Health issues and reduce this volume with our courses and progra...

Taylor Cook has had a strong career as a professional goalie and now she is cooking up a new journey. Still behind the Mask but n a a different vein of teaching other athletes their mental skills  Learn how she managed such an incredible career and one thing she has in common with many other successful athletes.... She had a strong, supportive relationship with her mom. Parents are the #1 determin...