Patrick Albán

The SPMI Podcast

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Welcome to the ultimate mental toughness podcast for athletes, coaches, parents, and performers. On this podcast you will learn mental toughness techniques and methodologies utilized by SPMI, one of the sports industry leaders in mental training. This podcast is filled with science-based mental toughness techniques and methodologies to help you overcome the struggles and challenges you've face in your sport. In addition, SPMI founder, Patrick Albán, interviews world-class athletes, coaches, and more to get a detailed understanding of why they succeed. This is a podcast you want to make sure to...

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Patrick Albán

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Sports

Latest episode

May 30, 2026

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Episodes

Ep #27: Superstitions, Good or Bad? 10.04.2023

In this episode, Patrick discusses the science of superstitions. Where do superstitions come from? Why Do athletes feel the need to commit to superstitions? Are they harmful or helpful? What are some alternatives to superstitions? This is an episode packed with science-based information on powerful effects of athlete superstitions. Learn creative solutions to overcoming superstitions. If you want...

Ep #26: 9 Reasons Why Athletes Burnout 03.04.2023

In this episode, Patrick shares with us 9 reasons why athletes burnout. From fear of failure, to overtraining, and more; Patrick walks listeners step by step on why athletes are struggling to enjoy their sport and often quit. In addition, Patrick offers several key solutions on how to prevent future burnout and overcome current burnout. If you are an athlete who is experiencing burnout or a parent...

Ep #25: How Bad Is Social Media Addiction Damaging Athlete Development? 27.03.2023

In this episode, Patrick touches on the detrimental affects that social media has on athletes development. Did you know that social media produces a powerful hit of dopamine every time you engage in a checking behavior. Dopamine levels from social media addiction have been found by researchers to be similar to cocaine! Patrick also offers powerful solutions on how to overcome social media addictio...

Ep #24: Why Athletes Choke 20.03.2023

In this episode, Patrick discusses one of the most uncomfortable mental experience almost every athlete has encountered, choking. Patrick provides us with the definitions of choking and 7 reasons why athletes choke. Patrick also discusses one of the most notorious chokes every recorded on live television and shares 7 solutions on how to overcome choking. If you struggle with choking or even just p...

Ep #23: How The New MLB Rule Changes Mentally Impact Players 13.03.2023

In this episode, Patrick discusses the new MLB rule changes and goes into depth on one particular addition, the new pitch clock. Patrick takes a look at how it mentally affects the players and the game. Patrick gives his professional take on how the new rule may be driving up anxiety for many players and offers several solutions on how to improve the rule changes. From the details of how it affect...

Ep #22: Novak Djokovic A Closer Look at His Mental Toughness 06.03.2023

In this episode, Patrick walks us through the mental toughness of Novak Djokovic. Novak Djokovic is currently the #1 tennis player in the world. Having won 22 grand slams and counting, Patrick takes a closer look at what makes Novak Djokovic so mentally tough. Patrick discusses some of Novak's mental toughness techniques and his powerful mindset towards competing on the biggest stage in tennis. In...

Ep #21: A Look at Jason Day's Mental Toughness Journey 27.02.2023

In this episode, Patrick shares his take on a recent documentary of golfer Jason Day. Patrick breaks down the remarkable mental toughness Jason's developed since the age of 3 years old. Patrick also shares some key reasons why Jason's success is so special and the framework that athletes need in order to optimize their success like Jason has. It's an episode that is full of interesting insights on...

Ep #20: Tom Brady - Never Take Anything For Granted 20.02.2023

In this episode, Patrick shares his take on a recent documentary of golfer Jason Day. Patrick breaks down the remarkable mental toughness Jason's developed since the age of 3 years old. Patrick also shares some key reasons why Jason's success is so special and the framework that athletes need in order to optimize their success like Jason has. It's an episode that is full of interesting insights on...

Ep #19: Break Point - My Mental Toughness Review 13.02.2023

In this Episode, Patrick goes in depth in discussing his take on the new Netflix Series, Break Point. Patrick highlights several professional tennis players who were mentioned throughout part 1 of the series including, Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios, Paula Badosa, Taylor Fritz, Maria Sakkari, Felix Auger Aliassime, Matteo Berrettini, Alja Tomljanovic, coach Tony Nadal and more. In this podcast Patrick...

Ep #18: My Mental Toughness Review of Free Solo 06.02.2023

In this episode, Patrick reviews the documentary Free Solo. Free Solo is a documentary which captures one of the greatest mental toughness challenges ever recorded on film. Patrick gives an in-depth mental toughness perspective on what makes Alex Hannold's mental toughness so much greater than most athletes. This is an episode that every athlete can learn from as Alex is the epitome of what world-...

Ep #17: Motivation 30.01.2023

In this episode, Patrick discusses the various components of motivation in sport. He walks through one of the greatest misconceptions for lack of motivation and offers solutions on how to enhance your motivation as an athlete. For parents, this episode will serve valuable as you will discover how to foster motivation for your athlete to facilitate long-term improvement. This is an episode that's p...

Ep #16: Quieting The Athlete Mind 23.01.2023

In this episode, Patrick walks everyone through an introduction to mindfulness in sport. He shares with listeners one of the primary attitudes of mindfulness called beginner's mind and even offers application methods on how to implement mindfulness practice as an athlete. This podcasts is full valuable information that you do not want to miss. Make sure to also check out the free 14 day trial offe...

Ep #15: The Greatest Opponent You’ll Ever Face 16.01.2023

In this episode, Patrick shares with everyone the greatest enemy every athlete will ever face. You'll learn about the 3 areas you need to forget and how to detach from your fears. If you are an athlete, parent, or coach who is struggling with fear and anxiety, this is an episode you want to listen to start conquering the battles of the mind. SPMI+ Company Website: http://www.spmiplus.com  SPMI Com...

Ep #14: 7 Reasons You’re Not Improving More 09.01.2023

In this episode, Patrick touches on 7 reasons why you may not be improving more. He first touches on how athletes focus on the wrong goals that lead them into paths of anxiety and failure and shares what the right goals are to reaching success. Secondly, Patrick explores the faulty mindset by many athletes. Third, he talks about how expectations can be detrimental to performance and which type of...

Ep #13: The Power of Compounding 02.01.2023

Happy New year everyone! In this episode Patrick sheds light on a powerful component to massively improving performance called compounding. Patrick shares various examples of this skill throughout sectors within and outside of sports. You'll also learn how to develop a powerful mindset to strengthen your ability to compound your success. If you've ever felt stuck or that something isn't working th...

Ep #12: Are You Parenting Your Athlete For Success or Failure? 17.11.2022

In this episode Patrick speaks to parents about the parent-athlete role in a young athlete's sport development. He shares insight on some of the most critical mistakes that parents are making and provides solutions on how to correct those mistakes. This podcast may hit too close to home for some parents but it is a must listen if you care deeply about fostering the best path for your son or daught...

Ep #11: What Many Organizations Are Failing to Recognize Is Costing You Years of Development 01.10.2022

Sports Psychology Mental Toughness Sports Organizations Sports Training Sports Psychologist Mental Coach

Ep #10: It's Finally Here! The New SPMI Program! 21.08.2022

Get ready to gain exclusive release information on the #1 mental toughness system in sports. In this episode Patrick announces some very exciting company news. We are now launching the new company program! This is a program that is 10 years in the making and has helped over 1,000 athletes achieve numerous success in over 100 sports and all levels. In this episode Patrick answers important question...

Ep #9: Why so many athletes never reach their full potential? 06.01.2022

There is a stigma in the field of sport psychology and how it's regarded by athletes as a weakness or as if there is something wrong with them for needing the service. The mental aspect of a struggling athlete is considered a last step when everything else has failed. It’s important to redefine the athlete's belief system to change the outcome. Also, If the result of how well you do as an athlete...

Ep #8: The 5 Paradoxes of Performance 27.09.2021

In today's episode you'll learn about the 5 paradoxes of performance that many athletes are making and not even realizing it. These fallacies are also found among many parents and coaches. In this episode I shed light on how these 5 paradoxes are holding you back and how to overcome them. I also share some examples through my work with past athletes and how these break through discoveries have hel...

Ep #7: The 3 Components to Emotional Suffering 22.02.2021

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Ep #6: Can Athletes be Too Focused? 31.01.2021

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Ep #5: Competition is NOT the Enemy 24.01.2021

In today's episode, I cover a major topic on how to overcome fear in competition. This podcast goes in depth on one of the most common mistakes athletes make. This mistake is so big yet for so many athletes, it's a mistake that many of them don't even realize they are making. You will also learn how to pivot your mindset in a very unique way that will help to free you from the fear of competing. I...

Ep #4: Achieving Your Sports New Year's Resolution: 7 Problems & 7 Solutions 17.01.2021

Happy New Years everyone! Today you’re most likely heading into completing your first month of your New Years resolution goals. So I thought that now is a great time to shed some light on how you can stick with your original goals instead of quitting. In fact studies show that approximately 80% of all New Years resolutions fail and most do so within less than 2 months. So in today's episode, I wan...

Ep #3: Mastering Pain Tolerance 22.07.2020

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