With Winning In Mind

In this episode of With Winning in Mind, hosts Troy Bassham and Heather Sumlin sit down with Isaac Tauaefa, President and Co-Founder of Jesus & Jiu-Jitsu, for a powerful conversation on faith, leadership, mindset, and high-level performance. Isaac shares his journey from Division I football to building a global ministry and community through jiu-jitsu, while discussing the mental discipline, resil...

In this episode, Mental Management Coaches, Troy Bassham and Heather Sumlin, dive into one of the biggest mental traps in competition: prejudging your opponent. Whether it's thinking someone is unbeatable, assuming another competitor is struggling, or believing a player always folds under pressure, these assumptions pull your focus away from what truly matters — your own performance. Using princip...

In this episode of the With Winning in Mind Podcast, Troy Bassham and Heather Sumlin break down a powerful mindset shift: why focusing on solutions is far more effective than focusing on problems. Many competitors get stuck analyzing what went wrong—but the longer you stay focused on the problem, the harder it is to perform at your best. Instead, elite performers train themselves to quickly shift...

In this episode of the With Winning in Mind Podcast, Troy Bassham and Heather Sumlin discuss a powerful exercise Troy uses with young golfers to help them identify and eliminate the distractions happening in their own minds. Together they break down what mental noise really is and how it directly impacts your ability to perform under pressure. They also dive into: Practical ways to improve mental...

Your performance will never rise above the level of your Self-Image. In this episode of the With Winning in Mind Podcast, hosts Troy Bassham and Heather Sumlin dive deep into one of the most powerful, and often overlooked, aspects of peak performance: Self-Image. If you want to perform at your best consistently, it starts with how you see yourself. This conversation breaks down the core Mental Man...

In this episode of the With Winning in Mind podcast, we sit down with one of the greatest skeet shooters in history, Todd Bender. Todd is a legend in the shooting sports world, with 26 National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) World Championships, a record streak of First Team All-American selections, and the highest overall average in skeet history (.9972 on 5,750 targets). His dominance in comp...

On this episode of Winning in Mind, Troy Bassham and Heather Sumlin dive into an Olympic-level conversation about the Winter Games, the sports we love to watch, and how athletes respond when they don't get the results they hoped for or believe they deserved. Protecting and Building Self-Image is Key!  Learn more from Mental Management Coaches, Troy Bassham, Heather Sumlin and Lanny Bassham by join...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Alex Wifler, 2015 Vegas Shoot Champion, elite competitive archer, and founder of Wifler Industries on the With Winning in Mind podcast!  In this episode, Alex shares raw insight into: * His journey from discovering archery to dominating the Vegas shoot and the Lancaster Classic. * What it takes to train like a champion, both mentally and physically * How...

Get your Goals!! 2026 is off to a great start! Troy and Heather talk about their 2026 goals and what is needed to get the goals we set. Learn more from Troy Bassham, Heather Sumlin and Lanny Bassham by joining the With Winning in Mind Patreon Channel for audios, videos, and first pick on webinars and more! https://www.patreon.com/with_winning_in_mind Websites: Troy Bassham - https://reachthepodium...

Kyle McCormick, a top precision rifle shooter, discussed his journey and the nuances of the sport. He explained the structure of matches, which include 20 stages over two days, with scores based on impacts. Kyle highlighted the importance of mental management, crediting Lanny's book and coaching for his significant improvements. He noted that most rifles cost $4,000-$5,000, and top shooters use $1...

"Ever wonder why even the most skilled athletes choke under pressure? Learn the #1 mental mistake that sabotages performance in high-stakes situations and discover the strategies to overcome it, ensuring you rise to the occasion every time." It is revealed that high-pressure moments often lead to errors, but understanding the root cause can help you conquer these moments. This video outlines the h...

In this podcast, hosts Troy and Lanny Bassham discuss the key factors differentiating elite athletes from those who struggle to win. They emphasize three main components: proper preparation, effective training, and maintaining focus during competition. The conversation draws from Troy's experiences and insights in his book Attainment. They highlight the importance of having a structured training p...

The discussion focuses on the three stages of achieving big goals: attraction, distraction, and traction. Lanny, a mental management expert, shares his experience of losing 40% of his income after 9/11 and transitioning to an online business. He characterizes the attraction stage as concentrating on benefits, distraction as fixating on costs, and traction as emphasizing personal change. Lanny stre...

In this episode of the "Winning in Mind" podcast, Troy and Lanny Basham discuss the unique aspects of their Mental Management System compared to other methods like sports psychology and hypnosis. Lanny emphasizes that Mental Management is based on personal experience and success at the highest levels of competition rather than academic theories. He shares his journey of learning from Olympic champ...

Here is a summary of the key points from the video: There are 3 main ways to train: training for feel (focusing on technique), training for the shot (incorporating the full mental process), and training for the round (simulating a full competition). Training for feel is good for beginners/intermediates to build the physical technique subconsciously. As you advance, you should incorporate more of t...

Lanny and Troy Bassham break down how to bounce back after letting down your teammates, coaches, and parents. Our Websites Lanny's Website https://withwinninginmind.com Troy's Website and our store https://mentalmanagement.com Heather's Website https://heathersumlin.com Our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@mentalmanagementsystemsllc3097 Books and Journals https://mentalmanagement.com Online Course...

Troy and Lannys emphasize the importance of the reinforcement phase in overcoming pressure in competition. The reinforcement phase is directly related to self-image, which affects one's opinion of one's ability to perform tasks correctly. Focusing on solutions and reinforcing positive outcomes in the reinforcement phase can help reduce pressure and improve the probability of future success. The ke...

In this discussion, Troy Bassham and Lanny explore the primary reasons athletes struggle to win, focusing on overthinking and over-trying. They explain that overthinking complicates mental processes and creates doubt, while over-trying involves excessive effort that can hinder performance. Both issues are common among athletes, especially veterans, who may become over-informed by multiple coaching...

In this episode of "With When You Mind," hosts Troy and Lanny Bassham discuss the distinct communication styles of top athletes compared to other competitors. Lanny shares a personal experience from his time at the Army Marksmanship Unit, where he learned that elite athletes focus on solutions rather than problems. They emphasize the importance of discussing successes and learning from mistakes wi...

In this episode of 'Winning in Mind,' host Troy Bassham and Mental Management founder Lanny Bassham discuss the evolution of Mental Management Systems over the decades. Lanny shares his journey from focusing on personal improvement in competitive shooting to teaching others about mental skills. He emphasizes the importance of integrating mental processes with technical skills to enhance performanc...

Lanny and Troy interview Austen Smith, a member of the US Olympic team for Paris in Olympic Skeet shooting. Austen shares her journey into competitive shooting, starting with her interest in video games and transitioning to clay target shooting. She met Vincent Hancock, a three-time gold medalist, who introduced her to international skeet shooting. Austen has since climbed the ranks, making the na...

The podcast discusses the selection process for Olympic teams in individual sports, focusing on shooting. It explores the timing of team selection, the impact of training proximity to the Olympics, and the strategies for preparing athletes effectively. The hosts share insights on the advantages and disadvantages of different selection methods, emphasizing the importance of consistent performance a...

In this podcast episode, Lanny and Troy discuss the importance of taking breaks in sports and training. They explain the principle of the break, which suggests that taking a break helps you forget what you're doing wrong and allows you to come back refreshed and perform better. The frequency and duration of breaks depend on the sport, level of training, and individual circumstances. The hosts also...

This video discusses the concept of Target Panic in Archery and Yips in Golf, which refers to freezing before shooting. Troy and Lanny share their personal experience of overcoming this issue by shifting their focus from the outcome to the execution process. They emphasize the importance of training the mental process and running a consistent mental program during tournaments. Lanny also highlight...

This video is a conversation between Troy and Lanny Bassham about performance and how it is generated. They discuss the observation that 95% of winning is done by 5% of participants and explore why this is the case. They talk about their experiences in sports like international rifle shooting and how they realized that there was something the elite performers were doing that they weren't. They int...