Mental Advantage Podcast

The MAP boys talk about some of the recent activities of former guests. They also discuss why some players can handle clutch situations better than others and how to handle the big moments in sports and business. John discusses that although he dislikes the phrase, "It is what it is," he has come to understand the value of not labeling things any one particular way, so as not to put too much on any one thing, but rather treat all things as a thing. A happening. A moment.

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The MAP boys sit down with Doug Little, the head baseball coach at Potomac State College in Keyser, WV. Little is entering his 25th year as the skipper for the Catamounts. His record at PSC is 781-333-1, including 19 seasons with 30 or more wins. He has earned multiple Coach of the Year awards and in 2016, he was elected into the NJCAA Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.

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On the 50th episode of the Mental Advantage Podcast, Tyler Zombro, a pitcher in the Tampa Bay Rays organization sits down with the MAP boys to talk about his experience of being hit by a batted ball during a minor league baseball game in June, 2021. The Virginia native shares the details of his journey to the big leagues, what he remembers about the days following the accident and how he has started to "fill in the blanks." This is a story that you won't want to miss as Tyler breaks down his day-to-day approach to getting himself back on track and the possibilities of one day returning to baseball.

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The MAP boys sit down with Nina Sossamon-Pogue A former world-class gymnast and award-winning television personality, who is also a best-selling author and keynote speaker on Resilience, Adversity and Achievement. She has written two books, “This is Not the End”- Strategies to get you through the worst chapters of your life - and -“But I want Both” – The Working Mom’s Guide to Creating a Life She Loves.

Nina talks about her life being the result of the plot twists of her unique life story and shares the tips and tricks you can use to get you through your own THIS in life. THIS is all of the different life challenges and obstacles -- some THIS's are bigger than others.

To get more content from Nina, visit her website: www.ninasossamonpogue.com

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The MAP boys look back at some of the lessons they have learned from their most recent guests they have had on the show.

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This week, the MAP boys welcome back friend of the show, Dr. Mo Pickens, listed by Golf Digest as the #4 in the Top 10 Golf Psychologists. Dr. Mo's PGA Tour client list is headed by Zach Johnson, winner of the 2007 Masters and 2015 British Open. The sports psychologist and performance enhancement specialist, has helped players win four major championships (Lucas Glover, 2009 US Open, and Stewart Cink, 2009 British Open), 27 PGA Tour events and one NCAA championship. In addition to golf, Dr. Mo has helped professional athletes in NASCAR, the NFL, Major League baseball and college athletics.
John and Brandon talked to Dr. Mo about the unique challenges the Ryder Cup presents, both mentally and physically. He provides strategies for dealing with pressure packed situations and how to readjust when things don't go the way you planned.

Dr. Mo is the author of "The Winning Ways in Golf and Life"; "Learn to Win: One Shot at a Time" and Learn to Win: A Major."

Find his material at www.drmolearntowin.com

Don't forget to support Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation at www.aaadf.org

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The MAP boys talk to China McCarney, the founder of AAADF (Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation) and VP or Jaeger Sports. China has written the books, "Off the Field", Finding true purpose and passion and "Tell Your Story." He is also a former professional baseball player, who has dealt with anxiety, panic attacks and depression for over a decade. Hear how the feeling of being alone with these mental health issues was the catalyst for him to create a community (AAADF) where people could find others dealing with similar issues.

To get involved in Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation, go to www.aaadf.org --- to download the Mental Health Manual and Companion Journal, go to mentalhealthmanual.org

To follow China McCarney on social media: @ChinaMcCarney
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The MAP boys sit down with long-time friend and former college teammate, Scott Foxhall, who is the pitching coach for the National Champion, Mississippi State Bulldogs. They discuss the coaching journey that landed him in Starkville, the relationships that have been developed along the way, the Road to Omaha and how 'Fox' manages the mental side of an SEC pitching staff. What do you say when you get take a mound visit when the pitcher is struggling? Find out what one of the best in the business does and says in a short amount of time to try and get his pitcher back in the moment.

Coach Foxhall was named the 2021 Division 1 National Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

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After taking a couple of weeks off to refocus their attention on the show and how to better engage with the audience through social media, the MAP boys are back to discuss the tremendous lineup of guests that are coming in the upcoming weeks. Scott Foxhall, Pitching Coach at Mississippi State; China McCarney, Founder of Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation; Nina-Sossamon-Pogue, Author, Keynote Speaker and Podcast host.

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The MAP boys sit down with Dave and Traci Plungas. Dave is the Asst. Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Robert Morris University and his wife, Traci, is an Asst. Volleyball Coach at West Virginia University. Dave and Traci talk about the lessons they have learned as young coaches and the importance of character and accountability when developing a culture within a program. We also discuss leadership and the key to having player-led teams rather than coach-fed teams. You won't want to miss this conversation with these two rising stars in the coaching world.

The boys also talk about some exciting news concerning the show and the use of social media.

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