Mental Performance Playbook

In episode 40 of The Athletes Health, we dive deep into the vital role of community and support systems in mental performance. We're tackling this topic from all angles, including some perspectives I hadn’t even considered until researching this theme! Tune in to level up your game by learning how to build and strengthen every aspect of a supportive community.

Introduction

Tip 1: Amplify Your Support System

Tip 2: The Collective Force Behind Greatness

Tip 3: The Power of Your Inner Circle

Tip 4: The Value of Diverse Communities

Tip 5: The Invisible Strength of Community

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In episode 39 of The Athletes Health podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Krissy Webb, co-founder and executive director of Student ACES for this 26th conversation. We dove deep into how her programs build leaders and performers, not just on the field but for life beyond sports.

We discussed everything from the importance of failing forward and player development to the unique methods Student ACES uses to create a winning culture. Krissy shared invaluable insights on how to coach and support student-athletes, which I found so impactful that I started implementing them the very next day.

Tune in to gain some powerful tricks and tips that you can apply to elevate your game, both in sports and in life!

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In episode 38 of The Athletes Health podcast, we are diving deep into all things "burnout" and how to overcome it. Join up to figure out more ways to recognize and address it!

(0:00) Introduction

(2:25) Tip 1: Identifying and Refreshing Routine

(5:43) Tip 2: Embracing Humanity

(9:25) Tip 3: Reframing and Reflecting

(12:58) Tip 4: Segmenting Your Day

(16:44) Tip 5: Balancing Mental and Physical Training

(19:49) Conclusion

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In episode 37 of The Athletes Health podcast, I'm joined by ISU Football Student-Athlete Development Director Justus Jones. Coach Jones has had quite a journey, from walking on to college football to working various jobs, returning to school, and ultimately excelling in player development with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl team before taking his talents to Iowa State.

This conversation is packed with valuable insights into mental performance, with highlights on building the person before the professional, the importance of trust, empathy, and trusting the process. You’re sure to find some great tricks to apply in your mental gym! Join me for this inspiring conversation with Coach Justus Jones.

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In this episode of Deep Dive, we are diving deep into habits for leveling up your mental performance. Learn some rather un-talked-about views to get your performance to the next level.

(0:00) Introduction

(2:44) Tip 1: Harnessing the Power of Habit Stacking

(5:33) Tip 2: Reverse Engineering Your Habits

(9:00) Tip 3: Identifying and Fixing Weak Links in Your Habit Chain

(11:44) Tip 4: Building Lasting Habits Through Consistent Practice

(15:00) Tip 5: Mastering Your Triggers to Stay on Track

(19:25) Summary and Conclusion

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In this episode of The Athletes Health Podcast, I'm fortunate to have Coach Darryl Moore, owner of Court 45 Basketball, join me. Darryl came to the University of Iowa from Chicago for his education, played hard in some pickup games, and eventually walked on to the Iowa basketball program, earning scholarships along the way. After going pro and exploring a career in sales, he opened his own gym where he now trains players from 3rd grade to the professional level in both basketball and life.

Darryl shared a wealth of great tips, tricks, and tools that you can implement today to boost your mental performance and overall performance in basketball, sports, and life. Don’t miss this insightful conversation with Darryl!

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In this deep dive episode, we're tackling the topic of Mental Toughness. Instead of just being yelled at to "tough it out!" here are 5 tips tricks and tools for you to add to your bag and use to up that mental performance and ultimately reach peak performance. Let us know what you think!

(0:00) Introduction

(2:55) Tip 1: Reflect and Analyze

(6:07) Tip 2: Dive Deep into Your Motivations

(9:33) Tip 3: Be Like Rubber, Not a Nail

(12:15) Tip 4: Consistent Habits for Mental Toughness

(15:42) Tip 5: Embrace the Journey, Not Just the Destination

(18:27) Summary and Conclusion

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Today on The Athletes Health, I was grateful to have Coach Liam Woulfe, Founder of PAC Basketball, join me to talk all things mental performance. I was honestly shocked by the unique methods he implements in his AAU program. It's unlike anything I have heard of thus far.

Let's just say if all coaches and programs were like Coach Woulfe's, there would be no need for The Athletes Health. His dedication to helping the community and growing young men into mature adults is unlike almost anyone I have talked to, and the results are showing.

Whether it's the origin story of PAC, older players reaching out to thank him for everything he and the program have done, or the fact that they just won the NXT PUMA Pro, he's doing something right. Liam was dropping dime after dime of mental performance tricks. Let me know what you think after you check this out!

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In this episode of deep dive we're diving deep into Adapting to Change - Staying agile and adaptable in a constantly changing environment.

Additionally, we got the intro and outro going! Everything keeps leveling up, thanks for joining the ride!

(0:00) Introduction

(2:44) Tip 1: Distinguishing Valuable Change

(6:15) Tip 2: Embracing Change for Growth

(10:05) Quick Thanks

(11:09) Tip 3: Utilizing Simple Mental Shifts

(16:36) Tip 4: Flexibility in Planning

(20:59) Tip 5: Embracing Change as a Constant

(24:07) Summary

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In today's episode of The Athletes Health podcast, we are fortunate to sit down with Gabe, who recently completed a prestigious strength and conditioning internship at IMG Academy through Iowa State University.

Gabe has always been someone who worked hard for what he wanted, developing the character traits that promoted him to the leadership role that led to his position as an IMG intern. It was great to hear his story and connect on points we've both explored in the past.

This episode is packed with mental performance tricks and tools to add to your toolkit. You don't want to miss it!

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