Mental Performance Playbook

Today, we are joined by Jackson Nove, a pitcher at Kentucky. Jackson has not only built up his physical game but has also developed the character and mental strategies required to excel at a top collegiate baseball school. It was a pleasure catching up with him and witnessing his growth at Kentucky.

You'll learn valuable lessons from his journey, both on and off the field. From progressing to a Veteran Mindset to leveling up as an impact player, Jackson explains how his skills in baseball influence his approach to life.

To reach out to Jackson or follow his progress this season, find him on Instagram. Tune in for this insightful conversation on The Athletes Health!

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0:00 Introduction and Background

2:54 The Journey to kentucky

8:07 Transitioning to the Collegiate Level

15:57 Developing a Veteran Mindset

26:48 Balancing Academics and Athletics

30:59 A day in the Life of a Student Athlete

34:51 Strategies for Balancing Academics and Sports

41:13 The Benefits of Playing Summer Ball

53:32 Applying Sports Skills to Life

In this episode of The Athletes Health podcast, we sit down with Brynn Dvoracek, a junior at Roosevelt University who's not only hitting home runs on the softball field but also juggling academics and work. We dive into how Brynn got into college softball, her strategies for managing the dual responsibilities of being a student-athlete, and the mindset tips that help keep her at the top of her game.

It’s a real, down-to-earth conversation filled with practical advice that anyone balancing multiple responsibilities—especially other student-athletes—will find useful.

If you've got questions for Brynn or want to know more about her routine, check her out on Instagram: Brynn's Instagram.

Tune in to learn how Brynn keeps pushing her limits in sports and life.

Today's conversation is with trainer/coach Gavin Dooley. Dooley has been around football his entire life and has learned quite a few life lessons through its association. Additionally, he has taken his passion for health and fitness into the training world, working at The Anvil Gym in Hiawatha Iowa. Coach Dooley and I had a super fun conversation about all sorts of mindsets, high school athletics, and more. If you want to listen in on a fun conversation that goes into more than just sports, training, and mindset, check this out!

In this episode, we had a conversation with Coach Matt Lorenz, covering various topics. We discussed his journey in Division 1 Collegiate track, how he found love in the sport after losing it, and delved into different coaching philosophies and perspectives. Coach Lorenz provided some valuable insights on various aspects of training, the mental side of performing, and creating team synergy. If you want to learn more about track and long-distance training in general, or if you're looking for some positive perspectives, we highly recommend checking out this conversation with Coach Matt Lorenz!

0:00 Introduction and Matt's coaching background

3:31 Finding joy in running and balancing training and coaching

8:49 Building relationships and providing support as a coach

12:18 The mental aspect of running: Overcoming self-doubt

25:46 Keeping track of athlete's stats and progress

30:02 Training for distance track and cross-country

42:30 The importance of mental preparation

53:12 Prioritizing the little things

In this episode, we converse with Delaney Goodell. Delaney is an amazing person. She found lifting after her soccer career and injuries and has discovered a passion for it ever since. Besides that, Delaney partakes in triathlons and has many life lessons we can all learn from. Check out this conversation with Delaney!

0:00 Introduction and Delaney's current focus

3:17 Transitioning from soccer to lifting

6:17 Finding a new mindset and setting goals

11:25 The gym as a safe space and supportive community

21:17 The empowerment of progress in strength

24:47 Delaney's background and athletic journey

33:31 Taking initiative - reaching out to college coaches

36:47 Challenging yourself: the world of triathlons

39:23 Mental discipline: Sticking to a training program

51:38 Trusting yourself: The key to success

An old teammate of mine, and an inspiration. Meet Mike Jasa. Mike has cultivated a life around his dreams and goals, with no deviation along the process. Join this conversation where we talk about not only manifesting and dreaming your goals, but the insane work that must go into making those dreams a reality. I loved this conversation with Mike and learned some very useful tips and tricks about performance and long-term goal setting. Do you have an athletic, or even life goal to reach? Learn from Mike and follow in his footsteps. Enjoy!

0:00 Introduction and background

2:03 Early sports and transition to cross-country

5:21 Realizing the potential in running

6:39 Transitioning from high school to college

10:08 College track practices and mindset

14:20 Traveling and unexpected accomplishments

15:58 Staying focused and avoiding distractions

20:45 Mike Jasa's training approach for performance improvement

24:56 Future goals: US Olympic trials

27:12 Preventing and dealing with injuries

29:22 Wrestling vs Running

31:23 The impact of sports on life

36:10 Tracking progress and finding balance

40:52 Mindset tricks for success

0:00 Intro

0:58 Getting into golf

6:58 Building confidence and handling pressure

11:08 Handling pressure in high school and college

22:05 Handling pressure in tournaments

31:37 Dealing with pressure in golf

33:02 Applying lessons from golf to life

35:25 Golf as a confidence builder

36:34 Golf as a metaphor for life

37:20 Building relationships through golf

38:17 The social aspect of golf

39:01 The intersection of sports and personality

40:23 Embracing individuality in sports and life

41:47 Advocating for yourself and others

42:19 Being driven and competitive

43:09 Being yourself and embracing differences

44:29 Karma and reciprocity

45:02 The intangibles of sports

46:20 Parental influence in youth sports

47:45 Enjoying the game and taking lessons

49:51 Starting golf at a young age

53:48 The future of golf and other sports

55:03 Final words of wisdom

56:16 Number one mindset take away

0:00 Introduction and Background

1:14 Getting into coaching

4:01 Coaching as a volunteer

6:10 Coaching Mindset vs Playing Mindset

8:19 Learning and growing as a coach

10:26 The challenges of coaching

11:32 The coaching mindset

15:10 Favorite basketball coaches

18:57 Identifying potential coaches

20:13 Developing the mindset in basketball

23:39 Building confidence in players

26:07 Creating a competitive practice environment

31:16 What makes a good coach

32:45 Coach-Athlete relationship

33:03 Building strong relationships with players

35:37 Maintaining a calm demeanor

37:41 Knowledge of the sport

47:03 Building relationships with players

49:54 Importance of communication

54:14 Summary of key action tools

54:44 Developing confidence

58:26 The importance of the mental side

59:53 Mental toughness and endurance

Introduction and background (0:00)

Getting into Soccer (1:07)

Daily life as a division I soccer player (1:29)

Managing online classes (4:14)

Handling study hall requirements (4:55)

Creating habits and routines (6:15)

Applying high school habits in college (7:34)

Transitioning from high school to college athletics (9:01)

The mental side of college athletics (10:16)

Dealing with pressure and expectations (11:12)

Finding joy in the journey (15:12)

Applying lessons learned in sports and life (20:08)

Applying new perspectives and tips (23:09)

Handling pressure in sports and life (25:12)

Finding balance and separating soccer from personal life (33:16)

Compartmentalizing and managing pressure (35:01)

Creating visual cues to separate soccer and personal life (36:36)

The difference between spring and fall seasons (38:01)

Upcoming season and travel schedule (40:26)

Preparing for games and dealing with pressure (51:09)

Importance of having a coach, role model, or mentor (54:47)

Biggest takeaway: confidence and remembering the privilege (57:51)

Favorite books: 'Relentless' and 'Radical Confidence' (59:20)

Final messages (61:53)