Mental Performance Playbook

Mental Performance Playbook

By Gabe Rummel, The Athletes HealthSports
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Mental Performance Playbook episodes

  • Who Parents Should Yell At In Youth Sports | Ep. 160

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 160. Brought to you by The Athletes Health.

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel explores the common targets of yelling in sports, including parents, coaches, and players, and discusses how to respond constructively. This episode offers insights into managing emotions and fostering better communication in youth sports. It comes from a great real life story! Enjoy, comment, like, and share it with someone who should see it!


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    Keywords:

    yelling in sports, sports psychology, youth sports, mental training, communication, coaching, parenting in sports, mental toughness, athlete mindset, performance anxiety, resilience, motivation, focus, goal setting, sportsmanship, confidence, visualization, emotional regulation, youth player development, team building, coaching ethics, parent pressure, burnout prevention, mindfulness, self-talk, coping strategies, leadership, athletic identity, youth athletics


    12 min
  • The 3 Keys to Mental Consistency for Athletes This Summer | Ep. 159

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 159. Brought to you by The Athletes Health.

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel discusses the importance of consistency in mental and physical routines for athletes, emphasizing how routine builds mental resilience and performance. This episode provides actionable strategies for athletes, coaches, and parents to implement routines that create and grow long-term success.

    (00:00) The Importance of Consistency

    (03:27) Physical Actions and Mental Performance

    (04:36) Mental Actions and Mental Performance

    (06:10) Building Routines for Success

    (08:02) Training Consistency: A Key to Improvement

    (09:43) Beyond Positive Mindset: The Depth of Mental Training

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    athletic performance, mental consistency, routines, athlete mental health, sports psychology, training habits, peak performance, visualization, mindfulness, goal setting, resilience, self-talk, focus, motivation, burnout, recovery, coping skills, imagery, grit, breathwork, confidence, stress management, anxiety, flow state, pre-game ritual, sleep hygiene, injury rehab, mindset, discipline, self-regulation, wellness, composure, emotional control, team cohesion.


    12 min
  • Self-Talk and Break-Through Strategies For Athletes (For Parents and Coaches) | Ep. 159

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 158. Brought to you by The Athletes Health.

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel explains and trains the power of self-talk in athletic performance, emphasizing how thoughts influence success and how to harness this mental tool effectively. He shares insights on managing the mental game, setting big goals, and controlling the lens through which we perceive ourselves, and more. Check it out!

    Chapters

    (00:00) Introduction to Self-Talk

    (01:51) The Number Of Thoughts...

    (04:15) The Lens of Perception

    (06:14) The Subconscious Iceberg

    (09:17) Exercise Steps For Self-Talk

    (12:01) Conclusion and Call to Action

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    Keywords:

    self-talk, mental performance, athletic mindset, subconscious iceberg, goal setting, mental training, athlete psychology, sports psychology, peak performance, mental toughness, mindset matters, growth mindset, visualization, sports motivation, focus and concentration, confidence building, mental strength, athletic success, game day prep, sports science, high performance coaching, competitive edge

    15 min
  • 3 Things Every Athlete Can Learn From Mom | Ep. 157

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 157. Brought to you by The Athletes Health.

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel breaks down how traits exhibited by mothers, such as certainty, protectiveness, and compassion, can be trained into athletes to enhance their mental performance and leadership qualities. Through three key exercises, certainty instinct, mama bear mode, and compassionate accountability ,Gabe provides practical strategies for coaches, parents, and athletes to create and hone resilience, confidence, and team cohesion. Check it out and share the show!

    (00:00) Introduction and Mother's Day Inspiration

    (02:28) Exercise 1: Certainty Instinct and Visualization

    (04:52) Exercise 2: Mama Bear Mode and Protective Instinct

    (06:37) Exercise 3: Compassionate Accountability in Teams

    (08:31) Summary of the Three Key Exercises

    (09:39) Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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    Kewords:

    mental performance, athlete training, leadership, confidence, resilience, visualization, protective instinct, accountability, sports psychology, mental toughness, athlete mindset, sports mindset, mental coaching, peak performance, performance coaching, youth sports, athlete development, pre-game routine, competitive edge, mental game, composure, focus training, winning mindset, team culture, sports motivation, mental strength, champion mindset, parents of athletes, high school sports, grit, zone

    11 min
  • 3 Yoda Quotes For Mastering Mental Performance with Yoda's Wisdom | Ep. 156

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 156. Brought to you by The Athletes Health.

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe explores mental performance strategies inspired by Yoda from Star Wars, focusing on clarity, confidence, and control to enhance athletic performance. Check it out!


    Chapters

    (00:00) Introduction to Mental Performance and Yoda

    (01:24) Quote 1: Clear Your Mind

    (02:11) Clarity is Key

    (03:03) Quote 2: Do or Do Not

    (03:34) Building Confidence with Action

    (05:28) Quote 3: Control the Controllables

    (06:29) Training Control and Composure

    (07:36) Implementing Yoda's Wisdom in Performance


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    Keywords:

    mental performance, Yoda, clarity, confidence, control, athletic training, mindset, sports psychology, mental toughness, peak performance, athlete mindset, composure, sports mindset, youth athlete, mental coaching, performance coaching, Star Wars, mental resilience, athlete development, mental skills, sports coaching, competition mindset, high performance, mental game, youth sports, elite athlete, mental performance coach, focus, mental exercises, athlete coaching, pressure performance, coaching

    10 min
  • How Cats Teach Us Mental Toughness and Focus in Sports | Ep. 155

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 155. Brought to you by The Athletes Health.

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe explores how cats' mental agility and reflexes can teach athletes about mental toughness, analysis, focus, and action. Discover how observing feline behavior can enhance athletic performance and mental training immediately through this funny and clever connection!

    Chapters

    (00:00) Introduction to Cat-Like Mental Performance

    (01:49) Analyzing Before Action: Lessons from Cats

    (03:59) Locking In: The Switch to Competitor Mode

    (06:22) Pouncing into Action: Overcoming Hesitation

    (08:32) Summary

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    Free Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshot

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    keywords

    mental toughness, athletic performance, focus, reflexes, training, cats, sports psychology, mental analysis, action, performance exercises

    11 min
  • Mastering Focus: 3 Exercises to Elevate Performance | Ep. 155

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 155. Brought to you by The Athletes Health.

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe explores three practical exercises to enhance focus for athletes, students, and professionals. The episode shares insights on training focus in different environments, the importance of reps over time, and the innovative Pee-Push technique to maximize productivity and mental clarity. Comment your thoughts and share the show!

    Chapters

    (00:00) Introduction to Focus and Mental Performance

    (01:09) Funny Story About Focus

    (05:01) 1. Different Environments

    (07:01) 2. Reps Not Time

    (10:25) 3. The Pee Push

    (13:34) Recap

    (15:16) Long Form Media Animation.mp4

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    Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finder

    Free Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshot

    Free Mental Training Session! https://cal.com/gabe-rummel-tah/tah-mental-phronoic-gym-training-session-free-first-session

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    Keywords:

    athlete focus, focus training for athletes, mental performance, sports psychology, concentration training, improve focus in sports, mental toughness, attention control, game day focus, athlete mindset, distraction control, baseball mental training, softball mental training, soccer mindset, golf mental game, track and field mindset, focus drills

    16 min
  • Lessons From 36 Holes of Golf and Mental Training | Ep. 153

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 153. Brought to you by The Athletes Health.

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe explores the mental and physical aspects of golf performance, emphasizing mental skills like clarity, confidence, and composure, and how they integrate with physical practice to improve overall game performance.


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    Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finder

    Free Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshot

    Free Mental Training Session! https://cal.com/gabe-rummel-tah/tah-mental-phronoic-gym-training-session-free-first-session

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    keywords:

    golf, mental skills, physical training, confidence, clarity, composure, mental performance, sports psychology, routines, visualization

    9 min
  • The 2 Stressors Every Athlete Must Learn to Handle Mentally | Ep. 152

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 152. Brought to you by The Athletes Health.

    In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel trains around the stress response, its forms, and how athletes and coaches can manage stress to optimize performance. Learn practical exercises and mental strategies to handle stress effectively!

    Keywords: stress response, mental performance, athlete stress management, anxiety, fear, performance optimization, mental training, stress exercises

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    Website: ⁠https://www.theathleteshealth.com/⁠

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    Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finder

    Free Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshot

    Free Mental Training Session! https://cal.com/gabe-rummel-tah/tah-mental-phronoic-gym-training-session-free-first-session

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    15 min
  • What ADs Are Seeing About Mental Performance Right Now | Ep. 151

    Mental Performance Playbook Episode 151. Brought to you by The Athletes Health.

    In this episode of Iowa's Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel breaks down key insights from the Iowa High School Athletic Director Association Conference, focusing on mental performance, burnout prevention, and actionable exercises for athletes that coaches, parents, and other administrators can help implement!


    Chapters

    (00:00) Introduction to Mental Performance Strategies

    (01:49) Understanding Burnout in Athletics

    (03:13) The Importance of Human Connections

    (05:04) The Growing Need for Mental Performance

    (07:02) Implementing Mental Exercises for Athletes

    (12:07) Future Directions for Mental Performance Playbook


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    Website: ⁠https://www.theathleteshealth.com/⁠

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    Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finder

    Free Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshot

    Free Mental Training Session! https://cal.com/gabe-rummel-tah/tah-mental-phronoic-gym-training-session-free-first-session

    Text me! (319) 349-9553


    Keywords:

    mental performance, burnout, athletic directors, sports psychology, mental exercises, athlete mindset, leadership, performance training, athlete development, pressure management, stress management, confidence building, composure training, youth sports, high school sports, coach development, team culture, mental skills training, resilience, focus, emotional control, mindset training, performance mindset, sports leadership, athlete growth, mental training systems, mental toughness, awareness, reflection, intentional reps

    14 min

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Every athlete trains their body, but how many train their mind? Mental Performance Playbook breaks down elite mental strategies used by top performers and gives you simple, actionable exercises to…