Mental Performance Playbook

Iowa's Mental Performance Playbook Episode. Brought to you by The Athletes Health™

In this episode of Iowa's Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel interviews Robert Rathje about mental skills development in sports and life. They explore mental performance strategies, visualization, handling challenges, and holistic performance approaches. This episode explores the importance of understanding and flexing different roles in life, building confidence through consistency, and the significance of mental fitness from sports to life. The hosts share insights on performance, reflection, and developing skills early for long-term success.

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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 150! Brought to you by The Athletes Health.

In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe breaks down the growth of youth sports, the pressures involved, and how mental training can help athletes enjoy and succeed in sports while managing stress. It emphasizes the importance of mental skills like clarity, confidence, and composure for young athletes.

Here is the video referenced at the start of this episode "Why You Sports Are Out of Control." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4Lxf_veWbk

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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 149. Brought to you by The Athletes Health

In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel breaks down how mental exercises become top athlete habits, focusing on an exercise called spotting the surge and training the mental game through practical routines. Learn how to turn mental training into automatic responses that improve performance under pressure.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Mental Performance at TAH

(03:38) The Importance of Mental Exercises and our 3R Implementation

(07:48) Spotting the Surge: Seeing Success in the Next Play

(12:27) Building Habits Through Repetition

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mental performance, athlete habits, mental exercises, sports psychology, pressure management, mental training routines, neural tracking, performance vision, visualization, focus training, confidence training, composure, self-talk, mindset coaching, stress regulation, cognitive performance, behavior tracking, habit formation, athlete identity, attention control, resilience training, mental toughness, performance routines, emotional regulation, decision-making under pressure

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 148Brought to you by The Athletes Health™In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel explores the three levels of mental training in sports: individual, team, and organizational. He introduces the 'snap out of it' exercise as a simple, effective exercise to reset mental focus and build a strong mental culture across sports programs. Check it out!Chapters(00:00) Introduction to Mental Training(01:54) Individual Mental Training: Snap Out of It(03:54) Team Mental Training: Collective Response(06:19) Organizational Mental Training: Building a Culture(10:32) Recap and Implementation StrategiesCheck out more!Website: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaberummeltah/⁠Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finder Free Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshotFree Mental Training Session! https://cal.com/gabe-rummel-tah/tah-mental-phronoic-gym-training-session-free-first-session Text me! (319) 349-9553keywords:mental training, sports psychology, team performance, mental reset, athletic mindset, mental exercises, sports coaching, organizational culture, mental performance playbook

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 417.

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In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the critical role of community in enhancing mental performance for athletes. He emphasizes that confidence and performance are not solely developed in isolation but are significantly boosted through social interactions and shared experiences within a team. Gabe outlines actionable strategies for athletes to implement community-based mental training, including the importance of social proof, shared language, accountability, and the use of filming to analyze performance. The episode highlights how these elements contribute to a stronger mental game and overall athletic success.

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community, mental training, performance, athletes, confidence, accountability, shared language, standards, filming, user-generated content, culture, team culture, social norms, social proof, peer influence, leadership, role models, buy-in, belonging, identity, trust, consistency, habits, daily reps, discipline, routines, pre-game routine, in-game routine, reset routine, composure, focus, pressure, pressure moments, confidence under pressure, mental toughness, mindset, mental skills

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 146.

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In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses the importance of post-game reflection for athletes, introducing the 'Oreo Method' as a structured approach to analyze performance. He emphasizes the need for quick, actionable insights to improve future performance and shares strategies for maintaining a positive mindset after games. The episode highlights the significance of learning from mistakes and the necessity of having a clear action plan for improvement. Give it a share, like and 5 start review!

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Instant Post-Game Gains

(01:55) The Oreo Method for Reflection

(03:48) Cutting The Film

(05:56) Processing Mistakes and Learning like Math Tests

(08:13) Closing the File on Past Mistakes

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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 145.

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In this episode of the Mental Performance Playbook, Gabe dives deep into the mental strategies essential for bowling, featuring Coach Andy Diercks. Coach Diercks is the coach of Mount Mercy University's top Womens and Mens bowling teams, as well as a coach for the youth, and adult USA team.

The conversation explores the intricate relationship between physical skills and mental clarity in the sport, emphasizing the importance of understanding lane conditions, developing a pre-shot routine, and maintaining focus during competition. Coach Andy Diercks shares his journey in bowling, the science behind equipment and technique, and how mental preparation can significantly impact performance. This conversation dives into the intricacies of bowling, focusing on the mental aspects of the sport, including the importance of observation, routine, and managing pressure. The speakers discuss how athletes can reset after mistakes, the significance of Team USA experiences, and the journey of growth and confidence in sports. They emphasize the need for a growth mindset and the value of learning from both successes and failures. Check out the entire conversation!

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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 144

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In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe talks about the importance of resilience in the face of loss, sharing personal experiences and strategies for processing emotions. He introduces the 24-hour rule for managing feelings after a setback, emphasizes the value of externalizing thoughts through writing or talking, and outlines a framework for setting and evaluating goals. The episode goes over the hidden truths in losses and how they can lead to personal growth and improved performance.

Chapters

(00:00) Embracing Loss and Resilience

(03:08) The 24-Hour Rule: Processing Emotions

(06:12) Externalizing Thoughts: Writing and Talking It Out

(09:20) Setting Goals, Evaluating and Prioritizing Plans

(13:58) Building Resilience as a Skill

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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 143

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In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe discusses how stress can be perceived as either a threat or a challenge, depending on the labels we assign to it. By reframing our understanding of stress, athletes can better manage their reactions and improve their performance. The episode emphasizes the importance of meaning behind stress and how it can be harnessed to achieve desired outcomes. Big cat or kitty cat and fever or warming up!! ifykyk - from listening to the episode ;) Share the show with someone who should listen in!

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Mental Performance Playbook Episode 142

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In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe breaks down the critical connection between physiology and athletic performance with the mental game. He emphasizes the importance of setting the right physiological state before, during, and after games to enhance mental focus and overall performance. The conversation covers techniques for pre-game preparation, in-game adjustments, and post-game recovery rituals, highlighting how athletes can reset their bodies to optimize their mental states, energy, and performance outcomes.

Chapters:

(00:00) The Impact of Physiology on Performance

(03:26) Before Performance Upshift or Downshift on Command

(06:29) Strategies for Physiological Reset During Performance

(10:31) Post-Game Recovery and Separating Performance from Life

(14:22) Recap

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physiology, performance, mental state, athletes, energy, reset, focus, recovery, game preparation, mental training