Mindset Coach Academy Podcast

How do YOU interpret being on the fence?

Being on the fence is a bad thing, right? Well, yes, but being on the fence isn't really the root of the problem. Today, Lindsey is taking a new perspective and reminding you that YOU are in control of how you frame everything in your life, even "being on the fence".

Enjoy this Mental Monday and make sure to rate, review, and share with someone who might need to hear this today!

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Please welcome Keenan Curry Jr. to today’s episode of The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast! 

I met Keenan when he joined one of my first Mindset Coach Certification cohorts! Keenan has coached nearly every level of basketball and has his Masters in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. From college coaching, to his work as a recruiting coordinator, to managing summer camps, and doing elite student athlete development, Keenan has tons of real-world experience that influences his coaching today. 

With a lifetime in sports, Keenan has a deep level of knowledge and wisdom which has helped him tremendously as he’s built a business from the ground up. 

Today, Keenan is the founder and lead player development coach for FEED Your Game Academy. This program offers basketball player development and mentorship to athletes of all ages. Keenan believes that what works for one athlete won’t necessarily work for another; so he takes a customized approach to coaching with emphasis on the mental game. 

In this episode, Keenan shares his approach to mental training, which he believes has helped to set him apart from other skills coaches in Oaklahoma, what he means when he shouts “Jungle mentality!”, why he believes “You have the answer already within yourself”, and why parents and community are a huge part of his philosophy as a coach.

It was so fun to catch up with Keenan and hear about how he’s used his MCA Certification to help him build a thriving business. This guy is a FORCE.

Enjoy the episode! 

Follow Keenan Curry Jr.

Website: www.feedyourgameacademy.com

Instagram: @feed_yourgame  & @keenancurryjr

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The Mistake Ritual Magic Workshop: When your athletes turn the ball over, dribble it off their foot, strike out, or miss a penalty kick, do they have the tools to bounce back? Teach your athletes to recover from failure in the moment with The Mistake Ritual Magic Workshop.

If you are interested in becoming a Certified Mindset Coach like Keenan:

• Download our free e-book: The Ultimate Mindset Coaching Toolkit will help you land and train your very first client! This is the perfect way to get a real taste for what it’s like to be a mindset coach. www.positiveperformancetraining.com/ultimate-mindset-coaching-toolkit

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Here’s a glance at this episode:

[0:28] Keenan introduces himself with a brief overview of his work at Feed Your Game Academy. He also explains why he joined The Mindset Coach Academy after nearly 10 years of college coaching.

[4:11] Keenan talks about most “fun” skill he highlights with athletes and how he balances athlete training, business development, and parenthood.

[11:15] Drawing from a recent conversation with a parent, Keenan explains how exactly he would work with a new athlete client struggling with the mental game - starting with the initial conversation. 

[14:35] In a step-by-step explanation, Keenan describes how he uses visualization to help teams, athletes of every level, and injured athletes who want to improve on the sidelines.

[17:55] Keenan uses a seasonal approach to coaching, focusing on skills like visualization, pre-competition rituals, mistake rituals, positive (and negative) self-talk, etc.

[22:55] Involving parents is a HUGE part of athletes being successful. Keenan details his post-game protocol for parents and athletes that both reinforces his training and leads to better family communication.

[26:45] Lindsey asks Keenan, “What sets you apart from the other basketball skills trainers in Oaklahoma?” Keenan shares how his phrase “Jungle mentality” has taken off in his community.

[31:10] When parents call in, Keenan tells them, “There is nothing wrong with your kid.” Lindsey and Keenan discuss how this one statement has a huge ripple effect.

[34:51] As coaches and trainers, we go straight to “The sexy stuff” (as Keenan puts it). Keenan explains how your inner beliefs manifest in your reality. He shares the advice he gave an athlete recently who was struggling to mentally recover from a bad game.

[37:18] Wrapping up the episode, Lindsey asks five rappid fire questions. Keenan talks about his obsession with Kobe Bryant, his upcoming app, and what’s next for him!

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“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” 

Please welcome Keenan Curry Jr. to today’s episode of The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast!

I met Keenan when he joined one of my first Mindset Coach Certification cohorts! Keenan has coached nearly every level of basketball and has his Masters in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. From college coaching, to his work as a recruiting coordinator, to managing summer camps, and doing elite student athlete development, Keenan has tons of real-world experience that influences his coaching today.

With a lifetime in sports, Keenan has a deep level of knowledge and wisdom which has helped him tremendously as he’s built a business from the ground up.

Today, Keenan is the founder and lead player development coach for FEED Your Game Academy. This program offers basketball player development and mentorship to athletes of all ages. Keenan believes that what works for one athlete won’t necessarily work for another; so he takes a customized approach to coaching with emphasis on the mental game. 

In this episode, Keenan shares his approach to mental training, which he believes has helped to set him apart from other skills coaches in Oaklahoma, what he means when he shouts “Jungle mentality!”, why he believes “You have the answer already within yourself”, and why parents and community are a huge part of his philosophy as a coach.

It was so fun to catch up with Keenan and hear about how he’s used his MCA Certification to help him build a thriving business. This guy is a FORCE.

Enjoy the episode!

Follow Keenan Curry Jr.

Website: www.feedyourgameacademy.com

Instagram: @feed_yourgame  & @keenancurryjr

Resources mentioned in this episode:

If you are interested in becoming a Certified Mindset Coach like Keenan:

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Here’s a glance at this episode:

[0:28] Keenan introduces himself with a brief overview of his work at Feed Your Game Academy. He also explains why he joined The Mindset Coach Academy after nearly 10 years of college coaching.

[4:11] Keenan talks about most “fun” skill he highlights with athletes and how he balances athlete training, business development, and parenthood.

[11:15] Drawing from a recent conversation with a parent, Keenan explains how exactly he would work with a new athlete client struggling with the mental game - starting with the initial conversation.

[14:35] In a step-by-step explanation, Keenan describes how he uses visualization to help teams, athletes of every level, and injured athletes who want to improve on the sidelines.

[17:55] Keenan uses a seasonal approach to coaching, focusing on skills like visualization, pre-competition rituals, mistake rituals, positive (and negative) self-talk, etc.

[22:55] Involving parents is a HUGE part of athletes being successful. Keenan details his post-game protocol for parents and athletes that both reinforces his training and leads to better family communication.

[26:45] Lindsey asks Keenan, “What sets you apart from the other basketball skills trainers in Oaklahoma?” Keenan shares how his phrase “Jungle mentality” has taken off in his community.

[31:10] When parents call in, Keenan tells them, “There is nothing wrong with your kid.” Lindsey and Keenan discuss how this one statement has a huge ripple effect.

[34:51] As coaches and trainers, we go straight to “The sexy stuff” (as Keenan puts it). Keenan explains how your inner beliefs manifest in your reality. He shares the advice he gave an athlete recently who was struggling to mentally recover from a bad game.

[37:18] Wrapping up the episode, Lindsey asks five rappid fire questions. Keenan talks about his obsession with Kobe Bryant, his upcoming app, and what’s next for him!

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“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” 

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This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode!

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"It's not happening fast enough" 

This is one of the most demotivating thoughts you can have. 

In this episode of The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast, Lindsey explains how this thought can manifest in your life, and what to do whenever it pops into your head. 

Press play for tips on positive self-talk, mindset, and motivation. 

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Download: The Thoughts That Keep You Small https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/thoughts-that-keep-you-small  

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“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” 

"It's not happening fast enough"

This is one of the most demotivating thoughts you can have.

In this episode of The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast, Lindsey explains how this thought can manifest in your life, and what to do whenever it pops into your head.

Press play for tips on positive self-talk, mindset, and motivation.

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Download: The Thoughts That Keep You Small https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/thoughts-that-keep-you-small

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“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” 

<– If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast! 

This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now!

Lindsey is recording from the parking lot of a Costco today. Why? Because she's hustling to get s*** done. Which, un-coincidentally, is the point of today's podcast. 

For many of us, being productive is easy... if you catch us on the right day. But we all have bad days where we wake up on the wrong side of the bed and struggle to pull ourselves out of it, much less get anything done. 

Today, Lindsey gives actionable tips to help you reverse your next slump, and reminds you that your mindset is always in your control. 

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Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts

“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” 

Lindsey is recording from the parking lot of a Costco today. Why? Because she's hustling to get s*** done. Which, un-coincidentally, is the point of today's podcast.

For many of us, being productive is easy... if you catch us on the right day. But we all have bad days where we wake up on the wrong side of the bed and struggle to pull ourselves out of it, much less get anything done.

Today, Lindsey gives actionable tips to help you reverse your next slump, and reminds you that your mindset is always in your control.

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Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts

“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” 

<– If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast! 

This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now!

The mental game is the game.

I know, I know, I’m preaching to the choir.

Chances are, YOU KNOW that the mental game IS the game because you’ve seen it AND you’ve lived it.

You’ve seen your best athletes crumble under pressure, your championship team go on a losing streak after one bad game. Chances are, you yourself have struggled to get your mind right for competition.

But it’s one thing to know that the mental game IS the game, and a whole other thing to train it. Training the mental game can feel daunting and confusing and it can be hard to know where to start, especially if you have limited time, money, or resources.

That’s why I recorded this episode!

Today, I’m teaching a super simple and very impactful outline for any brand new or seasoned mindset coaching program. I’m telling you the 3 most important things you should be doing with your athletes to build a hard-hitting mental training program in a way that just makes sense. It’s everything you need (and nothing you don’t) to build your program from the ground up and teach your athletes that they have control of their thoughts.

This episode is VITAL for coaches, athletes of every level, aspiring mindset coaches, and really everyone who wants to show up better.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The BRAVR Method: The first step in your mental training routine. This hard-hitting, 5-minute mental training exercise helps your athletes get in the right headspace to perform, regardless of the uncontrollables. The BRAVR Method incorporates breathing, affirmations, visualization, and mindfulness to be a powerful, all-in-one, pre-practice mental training tool for athletes of every level.

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“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” 

The mental game is the game.

I know, I know, I’m preaching to the choir.

Chances are, YOU KNOW that the mental game IS the game because you’ve seen it AND you’ve lived it.

You’ve seen your best athletes crumble under pressure, your championship team go on a losing streak after one bad game. Chances are, you yourself have struggled to get your mind right for competition.

But it’s one thing to know that the mental game IS the game, and a whole other thing to train it. Training the mental game can feel daunting and confusing and it can be hard to know where to start, especially if you have limited time, money, or resources.

That’s why I recorded this episode!

Today, I’m teaching a super simple and very impactful outline for any brand new or seasoned mindset coaching program. I’m telling you the 3 most important things you should be doing with your athletes to build a hard-hitting mental training program in a way that just makes sense. It’s everything you need (and nothing you don’t) to build your program from the ground up and teach your athletes that they have control of their thoughts.

This episode is VITAL for coaches, athletes of every level, aspiring mindset coaches, and really everyone who wants to show up better.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts

“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.” 

<– If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast! 

This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now!

In this first Mental Monday of the month, Lindsey's talking about one word that gets in the way of us starting anything, and that is the word "how".

She explains how this pesky little word can derail our goals, influence us to shrink them, and send us into a spiral. She ends the episode with a quick tip that makes all the difference.

Enjoy the episode, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast!

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For more on this topic, check out our blog: How to Take Small, Scary Steps Toward Change. positiveperformancetraining.com/blog/small-scary-steps-toward-change

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“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.”