Power to Perform Podcast

Dr. Rachel Walker and Max Bervy finish off the December podcast series by discussing what athletes can do to ensure they do not overtrain and that they are in a helpful mindset for both training and competition.

Dr. Rachel Walker and Max Bervy discuss what can inhibit the transfer of success from training to competition, as well as what to say to an athlete who has difficulty succeeding in competition. 

Dr. Rachel Walker and Max Bervy discuss how an athlete can feel confident from their training and explain the difference between a training mindset and a competition mindset.

Dr. Rachel Walker, Director of PHP joins us for Episode 9 of P2P Podcast, accompanied by Max Bervy, a senior on the alpine ski team. They discuss what the purpose of training should be, and how an athlete can optimize quality training. 

For the final episode of the second series, Erin Rubenking and Max Bervy talk about ways athletes or performers can tune out the fear aspect of their goals. Additionally, Erin goes in-depth on various techniques you can apply during competition to ensure you’re in your optimal level of stress. 

Episode 7 goes into detail on how and why mindfulness training is key to maintaining your focus on the process, rather than the outcome. Erin Rubenking and Max Bervy also discuss whether there ever is an appropriate time to focus on outcome-oriented goals. Finally, Erin reminds us that all CU student-athletes have access to a free Calm subscription, which is a mindfulness training app. 

For Episode 6, Erin Rubenking and Max Bervy continue their discussion on goal setting. More specifically, Erin provides certain steps athletes or performers can follow to help them achieve their goals. 

Erin Rubenking, Associate Director of PHP joins us for Episode 5 of P2P Podcast, and is accompanied by Max Bervy, a senior on the alpine ski team. They discuss the difference between process, performance, and outcome goals and what type of relationship there is between the three. 

For Episode 4, Dr. Mac Brown and Max Bervy discuss the relationship between process and outcome-oriented nervousness. To finish off this month’s topic on anxiety and nerves, Dr. Brown shares different mental strategies that could help an athlete combat those nervous or anxious feelings.  

For Episode 3, Dr. Mac Brown and Max Bervy discuss the relationship between pressure and anxiety. Additionally, Mac answers the question of whether nervousness can be a good thing.