Understanding the role of the mind in sports performance is crucial for athletes aiming to reach their full potential. This episode dives into the four components of athlete development and focuses on the psychological aspect.

 By learning how to recover from success, manage adversity, and control thoughts and emotions, athletes can maximize their performance and continually improve. The thought model, TFAR (thoughts, feelings, actions, results), is explored, highlighting the chain reaction that leads to both positive and negative outcomes.

By using mental cues, athletes can redirect their thoughts and focus on controllable processes, narrowing their focus and entering a state of flow more often.

The episode concludes by challenging listeners to develop three mental cues and incorporate them into their performances.

The Confident Athlete podcast dives deep into the secrets of the mental game in sports, exploring strategies, techniques, and tools to build resilience and unwavering confidence.

The host - Coach Cal, shares his personal journey from hitting rock bottom to becoming a mental performance coach, highlighting the importance of the mental game in both sports and life.

With a background in psychology and extensive research on elite mindsets, Coach Cal has worked with numerous athletes to help them bridge the gap between potential and performance.

The Confident Athlete Podcast offers interactive challenges, Q&A sessions with experts, and interviews with guest athletes to provide a comprehensive guide to building champions.

Get ready to join Coach Cal for 'The Confident Athlete Podcast' where we will explore key strategies, practical techniques and effective tools to foster authentic mental toughness and an unwavering confidence to help you to maximize your full ability in competition. Subscribe for exclusive interviews, tips and tricks to master your inner athlete!!