The Head Game Podcast

The Head Game Podcast

By Dr. Lee Picariello and Dr. Hunter StevensSports
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The Head Game Podcast episodes

  • 1. What is the "Mindful Athlete"?

    During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee and Mindful Strength Coach Jessica will discuss who and what exactly the Mindful Athlete is. Further discussions will be based off of: 

    • Does it work? 
    • Does being mindful just mean we are relaxed?
    • What are the misconceptions? 
    • What MLB teams integrate mindful practices currently?
    • How does mindfulness enhance sport performance? 


      • Special guest: Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic as well! 

      58 min
    • 3. The Competitive Mind: Born or Made

      During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee and Mental Strength Coach Jessica will discuss the competitive mind and whether or not one is born competitive or if they are made that way. Further discussions will be based off of: 

      • How does one become competitive: Is it taught? 
      • Is there such a thing as being “too competitive” 
      • Is competition bad for our children?
      • What are the benefits from being competitive?
      • What do all the “great” athletes, CEOs, Musicians have in common: is it there competitive drive to be better? 


        • Special guest: Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic as well! 

        58 min
      • 8. The Future of the Game: Why has baseball turned so analytical?

        During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee and Mental Strength Coach Jessica will discuss the The Future of the Game: Why has baseball turned so analytical?  by thinking critically about: 

        • Gabe Kapler and the Phillies process
        • Has the “eye test” become outdated?
        • How do analytics give a mental advantage on the field 
        • How does analytics hurt teams on the field?   
        • How does analytics make players better?
        • Are analytics ruining baseball?  

          • Special guest: Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic as well!

          58 min
        • 5. Playoff Mentality: The Psychology of the Clutch Athlete

          During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello and Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand will discuss the Psychology of the clutch athlete by thinking critically about: 

          • Instinct vs attitude
          • Playoff pressures: good and bad
          • Where does the playoff energy come from?
          • Where does coaching come in
          • Home court/field advantage (why are fans important)
          • The psychology of the previous champion in the playoffs
          • Basketball IQ

            • Special guest: Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional opinion on this weeks topic as well!

            58 min
          • 6. The Psychology behind March Madness

            During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee and Mental Strength Coach Jessica will discuss the Psychology behind March Madness by thinking critically about: 

            • The psychology behind the fans 
            • The psychology of the winning team/losing team
            • Exploring the term "March Madness"
            • Economic advantages of the tournament 
            • The pressures of the tournament on everyone involved 


              • Special guest: Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic as well!

              57 min
            • 2. Mental skills: which makes the most sense?

              Mental skills, which one makes the most sense? Discussions today will focus on the variety of mental skills and which one is the best, worst, most beneficial for specific sports, how young can these skills be implemented into sports and which skills are best for recovering from injury? 


              58 min

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