The Mental Advantage Podcast

Winning At The Net Game OF Sports & Life No Matter The Score - Episode 60 w/ Jordanne Scott

Jordanne Scott has enjoyed a great career as a professional on the volleyball court and holds the record for most sets played at the University of Cincinnati , was a Top 50 High School Recruit in High School, and has played for a number of volleyball clubs abroad. What makes her even more special is her approach to her self care, ability to visualize the results she wants, and serve others as they seek to re-calibrate their minds. In this episode we'll discuss :

Being A Multiple Sport Athlete During Her Upbringing : The soft and hard skills she learned while playing Softball, Tennis, Gymnastics, Basketball, and Volleyball, during her formative, teen, and college years.

Defining Your Own Wins and Refining Your Objectives : What you'll discover when you're honest about what you want out of your individual experience while competing and connecting them to the larger context of the team objective.

Visualization and Imagery : Embracing the process of seeing how to move on the court , feeling how you want to feel in-game, and how they translate to a higher edge against the competition.

Falling In Love With The Process of Becoming An Athlete : Why one of the keys to top performance mentally and physically is the process and why sometimes being in love with the sport comes after committing to the process.

Navigating Team and Social Culture Playing Abroad : How some of the world's top athletes struggle with cultural and social nuance while seeking to stay focused on the task at hand : competing in their profession at a high level.

Connect with Jordanne : https://www.instagram.com/jordanne_recalibrated/

How To Always Have Good Weather: The Art Of Being The Calm In The Storm - Episode 59 w/ Coach Bryn

PLAYING THROUGH THE PAIN: WHEN & HOW TO LISTEN TO THE WARNING SIGNS - EPISODE 57 W/ COACH BRYN

Optimizing Your Performance : The Keys To Recovery and Rehab In Sports Episode 59 w/ Marco Nunez

Marco Nunez has over 20 years of experience as an Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine Specialist, and Sports Rehab Therapist. As the former head athletic trainer for the NBA's LA LAKERS, he knows first hand what it takes for athletes to maintain healthy regimens, reduce their exposure to injury, and experience an optimal rehab process when seeking to return to competition. In this episode we'll dive into :

- The Mind & Body Connection In Peak Competitive Ability : how the proper mindset as it relates to body maintenance, training regimens , and rehab protocol impacts an athletes ability to succeed immensely.

- Deceleration Control : helping athletes practice more self control while also maintaining their ability to operate at peak performance but limiting wear and tear on their bodies.

-Preventing Injury Prone Young Athletes : how young children and teenagers are at risk of being more injury prone because of the non-stop nature of year round competition, poor diet, and improper recovery practices.

- Sleep As The Ultimate Recovery Hack In Sports : why the 7-8 hour rule of sleep can increase one's performance, enhance mental clarity to dominate, and add more to your perceived market value as a professional athlete.

- The Truth About The MAMBA MENTALITY : his first hand experience of working with late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and what the core tenants of his mindset, approach to competition, and ultimate perseverance were.

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How To Be An Agent Of Change : Lessons From The World Of Sports Management Episode 56 w/ Maggie Ntim

Maggie Ntim is a Sports Agent and the founder and CEO of the Trinity3Agency, a full service agency impacting and bringing a fresh experience to the world of marketing, sports, and advertising. As a black female sports agent with experience in the world of soccer and pulling from her experiences working with rap superstar 50 Cent and multinational business like Coca-Cola, she definitely knows what it takes to maintain a mental edge in and out of the boardroom. In this episode we'll unpack :

• Her early years growing up in Queens, New York and playing basketball, soccer. And having her interest piqued to study Sports Management and Sports law.

• Overcoming Systemic Boundaries : Navigating what she believes about what it takes to overcome obstacles in the sports world as a black female ( specifically in the world of Soccer).

• The Life of A Sports Agent : What it is like being the Scout, Recruiter, Planner , and Close Confidant of some of the world's most elite performers ; the good, bad, and ugly.

• Long Term Vision In The World Of Sports : Why she educates her athletes and potential partners of her athletes about the importance of long-term brand partnerships, equity, and unified mission.

• The Mentality of High Performing Athletes & Redefining "Mental Health Problems" : being honest about what it takes to perform under the lights and advocating for the wholistic health of those she represents.

And so much more!

Connect w/ Maggie On IG : http://www.instgram.com/maggie.ntim

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Breaking The Habit of Downplaying Our Results & Ourselves - Episode 55 w/ Coach Bryn

Racing To The Finish Line : How To Stay In Victory Lane - Episode 54 w/ Jesse Iwuji

Jesse Iwuji's journey to becoming a NASCAR driver is an incredible example of grit, intentionality, resourcefulness, and maintaining an open approach to life. Growing up playing football in Texas, he was offered a scholarship to play for the United States Naval Academy, and upon completion found his way into the world of racing. As an American born man of Nigerian descent, he is truly a picture of going against the grain, chasing one's dreams, and embracing the power of American opportunity. In this episode we dive into :

- Navigating through the world of NASCAR as an African American : the beauty of having to be resourceful, follow his passion and make connections in a world he wasn't from.

- The Mental Parallels Between Team & Individual Sports : why the transferable skills learned in a team sport like football helped him in his quest to become a race car driver.

- Physical Demands & Mind Games of a Professional Driver : how he is able to endure over 100 degree temperatures, cramping, G-forces, and mental gymnastics while driving at over 200 MPH !

- Sponsorships and Business Success : the power of a network, ingenuity as an entrepreneur, and patience to build a thriving team to support his racing endeavors.

- Hyperfocus and Mental Clarity in the World Of Sports : advocating for the importance of mental health, mindfulness, and peak mental performance in the world of NASCAR .

And so much more!

Connect with Jesse on IG : https://www.instagram.com/jesse_iwuji/

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Dominate Your Lane : Developing A Winner's Mentality Episode 52 w/ Aaron Kingsley Brown

Aaron Kingsley Brown's journey to world-wide prominence as a professional sprinter been characterized by being teachable, trusting his training, and a great support system. As a 3X Olympian, 4X Olympic and World Medalist, Nike Sprinter, and Member of Team Canada, he knows what it takes to create a mental advantage over the competition by staying true to yourself, your values, regimens, and the time tested principles that garner success. In this episode we dive into :

• Transitioning from a multi-sport athlete to having a singular vision in ONE sport ; and the mental advantage one produces by having this structure.
• Pro athletics and fun : why it can be enjoyable and one can still perform at a high level while generating business.
• Olympic vs. everyday preparation : what his preparation, self talk, and routines look like as he performs on the world's stages.
• The familiarity of environments and daily rituals : why dependable markers in your life give you a mental advantage as an athlete.
• Overcoming performance anxiety : the power athletes have to calm themselves, envision the result, and tap into their truest motivations.
• Trusting in your training: why reps produce the ultimate edge when it's "game time."

And so much more!

Connect with Aaron on IG :

https://www.instagram.com/kingsleysc/

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Celebrate All Wins: How To Define Your Own Wins and Win More Often - Episode 51 w/ Coach Bryn