The Mind Leads Performance Podcast

On this personal episode Jon shares a story and discusses the nature of suffering and the need to let go

Jon poses the question: How do you let go & what do you do to meet your own needs in difficult situations?

Dr. Duncan Simpson, Head of Mental Conditioning at IMG Academy joins Jon and Andy to discuss all things mental performance.

Duncan was just recently named to the executive board of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology as the Research & Practice Division Head, and on this episode Duncan shares how he goes about teaching his favorite research topic - Imagery & Visualization.

Duncan also discusses his purpose, and the importance of meeting the client's needs as a practitioner.

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On this episode Jon Gold and Andy Harris discuss having an approach in baseball and what it truly means to commit to an approach.

They go into detail about how to commit fully to your approach and adjust when needed.

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On this episode, Jon and Andy bring Cassie Weaver back on the show to continue the discussion around the mental skills scenario they discussed on the previous episode.

Cassie, Jon, and Andy provide more detail to help in the realm of performance anxiety and using mental skills to help athletes compete in the moment.

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On this episode we have on Cassie Weaver, current mental, sport, and performance consultant with Mentally Strong Consulting, LLC.

On this episode we discuss mentorship, the mental skills involved in making adjustments, and her time at IMG and Mentally Strong Consulting.

This was a fun, exciting episode. Check it out!

On Episode 50, Jon and Andy discuss their process with podcasting, what direction they will be going in the future, and how important it is to constantly be growing towards your why.

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Chris is a former LPGA tour caddie, and college golf coach. He currently works as a master resilience trainer-performance expert a Ft. Irwin in California. Chris Obtained his masters from Georgia Southern in sport psychology (2009) and while there he worked as an assistant coach and consultant to the baseball program. After graduating he has worked in the mental performance field with athletes of varying sport and age.

Chris has studied neuro and biofeedback for peak performance and as a remedy for concussions and PTSD, which can be used to support military professionals and veterans. He is also interested in mindfulness based practices. -- On this episode Chris discusses some of these interests and how he helps to keep athletes in the moment.

On this episode Jon Gold and Andy Harris discuss a 24 year old, female power lifter, who is going into competition for the first time.

They discuss different strategies to help this athlete with their nervousness and fear of the spotlight. Check it out!

On this episode we have on Jim Soda, current sports performance coordinator with the Miami Marlins and mental health and skills coach with the Washington Wizards.

Jim has duel masters degrees in rehabilitation and mental health, as well as, performance psychology. Jim is skilled in performance improvement, crisis management, and crisis intervention.

On this episode we break down the continuum of mental performance and mental health. Check it out!

On this episode Jon Gold and Andy Harris discuss a scenario about a baseball player struggling with his routines during away games.

Jon and Andy give a variety of mental skills that could be tapped into for this player in this environment.

This is a short fun episode. Check it out!