The Mindset Athlete Podcast

Matt Langridge is Olympic Champion from Rio 2016 in the Rowing mens eight. He is also a 4 x Olympian having competed at (Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016) as well as being a 3x Olympic medallist (Bejing -Silver, London -Bronze, Rio - Gold). Multiple World and European Champion and not forgetting a 2 x British record holder. But currently a trainee Pilot.

In the episode we spoke about:

- Why do you think that there still is a bias towards rowing?

- 'I was inspired by 1996 Olympics and went down and joined my local club'

- What's it like being in the blue ribbon event the coulees 4? With the history of Sir Steve Redgrave, Matt Pinsent and James Cracknell having gone before?

- Was the Athens 2004 Olympics a failure in your eyes?

- 'London 2012 was a mix'

- What's it like having the Olympic set?

- There is a honour role of medalist where GB Rowing are based: What went through your mind not seeing your name up on that wall?

- Why do you think Jurgen Grobler, GB Men's Head Coach has been so successful?

- Is there anything you miss from your hay-days?

- What poseist you to take back up the rowing machine during LOCKDOWN?

- What are some of the stories about altitude training?

- If Sierra Nevada was the worst training camp, what was your favourite?

- What was your favourite course to race at and why?

- What do you like about the Royal Henley Regatta both as a spectator and competitor?

- What athlete would you like to sit down with died or alive? and why?

- If you had to describe rowing to people outside of the sport, how would you describe it?

amongst others

You can learn more about Matt via his website Mattlangridge.co.uk and connect with him on instagram.

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David is an Alum of Texas Christian University (TCU), Class of 2020, former Offensive Tackle for the TCU Horn Frogs Football Team and the founder of Fades to Grades.

"David discovered the game later than most, so much raw talent", Gary Vaynerchuk, Vaynersports.

In the episode we spoke about:

- Why was your football journey different to others?

- He thought he would have to ride a horse like the hit TV Show 'Dallas' from a boy coming from West Africa

- Poetic about his description of football

- Why do you have an Italian last name, when you are a kid from West Africa?

- 'You aren't everyone': Coach E, his High School Offensive Line Coach

- Did you know what a Horned Frog was before you to TCU?

- Being on the OL has taught him about 'Servant Leadership'

Do you think this mindset has set you up to deal with this pandemic? (This was recorded during Lockdown)

- 'Seeing past the facade'

- Natalie Butler said this best: "We judge others by ourselves" do you think this is true?

- 'I've been called the "N" word more time than I can count that have become numb to it'

- How did you come up with the concept "Fades to Grades"?

- Who would you like to sit down with athlete/coach died or alive? and why?

amongst others

You can connect with David on instagram and twitter.

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Nick has become recognised as a specialist in athletic preparation and has helped athletes at all levels achieve their personal goals and ambitions. Nick has worked in high performance sport for more than 20 years and has extensive experience of long term athlete development. As lead strength and conditioning coach to National Governing Body's, Home Institutes and professional teams, Nick has been responsible for the management, development and delivery of integrated physical preparation strategies for a wide range of sports.

He is also the author of the book You're Hired: An Insider's Guide To Becoming a Strength & Conditioning Coach and lastly he also made another appearance on my very first podcast show.

In this episode we spoke about:

- Where does his shared ambition come from?

- Has an enforced break been a blessing in disguise?

- Who are the real winners and losers of the postponement of Tokyo 2020?

- 'Planned unpredictability'

- 'Robots vs Humans'

- What was the reason behind the book You're Hired?

- Out of all the sports that you have worked with; which was the most fulfilling?

- When you see some of these amazing facilities are you very much like a kid in a "sweet shop" or "candy store"?

- 'Athletes can get spoilt but so can coaches'

- What are your top tips for training during the current climate?

- 'You can't play yourself into shape'

- Why do you think people are going to struggle when it comes to their mindset in the winter?

- Do you thrive in that environment?

- What athlete would like to sit down with dead or alive? And why?

You can learn more about Nick via his website www.nickgrantham.com and connect with him on instagram.

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Juma is a certified personal trainer from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences and holds a Master's degree in Sports Nutrition at the University of Stirling. Juma has also completed his IOC diploma in Sports Nutrition through the International Olympic Committee. He is the CEO of Iraki Nutrition AS and Head of Nutrition at AFPT in Norway where he lectures in Sports Nutrition.

In the episode we spoke about:

- When wanting to lose weight and build muscle, how many meals should you eat in regard to your scientific paper (Iraki et al., 2019)?

- Why not whey? (As marketing would indicate using Casein before bed)

- Why is reduced kidney function an issue with taking creatine?

- Why do you think dietary fibre gets overlooked?

- What is the basis behind water intake of 35ml/Kg/daily?

- Are active women more susceptible to iron deficiency in regards to the scientific paper done by (Alaunyte et al., 2015)?

- It is often claimed that too much protein can be harmful to the kidneys in regard to the scientific paper done by (Antonio et al., 2014)?

- Protein quality (Plant vs Animal) and getting to a Leucin fresh hold which is better, whey, rice protein or soy?

- Down regulation of Basal Metabolic Rate due to yo-yo dieting (Lowest case Juma has seen is 65% BMR which is really bad)

Amongst others

And if you wanted to listen to his previous episode, you can do so here

You can learn more about Juma via his website www.jumairaki.com and connect with him on instagram.

For more information about The Mindset Athlete by connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast

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Amy is a Great Britain Paralympic Taekwondo athlete who has qualified for the Tokyo 2021 Paralympic Games. Tokyo will be her first games and the sport of Para-Taekwondo will be making it's maiden debut at the Paralympics.

"It's your ability not your disability that matters"

In the episode we spoke about:

- How did she get into Taekwondo?

- Did you ever think at 8 years old, you would ever be where you are now?

- What was it like dealing with lockdown as a current athlete?

- How did you stay motivated?

- What sort of emotion does it bring you being knowing this will be your first Paralympics?

- How inspirational was London 2012 for you?

- What athlete, died or live would you like to sit down with and why?

amongst others

You can connect with Amy through her Instagram.

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John is a basketball coach, scout and an athletic mentor who has coached at every level including head coach of the Albuquerque Thunderbirds in the NBA G League.

Coach Coffino has coached overseas for the last 10 years in several countries including Spain, China, Kenya, Qatar, Republic of Georgia, United Kingdom, Republic of the Maldives and Denmark. But not forgetting most recently head coach of IMG Academy.

In the episode we spoke about:

- You have worked at every level of basketball but what was the most fulfilling and brought you the most joy?

- Why do you think the current generation is missing out by not playing on "The Black Top"?

- Where does your mindset of there is no "Black or White" come from?

- 'I'm not good enough'

- 'Basketball has given you so much, you should give 2x back'

- Why did you come back from coaching overseas?

- 'You have to adjust and learn when you go overseas'

- How have you adapted to the modern era of coaching in this social media age?

- Integrity, honesty and transparency, do you think it's lacking nowadays? ('If you are honest, I will respect you more')

- 'You have to instils respect and loyalty with your players'

How did you keep all the egos in check while coaching in the UK? (With the limited facilities, playing in a smaller market and having the nay sayers saying this will never work)

- What hat do you wear when you are commentating on a game?

- Would you like to venture into broadcasting when it is all said and done and you hang up the suit?

- Do you think in the current world, we can deal with honesty?

- 'What lessons are we teaching the players?'

- How do you get players to stay hungry?

and finally if you could sit down with any player/coach who would that be?

amongst others

You can also check out our previous episode here and connect with him through his Instagram.

For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast

For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Elliot Cockrell is the lead Sport Therapist at Plymouth Raiders, a professional basketball team in the British Basketball League (BBL), a personal trainer at Marjon University Plymouth's Sport and Health Centre. But not forgetting is also the founder of Machine Rehab. In the episode we spoke about: - How has his role evolved over the last 3 months? - Detraining, has anyone brought this up? (There are many variations of this); but people have asked what can I do in this time (want to improve or feel like they have lost) but some of the questions have been; how do I improve my vertical high, improve my running time, recommendations to support a transition to a different type of training - How do you create a stimulus with only access to a home gym or bodyweight? - Strength is the best form of injury prevention - The Copenhagen exercise prevents abductor injuries ("So let's bulletproof them") - Cause for concern with shoulder issues - Why are the back and rotator cuffs overlooked within training? - Ethan Pace asked 'Is it productive or counter-productive to train while sore?' - Why do people struggle with a deload phase? (Lowering of weight to help with sustainable results) - Why runners and/or cyclists shouldn't increase their mileage by more than 10% a week - Why is it a bad idea to foam roller the IT Band? (And what you should do instead) Amongst others

You can learn more about Elliot via his website machinerehab.com and connect with him on instagram.

For more information about The Mindset Athlete by connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast

For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Ci is a professional volleyball player, having competed in the top leagues of Europe for 10 years, including Germany, Italy, Turkey and France, with a Champions League silver medal to boot. She was part of the London 2012 Team GB Olympic volleyball squad, as well as working on the media side for NBC at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Now she is combining her love for photography, broadcasting and volleyball on her YouTube channel, as well as on the mic for 'The Ace Space' Podcast.

In the episode we spoke about:

- Which was the best country to play in and why?

- Which was the most fulfilling, your 4 years at the University of Miami, competing in Champions League Final or London 2012 Olympics

- Do athletes that go to a school such as Miami, are they held to higher standard because of the brand? Such as "The U"

- Childlike mentality; "You don't know what you don't know"

- Underdog mentality

- The "Cheat step"

- What have you used to keep yourself grounded during lockdown?

- Is volleyball more 'sportsmanlike' or 'gamesmanlike' then other sports?

- Does sport help you to compartmentalise?

among others

You can learn more about Ci via her Youtube Channel and connect with her on Instagram.

For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast

For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Shay is an expert coach and speaker on confidence and mindset for female athletes. Having worked with hundreds of youth female athletes and college teams from across the country, she's empowered girls from all walks of life to strengthen self-belief to play and live confidently.

As the founder of Alpha Girl Soccer Academy, host of the Alpha Girl Soccer Podcast, and Author of the best-selling book "She the Confident," Shay is widely regarded for her insights on confidence and mindset by parents and coaches around the country.

After overcoming her own struggles of self-doubt and lack of confidence, she knew that it was her life's calling to provide female athletes with the coaching that she wished she had. Shay is dedicating her life to empowering female athletes to uncover their greatest superpower of all, allowing them to break free from their limitations and achieve their biggest dreams.

In the episode we spoke about:

- Where does that self-doubt come from?

- The mindset of boys and girls is totally different

- There is a difference between comparison and competition

- Fear of making mistakes and scared of being yelled at

- Communication is key

- How to keep confidence and competition on an equal footing

among others

You can learn more about Shay via her website alphagirlonline.com and connect with her on instagram.

For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast

For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Bryan is a 30 year old below knee amputee, biathlon athlete for the AFPST and GB development team as well as being a sprint kayaker for Wey kayking club in Guildford, England.

"Be the best you instead of the worse someone else, as long as you happy with yourself then be happy"

You can connect with Bryan through Instagram.

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For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram