The My360Mindset Show

In this episode of the My 360 Mindset podcast, Alejandro Macario, a human performance coach with the Baltimore Orioles, discusses his journey in baseball and the importance of mental skills. He talks about his experience playing multiple sports as a kid and how he eventually focused on baseball. Alejandro emphasizes the support and encouragement he received from his parents throughout his career. He also shares his progression in understanding and applying mental skills, from making adjustments game to game, to at-bat to at-bat, and finally pitch to pitch. He highlights the importance of building a strong foundation of mental skills early in an athlete's career. In this conversation, Mike Chaves and Alejandro Macario discuss the importance of building routines and preparation in sports. They emphasize the power of being present in the moment and having confidence in one's preparation. They also discuss the transition from playing to working in baseball and the importance of finding passions outside of work to maintain a work-life balance. Alejandro shares his role as a minor league human performance coach for the Baltimore Orioles and his approach to working with athletes. The conversation concludes with Alejandro offering advice to his younger self and emphasizing the importance of being present and embracing failure.

In this conversation, Coach Mike and Nate Florence discuss Nate's baseball journey, from playing in high school to college and eventually playing professionally. They also touch on the importance of mental skills in the game of baseball, particularly during injury rehabilitation. Nate emphasizes the need to control emotions, stay focused on goals, and be comfortable being uncomfortable. He also highlights the importance of preparation and how it can boost confidence. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights into the mental side of baseball and the lessons learned from Nate's experiences. In this conversation, Nate Florence and Mike Chaves Jr discuss the importance of preparation and routine in achieving success in baseball. They emphasize the need to develop a routine that works for each individual player, both physically and mentally. They also stress the importance of being comfortable with being uncomfortable and learning from failure. They caution against attaching one's identity to results and emphasize the need to focus on the process rather than the outcome. Finally, they encourage young players to seek advice from trusted sources who have achieved success in the game.

In this conversation, PGA professional Matt Bradbury joins Coach Mike to discuss mental skills in golf. Matt shares his journey in golf, starting with his first interaction with the game at 15 years old. They discuss the importance of the mental game in golf and how it can impact performance. Matt shares his experience with the mental game, including overcoming struggles and learning to stay focused and consistent. They also discuss the pre-shot routine and the importance of knowing oneself and executing one's own game. In this conversation, Matthew Bradbury, a PGA golf professional, discusses the importance of focusing on one's own game and playing to one's strengths. He emphasizes the need for a long-term approach to improvement and the understanding that success takes time and effort. Matthew also shares insights into the preparation and mental aspects of playing in a tournament, including studying the course, creating a game plan, and staying focused on the next shot. He highlights the value of having other passions and interests outside of golf to maintain a balanced perspective and cope with the ups and downs of the game.

In this episode, MJ, an experienced Mental Skills coach who specializes in neurodivergent training, discusses how ADHD works in addition to some important reminders for student-athletes. visit us at www.my360mindset.com for more info.

In this episode, Dr. Tony Tucci, PsyD, helps athletes and coaches understand how to become a more effective leader.

Former Impact Sports Lab mental skills coach shares insights from his past two years working with fighter pilots in the U.S. Air Force. Great conversation on performance mindset training in high pressure situations. www.my360mindset.com

Great conversation on leadership with Vaughn Williams, Director of Athletics at Bentley University. 

We had a chance to catch up with Mary Shimko, the Brandeis Women's Soccer Head Coach. In this episode, we cover the various types of leaders and break down important skills and traits to help you become a more effective leader in school, sport, and life.

In this episode, we speak with Julie Hubbard, one of the most well respected physical therapists in New England. Julie is a former college standout who played soccer at Penn State and UConn. 

Four ACL surgeries later and current owner of New England Return to Sport, we were lucky enough to connect with Julie and discuss what she experienced as an athlete in addition to some advice for others looking to regain confidence after being sidelined.