Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!

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1. #104 - Improving Athlete Focus

   16 Aug 2023 · 25 min · Episode 104

   In this episode of Coaching Minds, we delve into the intricacies of enhancing athlete focus and performance. We explore the science behind concentration, introducing tools like concentration grids and activities…

2. #103 - From Grief to Resilience: A Discussion with Liz Howard

   16 Jul 2023 · 53 min · Episode 103

   Losing a season due to injury, loosing a teammate who moves away, losing a loved one, coach, or teammate who tragically passes away...the list is endless and the topic can feel overwhelming. How can coaches help the…

3. #102 - Improving Athlete Confidence

   20 Jun 2023 · 38 min · Episode 102

   As coaches, we have all seen confidence's crucial role in an athlete's performance, mindset, and overall success. Through engaging discussions and expert insights, we provide valuable strategies and practical tips for…

4. #101 - Ben Smith: Coaching Strong

   9 Jun 2023 · 46 min

   This week we welcome Ben Smith as he dives deep into the topic of coaches reclaiming control over their physical health after their playing days are over. Transitioning from a career on the field to a role on the…

5. #100 - Ace the Mental Game: Elevating Tennis Performance with Coach Trudy Coler

   31 May 2023 · 37 min · Episode 100

   In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of building mental toughness within tennis teams, a factor often overlooked yet crucial to success on the court. We're joined by Trudy Coler, a seasoned coach who has…

6. #99 - TENNIS: Complete Mental Training Program

   19 May 2023 · 40 min · Episode 99

   In this episode, we look at how tennis coaches can design a comprehensive mental training program for their entire team. We talk through our Foundation Program that we have available in the MTP Academy that covers: 1.…

7. #98 - GOLF: Complete Mental Training Program

   19 May 2023 · 41 min · Episode 98

   This week we look at how golf coaches can design a comprehensive mental training program for their entire team. We talk through our Foundation Program that we have available in the MTP Academy that covers: 1. Road Map…

8. #97 - BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Complete Mental Training Program

   9 May 2023 · 30 min · Episode 97

   This week we look at how baseball and softball coaches can design a comprehensive mental training program for their entire team. We talk through our Foundation Program that we have available in the MTP Academy that…

9. #96 - Competing for Championships and Dealing With Setbacks in Soccer: Spencer Glass

   2 May 2023 · 26 min · Episode 96

   Spencer Glass, a former college soccer player who went through redshirting, injuries, and the disappointment of falling short on the national championship stage, sits down with us to share his story. Spencer discusses…

10. #95 FOOTBALL: Complete Mental Training Program

    25 Apr 2023 · 1 h 08 min · Episode 95

    How can coaches develop a complete mental training program specifically for their football program? This episode begins a new chapter for the Coaching Minds Podcast as we shift our focus to helping coaches implement…

11. #94 - YOU Can Coach The Mind

    3 Feb 2023 · 55 min

    In this episode of the Coaching Minds Podcast, Ben takes listeners on a journey through his personal experiences as an athlete, coach, and mental performance coach. From the lessons learned to the advancements in…

12. #93-Fighting Through Adversity (4 Torn ACL's): Kamryn Babb - Ohio State WR and 2x Team Captain

    5 Dec 2022 · 30 min · Episode 93

    Kamryn Babb has battled through the pain and heartache of seeing his athletic hopes and dreams be crushed by a torn ACL not once, not twice, not three, but four separate times. This week we sit down with Kamryn to…

13. #92 - OTS 2: Why is Zeek so positive? Why is building team unity in the weight room important?

    21 Nov 2022 · 38 min · Episode 92

    This is the second installment of On The Spot, where Ben and Zeek ask questions on the spot, with no planned-out content ahead of time, just honest conversation. At the 1:35 mark, Ben asks Zeek why he is so positive…

14. #91 - Coaching the mental side of the game: Steve Sebolt

    14 Nov 2022 · 1 h 00 min · Episode 91

    Steve Sebolt is a mental fitness coach from the east coast who helps individuals establish their principles, passion, and purpose. Steve has utilized the Focus Cycle framework within his own life and has also seen it…

15. #90 - When your playing days end - Justin Glass

    7 Nov 2022 · 44 min · Episode 90

    Imagine talking to MLB scouts about signing bonuses as a high school player but never getting a chance to play at the next level...even after a very successful D1 college career. In this very real conversation, Justin…

16. #89 - Mental and physical toughness from an athletic trainer perspective: Dee Mahoney

    31 Oct 2022 · 24 min · Episode 89

    Dee Mahoney played NCAA Division I softball at Oregon State University. She graduated in 1985 and completed graduate work at the University of Miami (Fla.). She then began her career with USA Track & Field. Spent 25…

17. #88 OTS1: Aaron Judge, pressure situations, & perfection

    24 Oct 2022 · 44 min · Episode 88

    On The Spot (OTS) is our new segment that will be mixed in from time to time. No preparation, no script, just questions asked ON THE SPOT with Ben and Zeek about topics relevant to what's going on right now in the…

18. #87-Reflecting on a career: George Gilbert HOF HS Football Coach

    10 Oct 2022 · 37 min · Episode 87 · Explicit

    In this week's episode, we sit down with Indiana High School Football Hall of Fame head coach George Gilbert to talk about things he has learned throughout his career. In this episode, we talk about how he got his…

19. #86-Controlling your perception

    30 Sep 2022 · 49 min · Episode 86

    Our perception of any given situation is determined by four main factors: the filter through which we see it, how we frame it, how we evaluate it, and how we respond to it. The filter is our individual lens on the…

20. #85 Overwhelmed, Exhausted, Burned out, and 3 Ways You Can Take Back Control

    15 Sep 2022 · 33 min · Episode 85

    Full disclosure to start this post...this is not advice from some expert who has everything figured out. This is simply a look into a very difficult time in Ben's life, some ways he dealt with anxiety, and some of the…

21. #84 - The Psychological Side of Real Estate with Jeff and Debra Wilson

    18 Jan 2022 · 34 min

    This week we sit down with Jeff and Debra Wilson who are on the Wilson Team with Keller Williams in Indianapolis. Purchasing a home is one of the largest purchases (both financially and emotionally) that a couple or…

22. #83 - Custom Shoe Designer for NBA players: Brett Golliff - PART II

    11 Jan 2022 · 26 min · Episode 83

    Welcome back to Part II of our conversation with Brett Golliff. If you missed Part I, be sure to go back and check that out first. This week's conversation shifts from designing Corvette interiors to designing custom…

23. #82 - Global Color & Trim Design Manager for Chevrolet: Brett Golliff - PART I

    4 Jan 2022 · 23 min · Episode 82

    At first glance, the field of art & design seems worlds away from high-performance athletes. However, as Brett Golliff (Global Color & Trim Design Manager for Chevrolet) shares in this week's episode, there is plenty…

24. #81 - Performing in the real world: Josh Bryant Part II

    27 Dec 2021 · 25 min · Episode 81

    This week's episode is a continuation of the start of our conversation with Josh Bryant last week. Josh continues to discuss building relationships and other topics that tie both sports and running your own business…

25. #80 - Real World Pressure Situations w/ Josh Bryant Part I

    21 Dec 2021 · 33 min · Episode 80

    This week we dive into our first episode that examines the link between lessons learn in athletics that can be applied to the real world with Ben's good friend Josh Bryant. Josh was a very successful athlete growing…

26. #79 - Clutch Time

    14 Dec 2021 · 20 min · Episode 79

    In this week's episode started with the question that was asked of us "who is the most clutch player of all time?" Rather than diving into that argument, we shifted the question to "what can we learn from some of the…

27. #78 - Top 10 Mindset/Mental Toughness Books

    7 Dec 2021 · 13 min · Episode 78

    From time to time we are asked for recommendations on books to read or give as a gift. With the holiday season coming up, we thought this would be a good time to put together our Top Ten! • Thinking, Fast and Slow -…

28. #77 - The Power of Gratitude & Being a Grateful Athlete

    30 Nov 2021 · 20 min · Episode 77

    Research is very clear that there are measurable and tangible benefits to having a grateful attitude. In the world of performance, gratitude can help you shift from a negative internal focus to an external positive…

29. #76 Building Courage in the Presence of Fear

    23 Nov 2021 · 25 min · Episode 76

    Courage is not the absence of fear, but moving forward in the face of fear. Simply typing that into a Google search will bring back all kinds of quote results accredited to all kinds of famous people. Despite that…

30. #75 - Mental Training Services We Offer for Athletes

    16 Nov 2021 · 20 min · Episode 75

    We receive a lot of questions about what our training programs look like for mental performance. We work with teams and athletes from all over the country and today we take a look at how those programs are set up so…

31. #74 - What is "The Process" and how do we focus on it?

    9 Nov 2021 · 15 min · Episode 74

    Many of us have either heard a coach tell us to "focus on the process" or maybe we have said it ourselves. In this week's episode, Ben takes a look at what specifically this includes and how we can do a better job of…

32. #73 - Adrenaline and control on the mound with Mark Walther

    2 Nov 2021 · 34 min · Episode 73

    From national championship pitcher to coach, recruiter, and now Director Of Operations at Pro X Athlete Development, Mark Walther has had first-hand experience when it comes to handling intensity and adrenaline on the…

33. #72 - Leadership with State Championship QB Andy Sweet

    26 Oct 2021 · 26 min · Episode 73

    Andy Sweet didn't walk into his high school locker room a five-star recruit or even the most talented player, but through hard work and incredible leadership over four years he was able to lead them to his high…

34. #71 - Does venting do more harm than good?

    19 Oct 2021 · 18 min · Episode 71

    When something bad happens, do you have a tendency to vent to other people? Do you feel the need to "get it off of your chest" when something happens to you? What if that was doing more harm than good? In this episode,…

35. #70 - Stages of change

    12 Oct 2021 · 32 min · Episode 70

    In this episode, we take a look at research published by Virginia Tech that looks at the necessary steps or stages of change. These include: Stage One: Precontemplation Stage Two: Contemplation Stage Three:…

36. #69 - Focus Cycle: Controlling your mind and body in Big Moments

    5 Oct 2021 · 19 min · Episode 69

    Welcome back!! Today Ben and Zeke chat about Ben's book Focus Cycle: a guide to controlling your mind and body in Big Moments. Today's episode takes a look at the science behind controlling your mind and body during…

37. #68 - Enjoy Your Summer

    29 Jun 2021 · 3:46 · S5 E68

    Unfortunately, we had to postpone our final episode until after our summer break. We will be back this fall with more information designed to help you perform at a higher level! Connect with us online or learn more at…

38. #67 - The psychology of the Air Raid Offense with Hal Mumme and Stan Bedwell

    22 Jun 2021 · 22 min · S5 E67

    This week we sit down with the godfather of the air raid offense Hal Mumme and European Hall of Fame quarterback Stan Bedwell to talk about the impact that this style of offense has on the psyche of its players. Here…

39. #66 - How to push your percieved limits and achieve more with Matt Fitzgerald

    15 Jun 2021 · 30 min · S5 E66

    This week we chat with Matt Fitzgerald, author of How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle about how to push past the perceived limits of the human body. Science has proven the body's…

40. #65 - Preparation. State champ & college golfer Jocelyn Bruch

    8 Jun 2021 · 23 min · S5 E65

    Just "hoping" you will be at your best when it matters the most isn't a strategy. This week we sit down with Jocelyn Bruch to hear how she prepares her swing, strategy, mind, and body to perform at a high level during…

41. #64 - Referees have to perform under pressure too!

    1 Jun 2021 · 40 min · S5 E64

    This week we sit down with the National Coordinator of Men's Basketball Officiating J.D. Collins to talk about the mental side of refereeing one of sports biggest stages. A former Final Four referee, Collins now works…

42. #63 - Nutrition with Sarah Grippi

    25 May 2021 · 23 min · S5 E63

    In this week's episode, we chat with Sarah Grippi to discuss how she helps her clients plan out their nutrition and hydration to help maximize their performance. You can contact her through her website…

43. #62 - Own up to weaknesses so you can start improving

    18 May 2021 · 33 min · S5 E62

    In our final episode of the DO HARD THINGS series, Ben takes on the very uncomfortable topic of being overweight. Ben talks about why he is going to get healthy and some goals he has set now that he has decided it is…

44. #61 - Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim w/ Matt Comer

    11 May 2021 · 43 min · S5 E61

    In this week's episode, we continue looking at our topic of doing hard things and sit down with Matt Comer to chat about his journey at the Grand Canyon. Millions of people visit the Grand Canyon each year. A very…

45. #60 - You CAN do hard things!

    4 May 2021 · 28 min · S5 E60

    Today we look at the science behind pushing ourselves past perceived limits. Connect with us online or learn more at mentaltrainingplan.com Are you an ATHLETE looking to take your training to the next level? Check out…

46. #59 - Zeke runs a marathon

    27 Apr 2021 · 39 min · S5 E59

    This week we start our new series all about doing hard things and Zeke takes us through his journey to train for and run a marathon. We dive into his training, things that went well, and some things that did not go so…

47. #58 - Mental side of wife, mother, & administrator: Carmen Carnes

    20 Apr 2021 · 41 min · Episode 58

    In this week's episode, I sit down with my wife to discuss how she uses some of the tools we discuss on the podcast in her own life. We cover dealing with our own children, students at school, tough conversations with…

48. #57 - Brian Polian: Coaching Gen Z

    13 Apr 2021 · 25 min · Episode 57

    This week we sit down with Notre Dame special teams coordinator and associate head coach Brian Polian. Coach Polian grew up around the game of football and has spent most of his life as a player or coach of the game.…

49. #56 - Assigning value to people's opinions

    6 Apr 2021 · 28 min · Episode 56

    In today's world of social media, opinions are all over the place. How do you know who you should listen to? What do you do when negative comments are thrown your way? In this episode we look at: • Is the opinion…

50. #55 - How do you know this stuff actually works?

    30 Mar 2021 · 38 min · Episode 55

    Today's episode is a deeper look into some of the science behind: • How focus affects performance. • How self-talk impacts performance. • How your body reacts to pressure situations. • How emotions are generated •…