
The Sports Mastermind
The Sports Mastermind is the premier sports psychology podcast. We break down and lay out step-by-step instructions teaching you how to implement the fundamentals of sports psychology. Each segment focuses on breaking down a specific element in 10 minutes or less.The content is relevant for young athletes all the way to the pros. The mental development of athletes applies to all sports, genders, levels and abilities. We break down complicated topics into easy to digest and implement segments. Internationally recognized expert Laura Ratto combines her experiences as a former professional athlete with her experience in the domestic and international sports industry to help athletes reach their full potential and optimize performance. She utilizes her Master’s Degree and CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) to develop programs for Olympic training centers, college curriculum and published works to help individuals in their quest to excel at every level. Laura Ratto teaches at several colleges including Cyamaca, Southwestern, and USK where she developed curriculum for an emphasis in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology for Kinesiology majors.
Episodes
E53: Confidence Series - Players - How to Build Confidence After a Bad Practice

E52: Confidence Series - Coaches - How to Build Confidence in Your Athletes

E51: PETTLEP Series - Basketball - Shooting a Free Throw

E50: PETTLEP Series - Beach Volleyball - Serving a Ball

E49: PETTLEP Series - Soccer - Shooting a Penalty Kick

E48: PETTLEP Series - Baseball - Hitting a Pitch

E47: PETTLEP series - Volleyball

E46: PETTLEP Series - Introduction - What is it?!?!

E45: How to Self-Motivate (Increasing Internal Motivation)

E43: How Do You Stay Motivated In Difficult Situations - Words Matter

E42: Decision Making - When You Are Learning a New Skill

E41: What Is Your Purpose? Finding Your Ikigai - Maccabi Series Closing Thoughts

E38: Strategies for Working with Mixed Skill Levels From the Coach Perspective - Maccabi Series

E37: Making the Most of a New Experience - Maccabi Series

E36: What is Your Compliment Sandwich Made of? - Effective Coach Communication.

E35: Communicating With Your Coach When You Think They're Wrong

E34: Communicating With Teammates During Critical Moments

E33: Communication With a Teammate in Partner Sports

E32: How to Reward Yourself for Reaching Goals
