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Welcome to the 100th episode of the Mental Metal Podcast! 🎉 In this special milestone episode, host Matt Thomann sits down with his son, Lane Thomann, to explore the powerful philosophy of "Live Your 100."Join us as Lane shares hi...

Welcome to this episode of The Mental Mettle Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of basketball training with our special guest, Brandon Heyen of Heyen Hoops. In this enlightening conversation, Brandon shares his insights on "The Right...

The Monthly Mettle Challenge continues!  Coach Matt Thomann takes you on a journey to explore the impact of our digital habits on mental well-being.   Also, hear a real coaching session with LSCC coach Greg Fiebig.   Matt's wife,...

Welcome back to The Mental Mettle Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, host Coach Matt Thomann sits down with Terrell Washington, a seasoned sports trainer and founder of Grindhouse Sports Training. Join us as they dive deep into Terrell's inspiring jo...

In this episode, we sit down with Bryce Barnes, a remarkable athlete whose journey from a small-town kid to a standout player at the University of Illinois highlights the power of culture and teamwork. Join us as we explore how Bryce's upbringi...

In this episode of The Mental Mettle Podcast, host Matt Thomann sits down with Brad Dixon, head football coach and athletic director at Camp Point Central, to explore the transformative concept of sprint-based football. Discover how this innova...

Welcome to The Mental Mettle Podcast! In this episode, Coach Matt Thomann speaks with Coach Kelsey Mueller, head coach of the Normal West Wildcats volleyball team.The discussion focuses on Kelsey’s perspective that using running as punis...

In this captivating episode of the Mental Mettle Podcast, host Coach Matt Thomann sits down with Ryan Clanton, the Offensive Line Coach for Iowa State Cyclones. Together, they delve into the essential concept of "hitting the wall" — a critical ...

Welcome back to the Monthly Mettle Challenge! In this episode, we dive into the transformative practice of fasting, exploring how it’s not just about giving up food, but about gaining clarity, resilience, and a deeper spiritual connectio...

In this enlightening episode of The Mental Metal Podcast, host Coach Matt Thomann welcomes Clint Burris, head coach of the women’s basketball team at Olney Central College. Together, they dive into the vital role of empowerment and mental tough...

In this compelling episode of the Mental Mettle Podcast, host Coach Matt Thomann welcomes Jarrett Brown, the head coach of East Peoria boys basketball. Join us as Jarrett shares his incredible journey of transformation through faith, highlighti...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Mental Mettle Podcast with your host, Coach Thomann! In this inspiring interview, we sit down with Blake Yager, a former collegiate athlete turned team chaplain, who shares his incredible journe...

The Monthly Mettle Challenge continues!  In this episode learn how Coach Thomann plans to use Biblical reading and prayer to develop toughness and forge his mettle.  Certified Coach Len Anspach join in to help Matt develop insight and...

In this episode of The Mental Mettle Podcast, Coach Matt Thomann sits down with Dee-Mack Football Coach Cody Myers to explore what makes it truly special to be a Chief. From celebrating student-athlete achievements to creating a cultur...

Join Coach Matt Thomann in this inspiring episode of the Mental Mettle Podcast as he interviews Mike Kohl, head football coach and athletic director at Bradley Bourbonnais High School. Discover the powerful concept of "mudita," the joy in celeb...

In this episode of The Mental Mettle Podcast, Coach Thomann dives into the transformative power of gratitude as the focus of January's Monthly Mental Mettle Challenge. Featuring insights from a live coaching session with Megan Gilmore—founder o...

In this episode, Coach Troy Allen shares his invaluable insights on building stronger teams and supporting coaches for long-term success. With a focus on developing both athletes and coaching staff, Troy discusses the importance of fostering a ...

In this episode, Pastor Ryan Weaver shares his powerful insights on developing holistic mental toughness by integrating mind, body, and spirit. Through personal stories and lessons on faith, resilience, and self-reflection, Ryan challenges us t...

In this holiday-themed episode of The Mental Mettle Podcast, Coach Thomann helps you tackle your "inner Grinch"—that voice inside that sabotages your happiness and growth. Just like the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas...

In this episode of The Mental Mettle Podcast, Coach Thomann talks with Luke Carmody, the inspiring leader behind one of the most remarkable turnarounds in high school football. Last year, his team finished 0-9; this year, they achieved...

 Unlock the secrets to success both on and off the court with Coach Thomann's ACE mentality—Attitude, Communication, and Effort. This episode dives deep into controlling the controllables, building mental toughness, and using basketball as...

Coach Mueller won a State Championship with Deer Creek-Mackinaw, an all-time program in IHSA, and he now coaches a program that he had to build from scratch. Regardless of the situation, he understands that building relationships is key to buil...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Steven Rankin as he shares his transformative journey from a struggling athlete to a passionate trainer. In this episode, we dive into the challenges he faced in sports, the injuries that shaped his pa...

 In this episode of The Mental Mettle Podcast, Coach Mike Burris joins Coach Thomann to share his journey of building a winning culture from the ground up. Burris, assistant coach for IU Indy men’s basketball, discusses the import...