Coaching the Athletic Mind
This podcast teaches you how to improve your mental performance whether you're an athlete, parent or coach. You'll learn how to quiet your inner critic so you can excel on the field!
Coaching the Athletic Mind
Latest Episodes
Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast Episode 43 - Book Review: Grit - The Power of Passion & Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
Megan Weaver hosts Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast and shares takeaways from Angela Duckworth’s book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, explaining grit as passion plus perseverance for long-term goals. Using West Point’s “Beast Bar...
Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast Episode 42 - Being the "BEST"
In episode 42 of Coaching the Athletic Mind, host Megan Weaver shares updates about her kids then addresses a common athlete mindset: “I just want to be the best.” Weaver explains that this goal can motivate extra effort, but often becomes harm...
Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast - Podcast #41 - Embracing New Sports in College: Anna's Journey from Softball to Rugby
In episode 41 of Coaching the Athletic Mind, host Megan Weaver interviews Siena College student Anna about stepping outside comfort zones in college. Anna, a former high school softball player who put heavy pressure on herself and struggled wit...
Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast - Episode 40 - Navigating Tough Decisions
In episode 40 of Coaching the Athletic Mind, host Megan Weaver reflects on the mental load coaches carry, and describes her own worry during travel-ball tryout season as players chose other teams. She then teaches decision paralysis using a coa...
Coaching the Athletic Mind Podcast - Episode 39 - Post-Season Mindset: Reflect, Reset, Recharge
Podcast host Megan Weaver recaps the end of her softball season, noting burnout after coaching about 61 games while parenting three kids. She confesses a tech mistake: a great guest interview was lost when a Zoom recording auto-deleted after 30...