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Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best!
This podcast is designed to help people take back control of their mind and body in high-pressure situations. We primarily focus on athletic situations usually spend time talking with athletes and coaches about how to use these tools in an athletic setting. However, we firmly believe that these are tools and skills that you will be able to use for the rest of your life in any situation or setting that causes your mind or body to get off track. Whether that is losing focus to distractions, losing confidence, that little voice in the back of your mind creating doubt, or wondering if you have what it takes, we use tools and strategies backed by cognitive brain research and neuropsychology to help YOU take back control and perform at your best when it matters the most.
Episodes
133 episodes
#133 - From .500 to Sectional Champs: How Mental Training Changed South Ripley Basketball with Tom Beach
In just one season, South Ripley went from a middle-of-the-pack team to a 19–0 start, a #1 ranking, and a sectional championship. The difference? A full commitment to mental training.Assistant coach Tom Beach, a 40-year coaching v...
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Episode 133
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#132 - Positive Intelligence Pt. 3 w/ Brenna Munson
Your life moves in the strongest direction of your thoughts – a powerful truth that forms the foundation of this eye-opening conclusion to our Positive Intelligence series. What if all your distress was self-generated? What if you could transfo...
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#131 - Positive Intelligence Pt. 2 w/ Brenna Munson
Ever wondered why that voice in your head keeps sabotaging your performance? In this revealing exploration of Chapters 3 and 4 from "Positive Intelligence," we dive deep into understanding the mental saboteurs that derail even the most talented...
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Episode 131
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36:09
#130 - Positive Intelligence Pt. 1 w/ Brenna Munson
What if the biggest obstacle to your performance isn’t physical—but the voice in your head?In this first episode of our 3-part series on Positive Intelligence, former Division I gymnast Brenna Munson joins us to explore how mast...
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Episode 130
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38:53
#129 - Tommy Richardson - Excellence Over Success: Coaching the Total Athlete
What does it take to develop a champion—not just on the scoreboard, but in life? Coach Tommy Richardson brings 60+ years of wisdom to this question, revealing a framework that transforms athletes from the inside out.At 88 years young, R...
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Episode 129
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46:31
#128 - Don Thomas: Beyond Talent-What It Really Takes to Succeed in Football
From walk-on to the NFL, Don Thomas's journey is a masterclass in mental toughness, resilience, and relentless work ethic. He didn’t play football in middle or high school, but after his baseball career ended, he walked on to the University of ...
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Episode 128
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51:06
#127 - The Art of Coaching: Jackson Lantz on Communication, Organization, and Leadership
At just 24, Jackson Lantz carries the coaching wisdom of someone twice his age. A former multi-sport athlete at Hamilton Southeastern High School and a Division I football player at Ball State, Jackson quickly transitioned from athlete to coach...
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Episode 127
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34:46
#126 - From Court to Career: Eddie Gill's Journey of Resilience, Mental Strength, and Giving Back
Eddie's journey from the basketball court to the world of financial services and broadcasting offers a compelling narrative of resilience and adaptation. Formerly with the Indiana Pacers, Eddie shares how basketball provided solace following th...
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Episode 126
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28:03
#125 - Preparing For a High School Football State Championship
Coach Miracle asked if I could do a video for the players this week so that they could come back to it through out the week if needed as Westfield prepares to play in the 6A State Championship on Friday. We go through a quick review of the Focu...
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Episode 125
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22:18
#124 - FC Pt 6: Real world stress and burnout at work. Can the Focus Cycle still work?
High school volleyball coach Lucy Grenda reached out to me with a simple text after I completed a team session with the high school team she helps coach, "Sometimes when I use my self talk in those anxious moments, I feel like it doesn't work t...
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Episode 124
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32:17
#123 - FC Pt 5: Little League World Series Example - Conversation with Caleb and Noah
Join youth baseball stars Caleb and Noah as they take center stage, sharing how they leverage the Focus Cycle framework to conquer performance anxiety and excel in the Little League World Series. In this episode, we dive deep into the essential...
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Episode 123
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42:37
#122 - FC Pt 4: What if "taking a deep breath" doesn't work?
Have your athletes ever come to you saying, “I tried the breathing, but it didn’t work”? In this episode of Coaching Minds, we tackle exactly that—what to do when athletes struggle with using breathing techniques during competition. We...
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Episode 122
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27:52
#121 - Focus Cycle Pt 3: What if "positive self-talk" doesn't work?
What if your Go-To Statement doesn't work? What if positive self-talk feels fake, forced, or you just don't believe it? In this episode, we tackle the tough questions athletes face when self-talk strategies seem to fall flat. We dive deep into ...
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Episode 121
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27:22
#120 - Focus Cycle Pt 2: What if I'm having trouble focusing on what I choose?
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the Focus Cycle, exploring what to do when athletes struggle to implement this powerful tool during competition. Coaches, you’ve laid the groundwork, but now it’s time to troubleshoot. Whether you...
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Episode 120
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23:49
#119 - Focus Cycle Pt 1: Perform at your best in high-pressure situations
Back in 2014, my head coach, Jake Gilbert, walked into a quarterback meeting where we were doing some mental training. He looked at what we were doing and said, “We have to do this for the entire team.” I remember thinking, I don’t know how...
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#118 - The Process of Developing a Culture of Mental Toughness with Josh Miracle
Explore the essential elements of mental toughness in sports with Westfield's head coach, Josh Miracle, in this insightful episode. We delve into the processes and strategies necessary to build a resilient sports program, examining the incremen...
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Episode 118
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45:28
#117 - Evaluating Your Golf Routines 2.0
This episode is a raw tool that Ben started using with a golfer who was not happy with her routine. She felt like her mind was wandering too much during her rounds and the distractions were taking away from her game. At some point this will be ...
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Episode 117
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23:49
#116 - Success in Sports and Entrepreneurship with Dre Baldwin
Have you ever wondered what fuels the relentless drive of athletes and entrepreneurs alike? Dre Baldwin, the mastermind behind Work On Your Game Inc., pulls back the curtain on the power of mental toughness that's essential for triumphing in bo...
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Episode 116
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36:43
#115 - Brad Ritter: School of Grit
When Brad, the mastermind behind the School of Grit, agreed to join us, I knew it was an opportunity to share a profound narrative of human resilience. His journey through the unforgiving Kokoro Camp, where he faced a 50-hour crucible that test...
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Episode 115
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51:23
#114 - Our Story, Our Vision, Our Mission
Want to learn more about who Ben is and what Mental Training Plan is all about? This is a great place to start!Join Ben Carnes on his transformative journey, ignited by a pivotal moment in high school sports in 1999. From struggling to ...
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Episode 114
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28:37
#113 - Crafting Champions and Building Brotherhood: Inside the Triumph of Westfield's Football Legacy with Coach Jake Gilbert
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Westfield's football program alongside Coach Jake Gilbert. From struggles to triumphs, this story paints a picture of a team that went from underdogs to champions, united by a simple motto: "ou...
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Episode 113
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50:09
#112 - Years 1 & 2 coaching football at a small high school: Jeremy Fendley and Dan Douglas
Discover the secrets to transforming a high school sports team from average to exceptional with insights from two seasoned coaches. As we welcome Coach Fendley and Coach Dan Douglas to our Coaching Minds podcast, they share their unique perspec...
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#111 - Isaac "fails" to run a marathon and overcomes adversity
Ever pushed your limits and hit a wall, only to find a deep well of resilience you never knew you had? Zeke does just that and more as he recounts his grueling experiences at the Chicago and Indianapolis Monumental Marathons. With each stride a...
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#110 - OTS #3: Navigating the Transfer Portal-Loyalty and Team Culture
On The Spot: Where the questions are pulled on the spot, no prep time just raw honest answers on the spot. Are the tides turning in college football team-building? Strap in as we tackle the game-changing dynamics of the transfer portal and its ...
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Episode 110
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22:26
#109 - Matt Comer's Rim to Rim To Rim turns into a 100K in the Grand Canyon
Have you ever faced a challenge so daunting it transformed you? This week, we're joined by the extraordinary Matt Comer, who shares the raw and real experiences from his rim-to-rim-to-rim run of the Grand Canyon that actually ended up being a 1...
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Episode 109
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