Mind-Design Sports
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOur podcasts will provide greater insight into any highlighted topic related to sport psychology. The host, Brandon Shintani, will be chatting with guest speakers ranging from student-athletes to professionals. Some notable guests include Ron White and Graham Betchart. In addition, Jonny Mondo and Elliot Steinberg have a spinoff podcast, Sports-Mind Avenue, where they discuss current events in sports and the psychological connection. If you want to learn about the mental aspect of sports, these podcasts are for you! Check out our website for more tips here: https://www.mind-designsports.org/
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Mental Fitness, Burnout, and Breathwork - EP36 w/ Sun Sachs of Rewire Fitness
March 28, 2023 02:41 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, Brandon speaks with Sun Sachs, one of the founders at Rewire Fitness, about how mental fitness can help young athletes. Rewire Fitness has been backed by some of the biggest names in sports, like Under Armour and NBA All-Star Kyle Korver. They speak about common sport psychology topics at a deep level, such as overtraining (and how to avoid it) and the different types of breathing that anybody can utilize. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to check out their webs...
The Mental Side of Race Car Driving - Episode 31 w/ Aditya Swaminathan
July 16, 2022 03:24 - 30 minutes - 28 MBRace car driving can be one of the most dangerous sports out there, so having a sharp mental game is important at all levels of the sport’s competition. Today, Brandon talks with Aditya Swaminathan, a professional 18-year-old race car driver from Bengaluru, India, to discuss his perspective behind the wheel. Timestamps: 0:00 - 4:28 - What is your background in race car driving? What is the format of race car driving competitions? 4:28 - 6:16 - What sets apart race car driving from ...
Balancing Your Plate: Eating Well as an Athlete w/Cynthia Sass
March 07, 2022 12:33 - 43 minutes - 34.1 MBWe've all heard that saying: you are what you eat. As athletes, we place a lot of emphasis on physical health alongside mental health, and a healthy body must be nourished. Today, we sit down with nutritionist Cynthia Sass to discuss the ways the right eating habits can optimize your physicality, as well as how to improve your diet. To find answers to any additional questions, visit cynthiasass.com. Cynthia’s Instagram Cynthia’s Twitter Cynthia’s Email 0:00-2:45 = Introduction of our Gue...
How to Overcome Mental Health Problems During The Pandemic - Jarrod Spencer
February 19, 2022 05:42 - 29 minutes - 67.8 MBIn this podcast, Brandon chats with Jarrod Spencer, who serves as the sports psychologist for several professional teams and individual athletes. The mental health of numerous athletes was affected by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, and Jarrod explains the different impacts of the lockdown while also making recommendations on how to benefit from this at home. 0:00-1:06 = Introduction of our guest for this podcast: Jarrod Spencer 1:07-1:52 = What are some of the complex mental health prob...
Photography in the Sports Industry w/ Billie Weiss
February 11, 2022 16:01 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWhen one thinks about sports, there is a good chance that certain players or teams come to mind. However, one underlooked, but also very important, aspect of the sports industry is photography. A wide range of lessons can come from the artistic side of sports, many of which can not be learned in athletics. Today, Brandon speaks with professional sports photographer Billie Weiss to explore the world of sports photography. 0:00-2:19 = Introduction to Guest Speaker Billie Weiss 2:19-6:10 = Be...
Training Your Brain: Developing Mental Fitness - SportPsychMDs (Torrey Troggio & Armin Hoes)
February 04, 2022 17:19 - 46 minutes - 31.5 MBAs athletes, we spend large portions of our time training our bodies' ability to perform well- our physical fitness- to perfection. But mental fitness can play just as large a role as a well-trained body in athletic success. After all, a good arm is nothing if you freeze up right before the critical moment. What constitutes a mentally fit attitude, especially for student-athletes? In this episode, we dive into this question with psychiatrists Torey Troggio and Armin Hoes of Sports Psych MDs....
Performing for Better Skills: Manage Your Energy - EP13 w/Emily Galvin
January 28, 2022 16:26 - 47 minutes - 24.1 MBAs athletes, we are faced with different kinds of situations every day. These situations may apply unnecessary stress to our lives, whether they concern our teams, coaches, or even ourselves. An important factor in success through these situations is the way you manage your energy. Your energy management strategy can make a drastic difference when tackling problems and striving for a healthier and more productive life. Today we invite Dr. Emily Galvin, a certified mental skills trainer and p...
Young and Powerful: How Teen Athletes Thrive w/ Errol Chandler
November 28, 2021 01:57 - 50 minutes - 80.8 MBAs young athletes and even young people in general, we are often faced with various challenges when it comes to our lives and establishing goals, and keeping ourselves accountable to them. Brandon and Errol touch on some of the challenges they have faced as young entrepreneurs and athletes who have both founded organizations that deal with the mind and sports. They talk about establishing goals, committing to them, dealing with stress and negativity as well as the importance of self-awarenes...
Playing Smart On and Off the Chess Board - Dr. Denise Bouah
November 13, 2021 05:52 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBDr. Denise Bouah is a three time National Women's Chess Champion, Sports Psychologist, and author of "Sport Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts". In this episode, Brandon and Denise discuss the mental and physical side of chess. Denise talks about her new book and the importance of sports psychology in helping young athletes improve their mental game for competition. Denise also shares her own personal methods for dealing with loss and anxiety in...
Performance for Better Skills: Commitment and Its Effect on Mental Health - w/Angus Mugford
October 08, 2021 00:23 - 41 minutes - 38 MBCommitment, according to the Oxford dictionary, is the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity. In order to perform well in sports, one needs to be fully committed and show a lot of passion. Today, we invite Angus Mugford, a director of health performance for over 15 years, whose main focus is to help people reach their mental potential, to speak to us about the importance of commitment for high sports performance. Hope our athletes find this inspiring! 0:00-1:14 = Intro...
Episode 17 Sports Mind Avenue: Yankees Sweep Red Sox And NFL Unpredictable
October 05, 2021 16:21 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBIn Today's episode of the Sports Mind Avenue Podcast, the boys will recap week 3 of the NFL and recap the final week of the MLB regular season. The AL Wild Card spot continues to be a struggle get. Ben and Mondo will bicker about who's better, whether the Red Sox or the Yankees. After the boys argue, they will talk about the winners and losers of week 3 in the NFL. The teams out in LA look like genuine super bowl contenders as the Rams beat the Buccaneers and Chargers beat the Chiefs. In Ben...
The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 15: Fire Alarm Issues, Conference Alliances, and MLB Playoff Push
September 02, 2021 17:38 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBIn Today's episode, the boys talk about the alliance with the Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC as they discuss whether this is good or bad for the NCAA and college sports. In baseball news, we are now one month away from October, and the MLB playoff race is heating up in both leagues as teams like the Yankees and Braves are cooking while the Red Sox and Mets have slipped from previous spots in the standings. Johnny will get to go off on Ben and Elliott, who have roasted Johnny in prior episodes this...
The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 14: USA is #1, NFL Vaccine Talk, and Field of Dreams Game
August 16, 2021 22:32 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBThe US dominates the summer Olympics once again as people doubted them at the beginning of the games. Today we will dive into the US dominance basketball as both the women's and men's teams win gold again. The US women's soccer team wins bronze, and the men's baseball and softball team wins silver. As the COVID19 cases continue to rise, the boys will discuss whether the NFL should be enforcing players to get vaccinated or not. Players like Deandre Hopkins, Cam Newton, and many others have no...
Tactics to Secure Sports Scholarships - EP18 w/Tessa Berger
August 10, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBTessa Berger began her sports journey at the tender age of 5 when she began playing soccer. She went on to become the youngest person ever, male or female to play and score in the Premier League, New Zealand's top flight senior competition at just 11 years of age. From there she competed as an NCAA Division I athlete and represented New Zealand at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Not content with only being an athlete, Tessa also serves as Director of Athletics for the global education company, ...
The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 13: Simone Biles Discussion, MLB Trade Deadline, and NBA Free Agency
August 05, 2021 01:50 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn this week's podcast, the boys will explore the Olympics and analyze Tokyo's basketball, swimming, and gymnastics so far. As the Olympics goes on, free agency in the NBA is heating up, and baseball has a blockbuster trade deadline. Intro= 0:27-2:09 USA Olympic Basketball Talk= 2:09-9:51 USA Baseball Gets Ripped By Piers Morgan= 9:51-17:38 Olympic Swimming Talk: 17:38-20:55 Simone Biles Finishes Strong/Mental Health= 20:55-47:22 MLB Trade Deadline Goes Bonkers: 47:22-58:25 NBA Fre...
The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 12: Bucks Win NBA Finals, Unruly MLB Fans, and NHL Expansion Draft
August 03, 2021 03:55 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIntro= 0:27-1:25 Bucks Win NBA Finals: 1:25-10:10 NBA Free Agency Predictions 10:10-17:20 Alex Verdugo Gets Hit By Baseball And Fans Behavior in Stadiums/Ballparks = 17:20-26:20 (Bens Breakdown) Olympics Preview = 26:20-29:15 Bryce Young = 29:15-32:42 Texas and Oklahoma Want To Join SEC = 32:42-34:12 Clemson Against 12 Team Playoffs = 34:12-37:45 Tom Brady Visits White House Since 2005 = 37:45-40:02 NHL Expansion Draft = 40:02-44:10
Episode 11: Call of Duty League Executive Producer Michael Berger, Ohtani Talk, and Playoff Breakdown
July 15, 2021 15:40 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBIntro= 0:27-2:10 NBA Finals Talk= 2:10-13:05 Lightning Win The Cup= 13:05-18:12 Micheal Berger Interview= 18:12-47:40 NIL Ruling= 47:40-57:25 Olympic Talk: 57:25-1:04:15 Bens Breakdown: 1:04:15-1:12:00 The Boys Name Their Three Favorite Video Games= 1:12:00-1:21:20 On today's episode on the Sport Avenue podcast, Ben, Elliott, and Johnny have a special guest, Micheal Berger, the executive producer of the Call Of Duty League. Berger will dive into what it is like to work behind the sce...
The Mindset to The Olympics - EP17 w/George Steffey
July 12, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 15.3 MBThe first step to thriving at anything you do in life is having the right mindset and mentality. Having the right mindset might not sound like much of a big deal, but it plays such a critical role in the outcome of your performance. In today's podcast, we invite George Steffey, a member of the US ski team and his high school's valedictorian, to give some tips on controlling and setting the right mindset in these different situations. Hope our listeners enjoy! Time Stamps: 00:00-1:40 = Int...
NBA Conference Finals Get Interesting Plus The Stanley Cup Finals Begin, NC State Baseball Gets Kicked Out Of The NCAA Tourney, Olympics One Month Away, And Fantasy Draft Of Best Players In Playoff
July 01, 2021 16:55 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBIntro= 0:27-1:13 NBA Conference Finals= 1:13-12:37 NHL Stanley Cup/Kraken Fanship= 12:37-26:10 NC State Baseball Kicked Out Of Tourney= 26:10-35:36 Olympic Talk= 35:36-49:35 Caleb Nassib Comes Out= 49:35-50:35 Garrett Richards Changes His Pitching Style Mid-Game=50:35-54:12 Carter Hart's Mental Health= 54:12-1:01:24 NBA Head Coach Hirings/Damian Lillard Trade Rumors= 1:01:24-1:04:50 Fantasty Draft of Best NBA players In Playoffs= 1:04:50-1:14:00 As the NBA Conference Finals are ap...
The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 10: NBA Finals/Stanley Cup Talk, NC State Goes Home, and Olympics Hype
July 01, 2021 16:55 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBIntro= 0:27-1:13 NBA Conference Finals= 1:13-12:37 NHL Stanley Cup/Kraken Fanship= 12:37-26:10 NC State Baseball Kicked Out Of Tourney= 26:10-35:36 Olympic Talk= 35:36-49:35 Carl Nassib Comes Out= 49:35-50:35 Garrett Richards Changes His Pitching Style Mid-Game=50:35-54:12 Carter Hart's Mental Health= 54:12-1:01:24 NBA Head Coach Hirings/Damian Lillard Trade Rumors= 1:01:24-1:04:50 Fantasy Draft of Best NBA players In Playoffs= 1:04:50-1:14:00 As the NBA Conference Finals are appr...
The Sport-Mind Avenue Podcast Episode 9: Pitcher Checks, Free Agency Thoughts, and Massive NCAA News
June 27, 2021 03:35 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBIntro= 0:27-2:20 Bucks Beat The Nets= 2:20-6:52 Tre Young And The Hawks Beat The Sixers= 6:52-8:15 Ben Simmons Can't Shoot And His Mental State= 8:15-17:47 Jazz Are Eliminated and Suns Look Unstoppable= 17:47-21:40 Is Devin Booker The Next Kobe= 21:40-24:50 MLB Cracking Down on Spider Tack= 24:50-33:00 NFL, MLB, And NHL Free Agency Predictions= 33:00- 54:00 Ben's Breakdown (NCAA Loses): 54:00-1:03:08 Fantasy Draft For Biggest Busts In Pros: 1:03:08-1:15:25 Jonny, Elliott, and Be...
The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 8: Le'veon Bell Controversy, Playoffs Craziness, MLB's Sticky Situation, And All-Time NBA Draft
June 19, 2021 17:36 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBIn today's episode, former Steelers, Jets, and Chiefs running back Le'veon Bell is speaking out against the Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. Is Le'veon Bell having mental issues with his brain, as this has not been the first time Bell has said something negative about his coach or teammates? Bell recently talked about how we were upset about his carries in the playoffs, and Bell stated he would rather retire than play for Reid. We will then get into the NBA playoffs. As we are well i...
Le'veon Bell Says Another Stupid Comment, NBA Playoffs Are Heating Up, Soccer Player Almost Dies In Mid-Game, MLB Pitchers Could Be Cheating And All Time NBA Draft
June 19, 2021 17:36 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MB0:27-1:17= Intro 1:17-11:53= Le'veon Bell is crazy 11:53-29:23= NBA Playoff talk 29:23-33:55= Christian Erikson almost dies on the field 33:55-43:38= Pitchers using Spider Tack?: 43:38-56:06= NBA all-decade team draft In today's episode, former Steelers, Jets, and Cheifs running back Le'veon Bell is speaking out against the Kansas City Cheifs head coach Andy Reid. Is Le'veon Bell having mental issues with his brain, as this has not been the first time Bell has said something negative a...
Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather, Julio Jones Trade, more NBA/NHL Playoff talk, and the draft of the hardest positions in sports
June 16, 2021 16:21 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIntro: 0:27-1:42 Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather Fight: 1:42-15:13 Julio Jones Trade: 15:13-22:52 NBA/NHL Playoff Talk: 22:52-37:59 Bens Breakdown: 38:00-40:37 Draft for Hardest Postions in Sports: 40:37-1:00:23 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message
Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather, Julio Jones Trade, NBA/NHL Playoff talk, and Draft of Hardest Positions in Sports
June 16, 2021 16:21 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBOn this episode, the boys talk about the Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather fight and dive deep into the big Julio Jones deal that happened. The boys also talk more about the playoffs and wrap up this episode with a fantasy draft. Intro: 0:27-1:42 Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather Fight: 1:42-15:13 Julio Jones Trade: 15:13-22:52 NBA/NHL Playoff Talk: 22:52-37:59 Bens Breakdown: 38:00-40:37 Draft for Hardest Postions in Sports: 40:37-1:00:23 #JulioJones #FloydMayweather #LoganPaul #Titans #...
Being Asian in Sports & The NBA - EP16w/Carlo Singson
June 16, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBSports is not just about the physical aspect. The mental and psychological aspect is very important as well. Research has shown that sports improve concentration and boosts self-confidence. Today, we invite Carlo Singson, an ex-vice president and managing director of the NBA Philippines and a sports media and entertainment enthusiast, who is passionate about the way platforms can be used to bring people together, to speak to us about the importance of an athlete’s mental health, the NBA, and...
Tennis Talk, Mental Slumps, & Consistency - EP15 w/Alan Hua
June 15, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 71.2 MBEstablishing a bar and maintaining consistency as an athlete can be very difficult especially as a young one in high school. In this episode, Brandon is joined by Alan Hua, a highly ranked tennis player. They talk about some of the challenges associated with being a young athlete with such a high rank as well as struggles in maintaining consistency. Time Stamps: 0:24-1:20 Introduction of guest 1:21-2:12 Effect of covid on guest’s career 2:13-3:18 Time management between school and spo...
How to Chase Your Goals in Sports Part 2 - EP14 w/Bryce Strecker
June 14, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBBryce Strecker has a background in various sports which include football, golf, basketball, and baseball. Bryce has been studying Mental Training techniques. He is the founder of Strecker Sport Psychology. In this second part of the podcast, Bryce will talk about confidence versus and motivation, the importance of routines, and a lesson every athlete should know. Hope you enjoyed this two-part series with an experienced guest! Time Stamps: 39:27-47:06 = How not to lose Motivation and Get g...
Episode 5: Marcell Ozuna's Arrest, Kyrie Gets Hit By Water Bottle, Full Arenas, and A List of the 5 Hardest Things do in Sports
June 04, 2021 20:04 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIntro: 0:27-5;25 Marcell Ozuna's Arrest: 5:25-13:38 Kyrie Drama: 13:38-23:38 Danny Ainge Steps Down: 23:38-33:15 Full arenas: 33:15-37:30 How Fans are Acting the Return of Crowds: 37:30-48:24 List the 5 Hardest Things do in Sports: 48:24-1:04:29 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message
Episode 5: Marcell Ozuna's Arrest, Kyrie Gets Hit By Water Bottle, Full Arenas, and A List of the 5 Hardest Things Do In Sports
June 04, 2021 20:04 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBOn this episode, the boys dive into the details of Marcell Ozuna's arrest, as well as Kyrie Irving's comments regarding the water bottle incident. We also have another Ben's Breakdown regarding the Celtics front office and full-capacity stadiums. All of this topped off by the guys draft of the hardest things to do in sports. Intro: 0:27-5:25 Marcell Ozuna's Arrest: 5:25-13:38 Kyrie Drama: 13:38-23:38 Danny Ainge Steps Down: 23:38-33:15 Full arenas: 33:15-37:30 How Fans are Acting the ...
The Sport-Mind Avenue Podcast Episode 4: La Russa is Crazy, Playoff Talk, New Fantasy Draft
June 02, 2021 23:25 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBOn this episode, The Boys give their opinions on Tony La Russa and how he has handled "Homergate". We talk about how the play-in tournament is formatted. We also talk a lot about the NBA and NHL playoffs and have a brand new fantasy draft that everyone should be watching. Intro: 0:26-1:50 Tony La Russa comments: 1:50-11:45 NBA Play in-tournament: 11:45-22:00 NBA Playoff talk: 22:00-28:51 NHL Playoff talk: 28:51-32:00 Fantasy Draft: 32:00-47:05 #Sports #Psychology #Play-InTournament #...
How to Chase Your Goals in Sports Part 1 - EP13 w/Bryce Strecker
June 01, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBBryce Strecker has a background in various sports which include football, golf, basketball, and baseball. Bryce has been studying Mental Training techniques. He is the founder of Strecker Sport Psychology. In this podcast, Bryce will talk about how to mentally train, common mistakes in coaching, and how to reach your goals in the sport. Also, he will talk about common athlete’s mistakes. Don't forget to listen to part 2 of this! Time Stamps: 0:00-2:06 = Introduction of our Guest Speaker, B...
Tebow’s Big Return, Danger of Tackling, and a Brand New Segment: The Sports-Mind Avenue EP 3
May 27, 2021 16:06 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB1. Introduce our newest team member 2. The Legendary Tim Tebow Returns 3. Evaluating tackling in youth football 4. A brand new segment: Ben’s Breakdown 5. Our first ever fantasy draft --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message
Tebow’s Big Return, Danger of Tackling, and a Brand New Segment: The Sports-Mind Avenue EP3
May 27, 2021 16:06 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBOn today's episode, The Boys talk introduce their newest team member/editor, Ben and his new segment Ben's Breakdown. We also talk Tebow return and the dangers of tackling drills in youth football. Finally, we wrap up this episode with our first ever fantasy draft. Introduce our newest team member The Legendary Tim Tebow Returns Evaluating tackling in youth football A brand new segment: Ben’s Breakdown Our first ever fantasy draft #TimTebow #JacksonvilleJaguars #Tackling #Concussions ...
Athlete Support Groups & Rodgers vs. Packers Internal Drama: The Sports-Mind Avenue Podcast EP2
May 17, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBCOVID-19 has been difficult for many athletes (physically and mentally) and contributed to the prevalence of athlete support groups, especially at the college level. Support groups have shown to be a great way to cope. Jonny and Elliot will talk about psychological terms such as Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, nature vs nurture approach, and positive reinforcement. They will also discuss questions, asking questions like whether music helps athletes focus or distract during a performance. #Aaro...
Being a Female in Sports, Soccer, & Goalkeeping - EP12 w/Nicole Barnhart
May 16, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBStatistics indicate female athletes are still discriminated against in the sports industry, and because of this, some give up on their careers. However, the fact remains that there are a variety of ways to boost one’s confidence as a female athlete. The purpose of today’s podcast is to hear from Nicole Barnhart, a U.S. soccer goalkeeper who played for the boys’ soccer team and has been participating in sports that have enabled her to build her self-esteem and confidence as a female athlete. ...
Introduction of The Sport-Mind Avenue Podcast EP1
May 16, 2021 17:02 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBMind-Design Sports is proud to announce that they have another podcast called the Sport-Mind Avenue Podcast. The hosts, Jonny Mondo and Elliott Steinberg, discuss current events happening in the sports world as well as the mental impacts these events can have on athletes and their surrounding community. They also integrate different psychological segments to end each show such as Q&As, fantasy drafts, and interviews. The episodes aim to break down the big news stories you see each day throug...
Nutrition and Sports: The Healthy Relationship - EP11 w/Leslie Bonci
May 01, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIn today's podcast, Brandon has a conversation with a sports nutrition expert, Leslie Bonci, who mainly focuses on active eating and fueling for sport. In today's sports community, wrong beliefs about correct nutrition lead to much confusion among professionals. Leslie will take us to a journey on the different types of nutrition we need, and at the same time, will break common stereotypes about what we eat. Timetable: 0:00-0:57 = Getting to know our guest speaker, Leslie Bonci. 2:57-7:45...
Hinging Moments On Mental Toughness - EP10 w/Dr. Rob Bell
April 18, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 25.9 MBWe've all been there- a tragic moment, a failure so utter it seems to change us completely. Or perhaps it's the conversation, so innocuous at the time, that in hindsight was pivotal to the direction of our lives. How do we know when a moment is about to change our lives, and how can recognizing those moments shape our mental landscape? On the other hand, how do we keep cool under pressure when we're out on the court, the field, the stage? Dr. Rob Bell, a sports psychology coach and author of...
Your Brain’s Hidden Roles in Sports - EP9 w/Erik Uliasz
April 01, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBMr. Erik Uliasz has been teaching AP psychology for 20+ years and is a track and field coach for his high school. He discusses the Yerkes Dodson Law, neuroplasticity, and the different brain parts and their functions including the cerebellum and the frontal lobes. He also speaks about the famous NAVY SEALS four brain-based strategies (see this video if you want to see the full segment on that). Stay until the end to hear his tips on how to keep your brain in the best condition, tips that ath...
NBA Training, COVID, & Sports - EP8 w/Graham Betchart
March 01, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBGraham Betchart is one of the world’s leading mental performance coaches and he talks about the NBA players he works with including Aaron Gordon, Ben Simmons, Karl Anthony Towns, and Andrew Wiggens. He also touches on his concept of "MVP" and "an iron fist and a velvet fist." Other topics included in the podcast: How to get back into sports mentally after a long break and COVID-19's effects on athletes' mentality. Graham's Website Graham's Instagram: grahamtheguide Books mentioned in th...
Why A Great Memory Is Crucial to Sports Performance - EP7 w/Ron White
February 17, 2021 18:24 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBRon White is a 2-time USA Memory Champion. He gives tips and advice on how to memorize anything. He has appeared on Brain Games, Stan Lee's Superhumans, Good Morning America, FOX, NBC, etc. Ron talks about his favorite memory technique (“Mind Palace”) that helped him memorize many things including the whole Constitution (4,543 words) in under six months. He also talks about why memorization can help in sports performance and the importance of memory in sports. 0:00-3:55 = Introductions and ...
Positivity & Determination - EP6 w/Dr. Paul Semendinger
January 01, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBDr. Paul Semendinger has worked with kids for 20+ years as a teacher and principal. An insightful and motivational speaker for all ages, he talks about determination and provides tons of wisdom to use in sports and in life. Dr. Sem talks about the idea of “Kintsugi”; what to do when you don’t perform well; and how to stay positive in the face of rejection. He offers helpful mottos to keep in mind and tips for juggling many activities. Time Stamps: 0:00-1:30 = Introduction of Guest Speaker ...
EP5 w/Perry Quartuccio - How to Flow into The State of Flow
December 01, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBPerry gives advice for athletes that play tight around their parents and his favorite breathing techniques ("Box Breathing" and "4-7-8 Breathing"). He also discusses his book "Reaching Home Plate" and how to get into the "zone," otherwise known as "flow." Connect with Perry: Instagram @_perryquartuccio Twitter @PerryQuartuccio Below are links to the many resources he recommends: Perry's Mental Performance/Keys to Success Google Drive Folder Mindset: The New Psychology of Success By ...
How to Flow into The State of Flow - EP5 w/Perry Quartuccio
December 01, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBPerry gives advice to athletes that play tight around their parents and his favorite breathing techniques ("Box Breathing" and "4-7-8 Breathing"). He also discusses his book "Reaching Home Plate" and how to get into the "zone," otherwise known as "flow." Time Stamps: 0:00-0:58 = Introductions of Today's Guest, Perry. 0:58-3:32 = What is the State of "Flow"? 3:32-5:44 = The Benefits of Flow. 5:44-6:28 = Can I Be a Successful Athlete Using Flow? 6:28-7:46 = Attaining Success with Ment...
Stress vs. Anxiety - EP4 w/Dr. Kevin Giangrasso
October 16, 2020 23:00 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBDr. Giangrasso is a clinical psychologist and founder of “Bergen CBT.” He explains what CBT is and how it can help athletes. Dr. Giangrasso talks about performance anxiety vs performance stress and the one big myth. Other topics include: how does social media contribute to your stress, when and why stress can be good, and signs that you are stressed. Connect with Mind-Design Sports: ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport...
EP4 w/Dr. Kevin Giangrasso - Stress vs. Anxiety
October 16, 2020 20:20 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBDr. Giangrasso is a clinical psychologist and founder of “Bergen CBT.” He explains what CBT is and how it can help athletes. Dr. Giangrasso talks about performance anxiety vs performance stress and the one big myth. Other topics include: how does social media contribute to your stress, when and why stress can be good, and signs that you are stressed. Connect with Mind-Design Sports: ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport...
Meditation & The Growth Mindset - EP3 w/Josh Summers
October 10, 2020 16:45 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBBrandon and Josh talk about Yin Yoga and how the practice is different from meditation. They also discuss the benefits of both yoga and meditation, and how meditation is an important part of mental hygiene. They touch on Carol Dweck's theory of the "growth mindset." Books mentioned in the podcast: The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance By George Mumford Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-To Book By Dan Harris The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown....
EP3 w/Josh Summers - Meditation & The Growth Mindset
October 10, 2020 16:45 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBBrandon and Josh talk about Yin Yoga and how the practice is different from meditation. They also discuss the benefits of both yoga and meditation, and how meditation is an important part of mental hygiene. They touch on Carol Dweck's theory of the "growth mindset." Books mentioned in the podcast: The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance By George Mumford Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-To Book By Dan Harris The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown....
EP2 w/Dr. Pete Kadushin - Training vs. Trusting Mindset
October 10, 2020 16:21 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBBrandon and Dr. Kadushin discuss the "practice vs performance mindset", also known as "training vs trusting mindset." Listen to this podcast to learn why "winning practice" is bad. Read our blog to understand why you perform better in practice compared to in competitive situations. Check out Dr. K's website if you’re interested in improving your performance. He has blogs and information that is relevant to sports. Currently, he coaches athletes online. Dr. Kadushin’s Website - DrKCoaching...