Sports Mastery

79: How To Develop Young People - Andre Griggs

 RESTORATIVE JUSTICE LEAGUE  Andre Griggs, founder of the Restorative Justice League has created a program that promotes social and emotional learning. In an atmosphere that develops self-awareness, Andre is helping students foster relationship skills, communication, and leadership development.  Most important, he said, he’s seen a boost in confidence in students who participate in the program. “It’s an evolution process,” Griggs said. “They start believing in themselves. They see their at...

78: Parents Speak #3 with Andy Chitty

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Chitty. His son Sam attends Bucknell University in Pennsylvania. This was a conversation that uncovered several metaphors, ironies, and paradoxes of life. The interview with Andy was open, candid, and very informative. I would suggest any parent of a student-athlete to listen to this episode. We uncovered some valuable gems in this conversation. Some of the highlights of our conversation were: Doing things that you don't like to do...so that ...

77: How To Push Beyond Your Limits

Everyone has dreams and goals. However, very few people actually achieve them. This is because the majority of us let our limits hold us back. These limits take various forms. Examples are physical inability, doubt, fear or a negative past. When you meet your personal limits, you feel resistance. This makes everything feel much harder to accomplish. Many people around the world are unable to hold on when it gets to this point. Therefore, they give up. It is important to learn how to beat you...

76: Parents Speak #2 with Duante Barnett

Duante Barnett, father of 5 kids is also known as The Professor. He holds a masters degree in athletic administration.  After 12 years of semi pro football and 10 years of coaching at all different levels, Duante` Barnett has been delegated to just coaching and writing about semi pro football in the NW.  He has played QB, FB, TE, WR, OT, OG, C, DE, DT, OLB & MLB in his 12 years of semi pro. As a coach, he has been at little league, high school and the semi pro level. 2014 DB Coach for Pu...

75: Parents Speak #1 with Erin M.

After taking three weeks off to contemplate the future of the podcast, I arrived at a few interesting conclusions: It's time to start interviewing parents and coaches. I really feel that the parents are the first coaches of the student-athlete. To further this thought, I addressed my Facebook community. What I had in mind was to start a conversation with parents and coaches that would lead to an interview. The goal is to share information, experience, and dialogue to better help our studen...

74: Respect The Process

RESPECT THE PROCESS “MOST PEOPLE CAN’T HANDLE BOREDOM. THAT MEANS THEY CAN’T STAY ON ONE THING UNTIL THEY GET GOOD AT IT. AND THEY WONDER WHY THEY’RE UNHAPPY." —50 Cent More often than not our position in sport or life is something that we endure. We wish the season to be over and dream of the future. We are not engaged in the daily activity of the sport. Being constantly distracted, we never harness our full mental powers. Mastering a sport, subject, skill, or trade is not as exciting a...

73: Confront Your Mortality pt. 2

72: How To Handle A Disappointing Situation Perfectly

The key to defusing anxiety and avoiding stress to an overresponse is the reframe the event. You can learn to avoid stress by developing the habit of consciously examining events from a different perspective. Take a look at these steps. It's easy to remember them as S.E.E.D.S. that you sow in anticipation of reaping future success. 1. S - ituation 2. E - valuation 3. E - motions 4. D - o 5. S - elf esteem As you listen & learn about how Jalen sowed his SEEDS, think about your own...

71: How To Unjam Your Mind

The arrival of a new year signals new expectations.  And when you feel stuck in anything from a relationship to career decisions or even family matters, you may feel more than a little blue.  It’s easy to be swept away by a whole cocktail of negative emotions.  The reason for this is that most people don’t want to bring old baggage into a feeling of newness. There are many possible ways to rid yourself of feeling like you are spinning your tires in muck.  One regiment that I have found w...

70: How To Free Yourself From False Beliefs

How To Free Yourself From False Beliefs 1. How To Identify Your False Beliefs a. Do you become anxious or fearful in situations that pose no actual threat? b. Do you feel that "things just happen" that prevent you from achieving success? c. In pursuing goals, do you ever find yourself blocked by such thoughts as "I can't," "I'm no good," or "This is too much..." c. Do you sometimes feel that you're moving toward some desired outcome only to find yourself stymied by procrastination,...

69: Six Ways To Turn On Your Creative Imagination

Six Ways To Turn On Your Creative Imagination  Prepare to go deeper into harnessing the powers of your imagination. In this episode we review reflective relearning, explore a new imagination exercise, and offer strategies to enhance your imagination. I. Reflective Relearning - It's the process of using your creative imagination to select positive images for yourself and eliminate the false, destructive, images your subconscious mind may be acting on as if they were true. II. Release th...

68: How To CRAFT A New Self-Image

HOW TO CRAFT A NEW SELF-IMAGE   How can you take control of your mind and CRAFT a new Self-Image. Change comes about through awareness of  a negative self-image, by challenging the bad habits that support this image, and by creating a new, positive self-image that allows you to set and achieve worthwhile goals.   It’s easy to remember these steps if you think of reprogramming your Self-Image as a CRAFT.   C - ancel R - eplace A - ffirm F - ocus T - rain   Cancel old, neg...

67: Six Steps To Success

SIX STEPS TO SUCCESS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN FROM THE PODCAST How To Program Yourself For Success How To Imagine Your Way To Success How To Relax & Turn Stress Into Success Set Goals: A Prerequisite To Success How To Use Negative Feedback To Create Success Disinhibit Your Personality & Fuel Success Success begins with a BLUEPRINT. This is how you prepare for the day. You do prepare, don't you? A blueprint is simply a map for the day. It helps you prioritize the important t...

66: Inner Game Secrets

INNER GAME SECRETS  The answers to every human beings desires and struggles have arrived. Discover the Secrets To Inner Game Vol. 2 - 150 Inner Transformations Beauty, Power, & Wealth There’s a power inside You. If you're a student-athlete with ambition, motivation, and purpose BEWARE. People are not going to believe in You. But what's more important than that, is what You believe. Do You believe that you are meant to succeed? Do You believe that You are meant for better things in life...

65: Duke Basketball Alum Missy West

THE BENEFITS OF HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS PARTICIPATION 2 x Ironman; Motivational Speaker; Positive Coaching Alliance Trainer; NSCA Certified Personal Trainer; Former Collegiate Bball Coach; Duke Univ. Alumna 2001 Missy West, a former Duke University Women's Basketball Athlete explains why sports and extracurricular participation is SO important for our youth. She touches on the value of the High School experience and why it's critical we give our children a positive life learning experience. ...

64: Acres of Diamonds, pt 3

HOW TO MINE FOR YOUR DIAMONDS The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary. This episode contains an exploration into reflective thinking. It educates the student-athlete on how to mine for diamonds. Three key terms are: Hindsight Insight Foresight Some of the most come cliches are illustrated in this presentation: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Pressure busts pipes but it also forms diamonds These are just a few cliches that illustrate the concept of...

63: Acres Of Diamonds, Pt. 2

“Remember diamonds are created under pressure so hold on, it will be your time to shine soon.” “Everyone is diamond in the rough but sometimes they aren't shining.” “A muddied diamond is better than an unsullied pebble.” Inspired by Russell Conwell and Mike Hubbell Russell Herman Conwell (February 15, 1843 – December 6, 1925) was an American Baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, lawyer, and writer. He is best remembered as the founder and first president of Temple University in Phila...

62: Acres of Diamonds Pt. 1

One of my favorite books of all time... Is a classic called “Acres of Diamonds” As the story goes, a farmer became enamored with tales of others becoming rich discovering diamond mines. He truly wanted to be wealthy. And so he sold his farm and went on his journey. Searching for diamonds. And search he did. Years went by and nothing. He lost his health. He lost his family. He no longer resembled who he once was. But still, he searched far and distant lands ...

61: How to Develop Character, Leadership, & Confidence - James Leath, MA IMG Academy

JAMES LEATH Head of Leadership Development IMG Academy    shares his thoughts on: Talent vs Character Leadership Development How to Build Confidence Your #1 Strategy to Overcome Fear  James joined IMG Academy in 2015. As Head of Leadership Development, James develops and delivers curriculum for IMG Academy student-athletes across 8 sports and presents to visiting teams, companies, and professional athletes. Leadership lessons consist of communication skills, personal and grou...

60: How To Build A Dynamic Team - Featuring Renee Lopez

RENEE LOPEZ AUTHOR | CERTIFIED SPEAKER | TRAINER | USSF & NSCAA LICENSED COACH | CEO   Team Building - Mental Training - Growth  Today, we are hearing from a veteran college coach, keynote speaker, trainer, consultant, and author of an upcoming book. Coach Renee Lopez has been named Coach of the Year, had over 30 All-Conference players, multiple Team Academic and Sportsmanship Awards, and reached conference and regional championships. You can expect Renee to discuss Team Buildin...

59: How To Perform Under Pressure ft. Hank Weisinger

https://hankweisingerphd.com/ Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most How do you perform under pressure? -Can you summon your talent at will? -Can you deliver on a test? -Can you sleep at night? In this episode, Dr. Hank Weisinger discusses: Performing Under Pressure The difference between Stress and Pressure The Anatomy of Choking How pressure affects our thinking Pressure Traps Students are under more pressure than ever before. He...

58: Don't Let Your Injury Define You - Dr. Carl Baird DC, MS, CCSP

DON'T LET YOUR INJURY DEFINE YOU... And yet so many people from the general public and athletes allow this to happen. What causes an individual to continue to be hampered and slowed down by injuries that are long gone?  Dr. Carl Baird enlightens us during the episode. What stops most people from recovering after an initial injury are fear and self-doubt. Dr. Baird explains that avoiding activity due to fear of re-aggravation keeps us in the pain/injury cycle. Research has shown that ...

57: Concussions, Crimes & Change Ft. Jonathan Boland

You need to listen to this episode!   Jonathan Boland was a star quarterback at Parkrose High School in Portland, Oregon. His success there led to a full-ride scholarship to Portland State, but a series of concussions forced him to leave football. This began a downward spiral into depression, substance abuse and eventually a series of robberies.    Those are the facts of what happened, but today is about the why.   As he accepts responsibility and holds himself accountable this i...

56: The True Measure of Influence and Leadership - Ben Wax, PhD

The word "leadership" gets thrown around a lot. Recruiters, parents, and coaches rant about leadership and how the Student-Athlete needs to be a leader. What many do not understand, is that leadership is something that must be learned and developed. Yes, leadership is incredibly important in a Student-Athlete, but it is not something that happens overnight.   Dr. Benjamin Wax is a strategic leadership specialist with the John Maxwell Team and winner of several powerlifting and bodybuildi...

55: Making The Mental Shift to Overcome Adversity with Julianne Soviero

An elite Student-Athlete will need to overcome adversity in order to be successful. Adversity comes in many shapes and sizes for a Student-Athlete. Some examples include injury, socio-economic status, hardship, trauma, depression, peer pressure, etc. So what does it take to overcome these obstacles? It takes a mental shift. Yes, you may have heard this before, but don’t roll your eyes just yet. This mental shift encapsulates multiple areas: recovery, nutrition, avoiding distraction, goals,...

54: Quit Being a Coward! How to Eliminate Fear with RJ Hodges

What the Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz didn’t know was that his abundance of fear sabotaged his courage. After listening to this episode, you’ll understand that same lesson, how to eliminate this fear and how to help you Student-Athlete grow in the process.   RJ Hodges is a best-selling author, speaker, coach and empowerment entrepreneur who’s list of titles include: Mission Unstoppable, You Can’t Practice At The Game, The Art of Mastering You Volume One and an audio book series call...

53: What All Athletes Can Learn from Strong Females with Nell Daly

The best athletes move from a state of intuitiveness as they tap into nonverbal communication and instinct. It may surprise some, that this set of talents comes from energy that female athletes have more naturally. When this "feminine" energy is balanced with "masculine" energy it makes for a dominant athlete.   We can learn a great deal from female athletes and their own set of unique challenges and strengths. Their body chemistry, development, emotionality and social dynamics need to b...

52: Overcoming Obstacles with Jeron Mastrud - Former NFL Tight End

We often forget the importance of loss or even failure. We don’t discuss how important it is to learn from, and how vital this skill is for a Student-Athlete’s future success. Jeron Mastrud’s ability to learn from defeat is one of the reasons for his launch to the NFL.    Jeron says it best, "There is another day, there is another opportunity. There is something you can learn from this and move forward from this. So instead of being devastated by the loss, figure out why you lost and mak...

51: Why Your Athlete Needs Olympic Lifting with Sam Johnson

There is nothing quite like Olympic Lifting when improving the performance of an athlete. Most likely you’ve heard that Olympic Lifting can help an athlete develop greater force, but it does so much more than that. In this episode, Sam Johnson and I discuss the many reasons why Olympic Lifting is such a powerful tool for athletes.   Sam Johnson has devoted his life to athletic performance. It began as a young successful athlete, transferred to his time in the United States Air Force, and...

50: Sport Specific Strength and Conditioning With Cory Gilday

A good youth sports performance coach understands the need for a foundation built on basic relative strength. A GREAT youth sports performance coach, like Cory Gilday, builds off of this foundation with expert level sport specific strength and conditioning.   Cory’s 14 years of experience training hundreds of athletes from youth to professionals like Shaquille O'Neal, Shaun Bodiford, and Slade Norris has led to his success on a local and national level. He specializes in movement trainin...

49: Mental Strength Training with Gregg Swanson

Self-mastery begins with the mind and develops into a strength that is unstoppable. Successful mental strength coach, Gregg Swanson, explains the powerful need for mental strength training in this statement: “Every compartment of your mind is to be programmed by you. If you don’t take rightful responsibility to program your own mind the world will program it for you.”   Mental strength training is imperative not only for self-mastery in sport but also to be a successful human being. Its ...

48: IMG Academy's Mental Conditioning with Duncan Simpson, PhD

  You've likely heard of IMG Academy. It’s a boarding school and sports training destination in Bradenton, Florida that delivers training in both academics and athletics. Since 1978 it has trained thousands of Olympic, collegiate, and professional athletes. The IMG complex currently sits on 450 acres and includes a talented multidisciplinary staff to support its Student-Athlete. Dr. Duncan Simpson is one of these skilled trainers. He is IMG Academy’s Assistant Head of Mental Conditioning....

47: Keith Sconiers - From Basketball to Businessman

It takes a special individual to be a Student-Athlete. Their journey through physical and mental challenges calls for specialized training and practice. Goals are set, like getting a college scholarship, and the everyday work is put in. However, success is not guaranteed and the road it fraught with challenges… But there is hope! Many amazing Student-Athletes have gone before and can help guide us to an easier way to success. Maneuvering past the typical obstacles and having strategies to co...

46: The Training Differences of Runners & Sprinters with Jason Karp, PhD

Does your Student-Athlete need to be trained in running or sprinting? To walk us through what the answer entails is running expert Dr. Jason Karp.   Dr. Karp has spent his life devoted to running. “I really believe that running is the best expression of our physicality as human beings,” he said in our interview. His dedication to running has led to extensive education and experience. His 3 degrees in exercise science (PhD in exercise science, Master’s degree in Kinesiology and Bachelor’s...

45: Iris Briand, RDN - 6 Nutritional Must-Haves For Your Student-Athlete

A Student-Athlete’s diet can have an immense impact on their energy level, health, and focus. Making smart nutritional choices comes with a long list of positives: it improves strength & endurance, boosts metabolism, enhances electrolyte balance, amps up cardiovascular health, maintains good stamina, and improves coordination & mental focus.   Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Iris Briand, explains how to achieve these amazing nutritional benefits for the Student-Athlete. These nutritio...

44: The 5 Best Legal Steroids

The list of steroid benefits is long. It includes increased muscle mass, greater fat loss, tissue repair, increased physical performance, improved bone density, increased sprint speed... and on and on it goes. The word "steroid" may make you think of Anadrol and Testo-max... but these are a big NO! So what legal steroids are available? What can your Student-Athlete take to get such drastic benefits? In this episode, I prescribe to you a legal 5 steroid regimen that is able to provide...

43: How To Find The RIGHT High School For Your Student-Athlete

Finding the RIGHT high school for your Student-Athlete enables them to experience enjoyment, to thrive socially, academically and athletically, and to achieve postgraduate opportunities. This decision can be pressure filled, especially with colleges receiving a record number of qualified applications each year. The success of your Student-Athlete in high school is essential to opening postgraduate doors.   The right high school needs to be able to do more than just provide athletic wins....

42: Dr. David Geier - Youth Sports, Injury and Training

Orthopedic surgeon & sports medicine specialist, Dr. David Geier, is just as passionate about injury prevention as he is about treating injuries. Dr. Geier writes a regular newspaper column, produce a weekly sports medicine podcast (The Dr. David Geier Show), and writes for his own blog and other numerous publications. All of this while he maintains his own busy practice in Charleston, South Carolina. His practice is particularly focused on knee and shoulder injuries and the arthroscopic sur...

41: The 3 Biggest Problems Parents Face With Their Student-Athlete

Being the Parent of a Student-Athlete brings its own set of unique challenges. Thankfully, with these obstacles come amazing rewards as you aid in the growth of your Student-Athlete. Your job is complex as you provide the Student-Athlete with support, structure, guidance, love and often times coaching. Today, I share with you the 3 biggest problems that Parents and their Student-Athlete face together… pay attention to that together part. This is a family effort. These challenges can't be ove...

40: Who Is Julius Shellmire?

Being a top student-athlete means constantly growing and reinventing yourself. It's a journey comprised of ups, downs, successes, and failures. This is the story of Julius Shellmire and our work together. Throughout this narrative, you’ll discover the reasons for Julius’s success and the training regimen that took his hard work into real results. This narrative includes his transition from Southern Oregon University to the University of Oregon, the experience of believing in yourself, the ...

39: Is Stress and Competition Being Wired Out of Our DNA?

Stress has a PR problem. We try and avoid stress at all costs, when in reality the proper dose of stress brings opportunity for growth. If we label stress as bad, we're doing more harm than good. A Student-Athlete needs exposure to the right type of stress and competition in order to improve, become a better teammate, and learn the value of hard work. Listen and learn why its important to calm the stress response instead of trying to eliminate it completely.

38. Mind Zoning with Christa King

Christa couldn’t have said it better… “Our brain is most open to change and new suggestions when we are in a relaxed and focused state.” Whether a Student-Athlete, Parent, or Coach, we can create greater change when we work within the unconscious mind. By focusing on this we can create new positive neuropathways in our brains. This is called Mind Zoning.    Christa King is an expert guide to the holistic process of change. With techniques like Mind Zoning, she helps those on a mission to...

37: What It Takes To Play Football for the Oregon Ducks

Does your student-athlete dream of playing football for the Oregon Ducks? Do they have what it takes? On a recent trip to The University of Oregon, I asked the football coaching staff what they look for in their student-athletes. Their insightful answers painted the picture of what makes up a PAC 12 athlete on and off the field. Each coach had their own specifications, but the importance of mindset bonded across them all. Head Coach, Willie Taggart, stressed competition... Special Teams Co...

36: Mike Hubbell - How to Define, Create, & Achieve Success

As parents, we want to guide our student-athlete towards success and happiness. We support them in multiple ways, many times by coaching them and their team. You may be the coach of their travel team or the extra set of eyes watching their mechanics during practice. Either way, the mixed role of coach and parent brings its own set of unique rewards and challenges.  My guest, Mike Hubbell, is a shining example of this parent-coach role. His experience as a talented entrepreneur has helped h...

35: Dr. Daniel E. Walker - Personal Branding & College Preparation

What does it take for a student-athlete to stand out among the rest? How do they get noticed in order to further their career? My guest, Dr. Daniel E. Walker explains the big picture of what your student-athlete needs for their future to be successful. His answer: 1) By believing in themselves, 2) By knowing themselves and 3) By having a mentor …  Dr. Walker has an exceptional range of experiences and knowledge that comes from his various titles: filmmaker, scholar, social entrepreneur, pr...

34: Leslie Poole discusses form, technique, and discipline

At the age of 16, Leslie Poole moved across the country for an intensive year of fastpitch training with Doug Finch. This formative time instilled the commitment level needed to become a college pitcher at the University of Tennessee and top-25 ranked Fresno State. She now shares this knowledge with her own pitching students at PDX Pitching LLC and on our show today. As a pitching coach, Leslie's 3 priorities are to: 1) teach safe mechanics 2) increase to full speed and intensity 3) contro...

33: Legal Tranquilizers

A discussion centered around progressive muscle relaxation and visualization exercises. In progressive muscle relaxation, you work your way through the muscle groupings of your body, alternating contraction with relaxation. It is a crucial skill that helps you: 1) Handle the pressure of competition 2) Physiologically cool the body down in between and after athletic events 3) Maintain an appropriate level of concentration 4) Prepare to visualize and mentally rehearse for competition. Listen a...

32: How Successful Athletes Think

Learn to think differently. To do that you need to question popular thinking. Popular thinking is: - Too Average to Understand the Value of Good Thinking - Too Naive to Recognize the Importance of Realistic Thinking - Too Undisciplined to Release the Power of Strategic Thinking - Too Trendy to Embrace the Lessons of Reflective Thinking YOU SHOULD QUESTION THE ACCEPTANCE OF POPULAR THINKING. If you want to become a good thinker, then start preparing yourself for the possibility of b...

31: Reflective Learning & 5 Steps to Transform Your Self-Image

Self-reflection questions are designed to raise your confidence as you review accomplishments, recall positive feedback, resolve to mirror and model your athletic heroes, and listen to reminders of your capabilities. In this episode you'll find important self-reflection questions and learn how to transform your self-image.  Change comes about through awareness of a negative self-image, challenging the bad habits that support this image, and creating a new, positive self-image that allows you...

30: Six Confidence-Building Strategies

Six Confidence-Building Strategies: 1) Everyday remind yourself that you did something well 2) Read or watch inspiring biographies or autobiographies 3) Be Thankful 4) Build excellent support around you 5) Push yourself to accomplish short-term goals 6) Do something for yourself every week... Self-Confidence can be defined as a strong belief in one's skills, preparation, and abilities.Confidence is built through preparation. Take a listen...