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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 10 MIN

3 Things Every Athlete Can Learn From Mom | Ep. 157

from Mental Performance Playbook · host Gabe Rummel, The Athletes Health

Mental Performance Playbook Episode 157. Brought to you by The Athletes Health. In this episode of The Mental Performance Playbook Gabe Rummel breaks down how traits exhibited by mothers, such as certainty, protectiveness, and compassion, can be trained into athletes to enhance their mental performance and leadership qualities. Through three key exercises, certainty instinct, mama bear mode, and compassionate accountability ,Gabe provides practical strategies for coaches, parents, and athletes to create and hone resilience, confidence, and team cohesion. Check it out and share the show!(00:00) Introduction and Mother's Day Inspiration(02:28) Exercise 1: Certainty Instinct and Visualization(04:52) Exercise 2: Mama Bear Mode and Protective Instinct(06:37) Exercise 3: Compassionate Accountability in Teams(08:31) Summary of the Three Key Exercises(09:39) Final Thoughts and Call to ActionCheck out more!Website: ⁠https://www.theathleteshealth.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gaberummeltah/⁠Free Athlete Assessment: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/free-mental-max-out-finderFree Parent Snapshot Questionnaire: https://www.theathleteshealth.com/tah-mental-max-snapshotText me! (319) 349-9553Kewords:mental performance, athlete training, leadership, confidence, resilience, visualization, protective instinct, accountability, sports psychology, mental toughness, athlete mindset, sports mindset, mental coaching, peak performance, performance coaching, youth sports, athlete development, pre-game routine, competitive edge, mental game, composure, focus training, winning mindset, team culture, sports motivation, mental strength, champion mindset, parents of athletes, high school sports, grit, zone

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