Confidence Isn’t Yelled, It’s Built — Flip the Switch with Sandy Cohan

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sid Bensalah sits down with Sandy Cohan, an elite mindset architect, former professional hockey coach, global keynote speaker, and best-selling author of the UNSHAKABLE: 99 Rules series.Together, they unpack what it really takes to perform under pressure—on the field, in the locker room, at home, and in life. Sandy shares how true confidence is built over time, not through hype or hustle, but by doing the reps, reflecting on mistakes, and recovering with purpose.From youth sports to elite performance, this episode offers practical tools, real-life stories, and valuable insights for anyone in sports, leadership, or high-performance roles.00:00 Flip the Switch: Building Grit, Belief, and Mental Clarity with Sandy Cohan00:04 Building Confidence: Reps, Reflection, and Recovery01:26 Exploring Mental Performance in Sports02:05 Sandy Cohan’s Journey and Insights02:39 The Importance of Mindset in Sports06:58 Leadership and Clarity in Team Sports09:51 Flipping the Switch: Compete Mode11:50 The Seven Pillars of the Mental Edge Blueprint13:34 Focus and Grit: Keys to High Performance15:01 Handling Pressure and Mental Toughness20:53 Identifying and Preventing Burnout31:39 Parental Support in Youth Sports38:44 Reframing for Problem Solving39:47 The Ride Home After a Game41:22 Staying Quiet and Letting Kids Process44:27 Coaching Parents and Young Athletes46:05 Common Mistakes Parents Make47:30 Understanding Athlete Psychology49:39 Socioeconomics in Sports Development52:54 Building Belief and Confidence59:52 Sandy's Book Series: Unshakeable01:10:05 Lightning Round Q&ALearn more → https://www.mentaledgehockey.com/Support the showStay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk.Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Listen, watch, and follow:Spotify Video: Watch full episodesYouTube: Subscribe and join the conversationX: @PreZeroSTInstagram: @PreZeroSportsTalkLinkedIn: Connect with the CommunityTikTok: @PreZeroSportsTalkSubstack: Sid BensalahGot feedback, a topic idea, or a guest suggestion?Send your thoughts here: https://prezerosportstalk.com/contact/Support the Podcast: https://prezerosportstalk.com/donate/