Ep. 28 Unlocking Peak Performance from Boardroom to Big Leagues with Elliot Cox, CMPC - Tampa Bay Rays

 In this episode of The Mental Weight Room, Coach Antoinette sits down with Elliot Cox, a certified mental performance consultant currently working as a Process and Development Coach with the Tampa Bay Rays. Elliot shares his unique journey—from corporate life to applied sport psychology—and the lessons he’s learned along the way.Tune in as we explore:His career transition and experiences at IMG AcademyStrategies for engaging high school, college, and pro athletes in mental trainingThe essential traits of elite performers, including self-awareness, presence, discipline, and “ruthless optimism”The power of routines and how to “fail forward” with purposeWhat it really means to be a great teammate and competitorWhether you’re a coach, athlete, or parent, this episode is full of actionable insights to help unlock peak performance. Want to connect with Elliot? Find him on §  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-cox-m-a-cmpc-8b74101a7/§  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_elliotcc/ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro to The Mental Weight Room01:08 – Meet Elliot Cox: From Athlete to Consultant02:18 – Shifting Careers: From Corporate to Sports Psychology03:43 – Lessons from IMG Academy05:45 – Engaging Youth Athletes in Mental Training07:28 – Core Strategies for Mental Performance10:34 – The Role of Routines & Failing Forward15:03 – Traits of Elite Performers18:04 – Final Thoughts & Contact Info To learn more about what mental performance coaching can do for you, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book a FREE THIRTY MINUTE one-on-one session with Coach Antoinette or visit Antoinette Datoc Mental Performance Coaching, LCC online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://antoinettedatoc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click BOOK A FREE SESSION.  Check out The Mental Weight Room ⁠⁠⁠blog⁠⁠⁠ for additional tips and resources for athletes, parents of athletes, coaches or anyone interested in boosting mental performances  Follow The Mental Weight Room Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and FacebookFollow Antoinette Datoc Mental Performance Coaching on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook.⁠⁠