Episode 551 - Building Mental Toughness with Matt Phillips

This week we’re joined by Matt Phillips from Pro Athlete Advantage to talk about the secret to peak performance, mental toughness. In this episode Matt defines mental toughness and shares tried and true principles and practices we can put into action to help take our performance and leadership to the next level.> Sign up for the “Masters of the Game: Exclusive Interview Series with Athletic Titans” at www.proathleteadvantage.com/newsletter>> If you are a coach interested in teaching your athletes the mental side, join us by going to www.proathleteadvantage.com>>> Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive interviews and training at http://www.youtube.com/@ProAthleteAdvantageShow Notes:• Defining Mental Toughness - Confidence, Focus, Emotional Control, Energy, Consistent Intentional Action• Fake it 'til you make it?• Compete don't compare• Why and How of Confidence Building• Asking quality questions• Taking ownership and accelerating your growth• Developing emotional control• Proactive Training• Managing Energy• Small things add upAbout Matt Phillips:Matt is the Founder of Pro Athlete Advantage, and a High Performance Leadership & Mental Toughness Coach. Over the past 12+ years, he's worked with professional athletes (e.g., Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs), collegiate athletes (e.g., University of Colorado, Creighton University) and high school athletes around the United States.Matt is a former professional baseball player in Austria's Bundesliga ("first league") and Division-1 baseball player at Creighton University. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists at Noah Basketball have uncovered the formula of the perfect shot, helping players on 28 of 30 NBA teams improve their accuracy faster than ever before.This same patented shot-tracking technology is now available to you in the Noah Backboard for a fraction of the cost. Learn more today at noahbasketball.com. Inquire while supplies last! Keeping Players Busy this offseason Isn’t the Goal - Making Sure They Come Back Better IsUse our free Player Development Assistant to help you build a personalized and comprehensive development plan for each of your players.Get the Free Player Development Assistant: https://coach.pgcbasketball.com/hustle-gpt/