Master Your Mind: Mental Performance for Athletes With Gabe Rummel | Ep. #10

from New Wave Certified · host John Larkin

In this episode of New Wave Certified, John sits down with a special guest! His name is Gabe Rummel, a mental performance coach based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa who works with athletes to unlock their full potential from the inside out.We often hear about strength training, drills, and game strategy, but elite performance starts in the mind. Mental resilience, focus under pressure, and the ability to bounce back from setbacks can make the difference between good and great. In this conversation, John and Gabe break down practical techniques for building mental toughness, improving confidence, and staying locked in during high-stakes moments.You’ll learn how mental preparation impacts every aspect of performance—from practice habits to game-day execution—and why this skillset is essential for athletes at every level. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or a parent, these insights will give you the tools to train smarter, compete harder, and push past limits.Get ready to strengthen the most important muscle you have—your mind.New Wave Certified – where passion meets performance.Social links:(New Wave IG) https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.performance/ (New Wave Website) https://www.newwaveperformance.com/(Gabe's Website) https://www.theathleteshealth.com/#11f8d5f02f4f81f98ae3d2a3f285b663(Gabe's Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/gaberummeltah/ (Gabe's Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088207039114 (Gabe's TikTok) https://www.tiktok.com/@gaberummeltah?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc (Gabe's Youtube) https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@GabeRummelTAH⁩ (Gabe's Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/show/0Kh7H2YuFiaGk3A7MTIJ3d?si=c1ee2ffb1c624173 (Gabe's X) https://x.com/_grummel (Gabe's LinkIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-rummel-tah/ TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro0:45 Meet Gabe1:20 What led you to becoming a mental performance coach4:25 What have you seen change over these last 2 years being in business7:35 People taking advantage of a young business owner8:45 Business advice for athletes9:38 How to seperate yourself from the pack11:36 What is "Mental Performance"14:45 How does one develope their confidence19:37 Example session working with Gabe30:55 The power of visualization35:56 How do athletes overcome performance anxiety37:02 Real world Example40:56 One skill athletes need today42:33 Question for the next guest43:33 Outro

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