PODCAST · sports
Closer Mentality
by Julia Mellett
Closer Mentality is a peak performance-focused, documentary podcast. Each episode tells the stories of elite athletes, coaches, and sport psychologists and their relationships with the mental side of the game.
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Ep. 139: Helmet Safety Metrics and Guardian Caps with Jake Hanson
Episode 139 brought on Chief Operating Officer Jake Hanson, of Guardian Sports! He talked about the research and development of Guardian Caps, implementation into the NFL and NCAA, helmet safety testing, growing the brand, CTE research, concussion data, and how football can work at improving safety for its athletes at all levels. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: shorturl.at/yByeu KT Tape: shorturl.at/rCwq3 A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/zaPoW Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Helmet Testing FAQ: https://guardiansports.com/2026/04/24/why-you-should-care-about-football-helmet-testing/ Guardian Caps Practice Testing Concussion Research: https://tinyurl.com/3dtd96et CTE Research (Aug. 2026): https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/28574897-cte/ Virginia Tech Helmet Rating System: https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 138: Injurious Forces and Caddix Cleats with Jack Rasmussen
Episode 138 brought on Caddix Founder and CEO Jack Rasmussen! He spoke to the biomechanics behind his cleats, as well as the applicability for ankle and lower extremity injury recovery and rehab. In addition, he detailed his college punting career, testing his cleats on teammates, and the difficulties of getting a patent through the US Patent and Trademark Office. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: shorturl.at/yByeu KT Tape: shorturl.at/rCwq3 A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/zaPoW Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Caddix Research: https://caddix.com/pages/science?srsltid=AfmBOooesg1cAZ4KmVAppo_kvcYTkNWQ3N8ShSSfMRnegnk7X9JiABSx About Caddix: https://caddix.com/pages/our-story?srsltid=AfmBOoo7-gueHkix1uF5bxtOew31wk0_Od30YqfAKM8eE8WeH_QtgXB7 Caddix Medical & Advisory Boards: https://caddix.com/pages/the-team Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 137: The Next Punch and Reset Routines with Emelia Dermott-Goodin
5x Canadian National Boxing Champion Emelia Dermott-Goodin joins the podcast this week! She spoke to crafting her self-image through strength, becoming a national champion, disordered eating, toxic coaching behaviors, reset routines, and the long-term effects of weight class sports. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: shorturl.at/yByeu KT Tape: shorturl.at/rCwq3 A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/zaPoW Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 136: Allostasis and the Wim Hof Method with Dr. Justin Ternes
Episode 136 welcomed breathwork practitioner, Dr. Justin Ternes. Dr. Ternes detailed his experience with intentional breathing exercises, like the Wim Hof Method, as well as how listeners can embrace breathwork practice as a piece of their training. This episode also dealt with allostasis, meditation, breathing as a stress response, and the impact of nutrition on breathwork. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: shorturl.at/yByeu KT Tape: shorturl.at/rCwq3 A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/zaPoW Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality True Self Health: https://trueself.health/ Into the Cold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPx7iiRKf0I Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 135: Challenging Invincibility and The Epic Deca with JD Tremblay
Episode 135 welcomed on ultra-marathon runner, JD Tremblay! Tremblay described his experience running the Epic Deca, how he sustains determination, and what others can do to find systems of success within themselves. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: shorturl.at/yByeu KT Tape: shorturl.at/rCwq3 A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/zaPoW Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality "Hunger 4 More": https://hunger4more.com/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 134: International Soccer and Mental Health First Aid with Gianna Merigliano
Episode 134 welcomed on professional soccer player, Gianna Merigliano. Merigliano has played professionally in Italy, Israel, and the United States, as well as for Team Puerto Rico. She spoke to the trials and tribulations of playing abroad, the inequities of sport psych resources in these spaces, and how OnRise has helped her use her story to assist others in their mental health journeys. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: shorturl.at/yByeu KT Tape: shorturl.at/rCwq3 A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/zaPoW Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 133: Limiting Beliefs and Growth Zones with Quinn Harwood
Episode 133 brought on professional certified coach, Quinn Harwood! Drawing from a journey that includes professional basketball, more than two decades in corporate leadership, and thousands of coaching sessions, Coach Q helps emerging and established leaders break through barriers and lead with bold confidence. His mindset is rooted in faith, resilience, and the belief that growth happens when intention meets action. In this episode, he spoke to minimizing limiting beliefs, the zones of personal and professional growth that can skyrocket you toward success, and how to manage process pitfalls. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: shorturl.at/yByeu KT Tape: shorturl.at/rCwq3 A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/zaPoW Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Harwood's Coaching: https://coachqharwood.com/coaching/ "Growth Time": https://coachqharwood.com/growthtime-book/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 132: Achromatopsia and Disability Advocacy with Staci Mannella
Episode 132 welcomed on former Team USA para-alpine skier Staci Mannella! Mannella detailed how para-alpine skiing helped inform her worldview, how she fought back against Dartmouth University, her experiences at two Paralympic Games, and the impact of sport psychology for disabled athletes! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: shorturl.at/yByeu KT Tape: shorturl.at/rCwq3 A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/zaPoW Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Mannella's Research: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/2159676X.2023.2260392 Engage with Mannella's Dissertation: https://stacimannella.com/beyond-the-headlines Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 131: Stop Light Performance and Mental Skills Building Blocks with Dr. Emily Wright
Episode 131 brought on IMG Academy Mental Performance Coach Dr. Emily Wright to speak on youth athlete coaching, parenting youth athletes, and what mental skills should be at the forefront of skill-building for middle and high school-aged student-athletes! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: shorturl.at/yByeu KT Tape: shorturl.at/rCwq3 A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/zaPoW Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 130: Scouting Outside the Box Score and MLB Talent Acquisition with Chris Calciano
Episode 130 brought on Boston Red Sox talent acquisition specialist, Chris Calciano! Calciano detailed his experience playing professional baseball, coaching talented youth and college athletes, dominating the recruitment trail, and what characteristics pro scouts are actually looking for outside of a box score. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: https://shorturl.at/yByeu KT Tape: https://shorturl.at/rCwq3 A Sight for Sport Eyes: https://shorturl.at/zaPoW Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 129: Sport Admin and Youth Sport Support Systems with Jess Lapachinski
Episode 129 brought on Jess Lapachinski, associate director of athletics at Amherst College. Lapachinski spoke to the importance of the intersection of mental health, physical health, and sport administration as it pertains to supporting student-athletes at all levels of competition. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 128: "SledHead" and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy with Will Person
Episode 128 brought on former Team USA Bobsled athlete, Will Person! Person was gracious enough to detail his tumultuous relationship with bobsled and Team USA, as well as traumatic brain injuries, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and the lasting ramifications of repeated head trauma. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality SledHead: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/26/sports/olympics/olympics-bobsled-suicide-brain-injuries.html Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 127: The Last 100 Meters and Psych as Public Health with Ivy Watts
Episode 127 brought on collegiate sprinter-turned mental health speaker, Ivy Watts! Watts detailed her experience running for a Division II university, receiving recognition by the NCAA, combatting deeply-ingrained mental health struggles, perfectionism, and viewing mental health as public health. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Ivy Watts Speaks: https://www.ivywattsspeaks.com/ Somatic Teachings: https://www.ivywattsspeaks.com/coaching Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 126: From Lab to Locker Room and Cortex Flex with Nate Roy
Episode 126 welcomed on neuroscience Ph.D candidate and Team USA bobsled hopeful, Nate Roy. Roy worked through the impact of sport on his determination, the neuroscience of concussions and TBIs, trying out for Team USA Bobsled, and his mental health tech company, Cortex Flex! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Roy's Cornell U. Research: https://ecommons.cornell.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/735453f7-ac74-4036-841a-4cad9c891982/content Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 125: Trauma-Informed Counseling and Support Staff Rings with Dr. Charron Sumler
Episode 125 welcomed on Dr. Charron Sumler, Assistant Director of Sport Psychology and Wellness Services at Ohio State University. She detailed the role of trauma-informed counseling within the confines of sport performance, who college recruits should look for within support staff, and how emotional triggers have shifted in a post-COVID, NIL-driven sport landscape. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 124: "Finishing" Your Sport and College Volleyball with Liv Setla
Episode 124 welcomed on Kent State Women's Volleyball assistant coach, and former UNLV defensive specialist, Liv Setla. In this episode, she spoke about the recruitment process, being diagnosed with depression and anxiety, reframing her relationship with perfectionism, and how she managed to restructure volleyball's impact on her life. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 123: Team Ireland Hockey and NDUR with Aidan Connolly
On Episode 123 of Closer Mentality, Aidan Connolly joined the podcast to talk about his experience with junior hockey, injuries, how rehab helped him find psychology, and the endeavor of bring hockey to Ireland! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality NDUR: https://www.ndurforathletes.health/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 122: The Psychology of the Walk-Up Song and Emotional Regulation with Dr. Seth Swary
Episode 122 brought on sport psychologist, Dr. Seth Swary! Dr. Swary detailed his extensive research on music integration in elite sport and how athletes can use pre-game playlists to directly increase performance! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Dr. Swary's Research: https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/7677/ Bishop, Karageorghis, et al (2007): https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/bitstream/2438/3118/1/Fulltext.pdf Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 121: AI in Sports and Athlete Marketing with Isabel Delgado
Episode 121 brought on performance coach and SportsBiz EVP for International Strategy, Isabel Delgado! Delgado spoke to her time coaching at the Rafa Nadal Academy, what coaches get wrong in facilitating positive team culture and communication, and the impact of artificial intelligence on sports marketing and branding. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality SportsBiz: https://www.sportsbiz.com Isabel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isdelgado/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 120: The Deaflympics and Sport Diplomacy with Drs. Becky Clark and Gily Meir
Episode 120 welcomed on 3x Deaflympic medalist, Dr. Becky Clark, and University of Western States professor and CMPC, Dr. Gily Meir. Drs. Clark and Meir highlighted the new partnership between the USA Deaflympics team and UWS, set to provide Team USA athletes with appropriate communication avenues and sport psychology services ahead of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympic Games! It's the first such partnership in the world! CAPTIONS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia4VDDFrl7M Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Learn More: https://www.uws.edu/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 119: Mental Health Bodyguards and The 'Work on Your Game Commandments' with Dre Baldwin
Episode 119 welcomed on Dre Baldwin, CEO of Work On Your Game and former professional basketball player! He spoke to the degree of dedication that it took to play Division III, cultivating his internal drive, getting scouted to play overseas, and the 12 Work On Your Game Commandments. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality "Work On Your Game": https://www.youtube.com/@DreB Baldwin's Published Books: https://shorturl.at/DvZOJ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 118: Distracted Diving and Concussion Risks with Brooke Earley
Episode 118 welcomed on former University of Arizona springboard diver, Brooke Earley. Earley explained how she ended up diving for the Wildcats, sustaining four concussions, battling proprioception issues, and the mental health practices that she found most useful! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 117: Visualizing the Track and Youth in BMX with Payton Ridenour
Episode 117 welcomed on Team USA BMX racer Payton Ridenour. Ridenour's story included her introduction to BMX racing, making her first Olympic team, implementing visualization, and learning to rely on herself for success! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 116: i-BrainTech and Data-Driven Visualization with Dr. Konstantin Sonkin
Episode 116 welcomed on neuroscientist and founder/CEO of i-BrainTech, Dr. Konstantin Sonkin. Dr. Sonkin explained how artificial intelligence and sport performance can coexist for good, and the implementation of data-driven visualization exercises! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality i-BrainTech: https://www.i-brain.tech/about Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 115: Becoming the Architect of Your Mentality and Pitching Routines with Dr. Colt Olson
Episode 115 welcomed on Colorado Rockies' Mental Skills Coordinator, Dr. Colt Olson. Dr. Olson worked through how his passion for psychology developed, how he helps professional baseball players craft their mental routines, and the Closer Mentality! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 114: The "Macho Man" Attitude and Rugby's Mental Health Conundrum with Will Hooley
Episode 114 brought on former English rugby player Will Hooley! Hooley addressed his rugby upbringing, representing his national team, playing within the Major League Rugby organizations, and what the sport needs to do in order to expand successfully. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality 2023 Study: www.gla.ac.uk/news/archiveofnews…ne_1012463_en.html Mental Fitness Webinar (5/8/25): www.majorleague.rugby/mentalfitness/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 113: "The Tree That Bends" and Cultural Linguistics with Dr. Ross White
Dr. Ross White, a professor of clinical psychology at Queen's University Belfast, joined Closer Mentality this week to speak on psychological jiu-jitsu, cultural acuity in mental wellness, and his new book, "The Tree That Bends". Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality "The Tree That Bends": https://www.amazon.com/dp/1529429994?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_SE5DA30PRS59Z2DWZ79C&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_SE5DA30PRS59Z2DWZ79C&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_SE5DA30PRS59Z2DWZ79C&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=true&newOGT=1 Dr. White's Research: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/contributors/ross-g-white-phd Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 112: The Female Athlete Voice and Research Agendas with Dr. Julie McCleery
Episode 112 brought on University of Washington sport researcher Dr. Julie McCleery! She spoke to her experience rowing with Team USA and how research she conducts can inform the way coaches and support staff interact with female athletes! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality "Centering the female athlete voice in a sports science research agenda": https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38981661/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 111: The Defensive Mind and Team Handball with Dr. Sarah Gascon
Episode 111 brought on USA Team Handball captain and Wheelchair Handball Director of Operations, Dr. Sarah Gascon. Dr. Gascon talked through her time on both the USA Volleyball and Baseball teams, as well as her introduction to handball and the opportunity to join USA Wheelchair Handball's inaugural season. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality USA Team Wheelchair Handball: https://www.usateamhandball.org/wheelchair-national-team Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 110: Long Jump Records and International Adventures with Hayley Manners
Episode 110 featured UCF long jumper Hayley Manners! Manners spoke to growing up with Canadian track and field competition, getting recruited in the United States, entering the transfer portal, navigating a major injury, and found family in the form of fellow mental health-focused student-athletes. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: www.comfrt.com/closermentality Stress Awareness Resources: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/facts-statistics?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwwLO_BhB2EiwAx2e-36mJ3vjgMqy2RFX_ry3A09bptk_lV91Yo1FO3U-6RHoujExnnT4V0xoC9M4QAvD_BwE Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 109: Para Sport Visibility and Gold Medal Legacies with Ryan Neiswender
Episode 109 brought on Team USA Paralympian, Ryan Neiswender. Neiswender, a wheelchair basketball player, spoke to adaptive sport opportunities, collegiate recruiting, representing Team USA all over the world, the program's golden legacy, and how para sport can rise in popularity. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Comfrt: https://www.comfrt.com/closermentality Culxtured: https://culxtured.com/ Learn more about Para sport: https://www.usopc.org/para-college-sport/about-para-sport Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 108: Olympic Water Polo and Combating Burnout with Jaime Komer
Episode 108 brought on Olympic water polo goalkeeper turned yoga instructor, Jaime Komer. Komer spoke to the worldliness that water polo afforded her, a prolific college career, winning a silver medal in Beijing with Team USA, and combating the overwhelming feelings of burnout for a sport that had given her everything. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Jaime Komer's Substack: https://jaimekomer.substack.com/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 107: Para-Cycling and Paralympic Gold with Sam Bosco
Episode 107 brought on Team USA para-cyclist Sam Bosco! Bosco spoke about limb-lengthening surgeries, rowing as physical therapy, finding adaptive cycling, TBIs, and finally standing atop a Paralympic podium. It's a jam-packed episode! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Para-Sport Information: https://www.usparacycling.org/about-para-cycling Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 106: Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Meditation with Tom Maloney
Episode 106 brought on Tom Maloney to speak about his experience with Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Maloney introduced NLP and explained its use cases in collegiate and professional sports. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 NLP Resources: https://www.nlp.com/what-is-nlp/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/@CMuncensored
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Ep. 105: Team Barbados and NGB Inequities with Ryan Brathwaite
Episode 105 brought on Team Barbados track athlete and advocate, Ryan Brathwaite. He spoke about his introduction to track, sport on the island, moving to the United States to run collegiately, and how he's hoping to offer opportunities to Barbadian youth. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 104: The U.S. Marines and Team USA Bobsled with Riley Tejcek
Episode 104 brought on Riley Tejcek, an officer in the United States Marine Corps and a bobsled pilot for Team USA. She spoke about getting involved with The Marines and Team USA, playing a Division I sport, nurturing motivation, and writing a children's book. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 "If You Can Dream It, Be It!": https://url.zip/d4e7698 Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 103: Talent Scouting and Cultural Agility with Mark Dillon
Episode 103 welcomed on former professional soccer player and talent scout Mark Dillon. He spoke to the changes in the American soccer landscape since the 1970s, how to scout talent overseas, American early specialization, and how to use sport to craft a vast and immersive worldview. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 The Talent Projekt: https://www.talentprojekt.com/about Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 102: Social Neuroscience and Wheelchair Rugby with Dr. Margaret Smith
Episode 102 brought on Team USA Wheelchair Rugby sport psychologist, Dr. Margaret Smith. She spoke about social neuroscience, the nervous system, how her work provides psych services to para-athletes, and her passion for adaptive sport. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 National Wheelchair Rugby Association: https://usawr.org/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 101: Wheelchair Basketball and Adapted Athletics Coaching with Robb Taylor
Episode 101 welcomed on Team USA Wheelchair Basketball men's head coach Robb Taylor. He spoke about his introduction to adapted sport, working up the coaching ladder, NWBA classification, and what it means to coach a legacy team! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 National Wheelchair Basketball Association: https://www.nwba.org/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 100: Celebrating One Hundred Stories
Episode 100 is a conglomeration of my favorite episodes from the past three years! I'm so grateful that I get to create these stories every week and help advocate for athlete mental health and wellness. Thank you to everyone who has been tuning in, and especially to those who have supported since the beginning. It's already been a wild ride, and I've loved every second of it! Here's to 100 more! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 99: Physical Chess and Olympic-level Motivation with Iris Zimmermann
Episode 99 welcomes on former Team USA fencer Iris Zimmermann! She worked through her adolescent rise to international fencing dominance, fencing in college, following her older sister through the sport, and how abusive coaching behaviors shaped her motivation style and the kind of coach she now is. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 USCIS: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 98: The Consistency Mindset and Becoming a World Citizen Through Sport with Kara Winger
Episode 98 welcomed on Team USA javelin athlete Kara Winger! She spoke to her reign of US dominance, becoming a 4x Olympian, being chosen as an Olympic flag bearer for the United States, and her complicated relationship with injury rehab. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Stories by Student Athletes: open.spotify.com/show/7dzNbDXngXrvAwLIMW4PcI Team USA Track & Field: https://www.usatf.org/disciplines Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 97: Crafting Camaraderie and COVID Captains with Becca Winton
Episode 97 features former Allegheny College field hockey player Becca Winton. In this episode, Winton speaks to her experience helping found the team, training through COVID-19, and the ensuing mental health struggles she experienced in college athletics in the post-COVID era. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Stories by Student Athletes: open.spotify.com/show/7dzNbDXngXrvAwLIMW4PcI Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 96: More Than An Athlete and Competing for Your Name with Jonny Curran
Welcome in Episode 96's guest, Jonny Curran. Curran played college golf at St. Mary's College and detailed his recruitment, the golfer mentality, individuality on the course, his podcast, and what resources he wants all college athletic departments to have. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Stories by Student Athletes: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dzNbDXngXrvAwLIMW4PcI Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 95: Motivation Styles and Best Coaching Practices with Kelly Oberle
Episode 95 welcomed on Kelly Oberle, founder of Access Human Potential. She spoke to her experience as a walk-on, translating her athletic prowess into applicable lessons post-sport, and the services she offers now with her consulting company. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 94: Team USA Shooting and Prematch Routines with Lucas Kozeniesky
Episode 94 is live now with Team USA rifle athlete Lucas Kozeniesky. He spoke about finding a rifle club in Northern Virginia, the now-defunct rifle program at NC State, the mental tax of competitive shooting, and his experiences as a 2x Olympian. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 USA Shooting: https://m.usashooting.org/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 93: PTSD and Words I Wish I'd Heard with McKenna Braegelmann
Episode 93 brought on University of San Diego softball pitcher McKenna Braegelmann. She spoke to the ramifications of a scary youth sport injury, learning about her own mental wellness, navigating PTSD, eating disorders, and anxiety, and the opportunities that have presented themselves in the wake of the worst time in her life. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Shine The Light On Collab: https://shinethelighton.com/collections/words-i-wish-id-heard?srsltid=AfmBOooDsvmfeS0M-2eaqCJFag4yif5sjESgdAyliqnOlouB8srxJXnQ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 92: Carrying Our Emotions and The Winning Environment with Dr. Hillary Cauthen
Dr. Hillary Cauthen, TEDx speaker and sport psychologist, joined Closer Mentality to work through misconceptions about athlete mental health, how to combat mental fatigue, teaching children about mental wellness principles, and toxic coaching behaviors. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: shorturl.at/sxCP6 Dr. Cauthen's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzTP3f_6coA "Hello Trauma: Our Invisible Teammate": https://www.amazon.com/Hello-Trauma-Our-Invisible-Teammate/dp/0960121900 Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 91: Defining Your Best and BMX Ph.Ds with Connor Fields
Team USA BMX 3x Olympian Connor Fields joined Closer Mentality this week to detail his racing career, how he defines his goals, representing his country on the world stage, and the dangerous collision during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics that nearly cost him his life. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo A Sight for Sport Eyes: https://shorturl.at/sxCP6 Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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Ep. 90: Wheelchair Handball and Adaptive Athletics with Dr. Ford Dyke
On Episode 90, Team USA Wheelchair Handball head coach, and former Team USA handball athlete, Dr. Ford Dyke joined the podcast. Dr. Dyke spoke to his role in the adaptive sport landscape, what it means to advocate for increased opportunities for athletes with disabilities, how he scouted for a new sport, and the impact he sees Team USA Wheelchair Handball having on the world stage. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/closermentality and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo WATCH Team USA Wheelchair Handball: https://www.usateamhandball.org/wheelchair-national-team Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Closer Mentality is a peak performance-focused, documentary podcast. Each episode tells the stories of elite athletes, coaches, and sport psychologists and their relationships with the mental side of the game.
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Julia Mellett
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