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Mind-Design Sports
by Mind-Design Sports
Our podcasts will provide greater insight into any highlighted topic related to sport psychology. The host, Brandon Shintani, will be chatting with guest speakers ranging from student-athletes to professionals. Some notable guests include Ron White and Graham Betchart. In addition, Jonny Mondo and Elliot Steinberg have a spinoff podcast, Sports-Mind Avenue, where they discuss current events in sports and the psychological connection. If you want to learn about the mental aspect of sports, these podcasts are for you! Check out our website for more tips here: https://www.mind-designsports.org/
Episodes
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Mental Fitness, Burnout, and Breathwork - EP36 w/ Sun Sachs of Rewire Fitness
In this episode, Brandon speaks with Sun Sachs, one of the founders at Rewire Fitness, about how mental fitness can help young athletes. Rewire Fitness has been backed by some of the biggest names in sports, like Under Armour and NBA All-Star Kyle Korver. They speak about common sport psychology...
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The Mental Side of Race Car Driving - Episode 31 w/ Aditya Swaminathan
Race car driving can be one of the most dangerous sports out there, so having a sharp mental game is important at all levels of the sport’s competition. Today, Brandon talks with Aditya Swaminathan, a professional 18-year-old race car driver from Bengaluru, India, to discuss his perspective…
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Balancing Your Plate: Eating Well as an Athlete w/Cynthia Sass
We've all heard that saying: you are what you eat. As athletes, we place a lot of emphasis on physical health alongside mental health, and a healthy body must be nourished. Today, we sit down with nutritionist Cynthia Sass to discuss the ways the right eating habits can optimize your physicality,...
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How to Overcome Mental Health Problems During The Pandemic - Jarrod Spencer
In this podcast, Brandon chats with Jarrod Spencer, who serves as the sports psychologist for several professional teams and individual athletes. The mental health of numerous athletes was affected by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, and Jarrod explains the different impacts of the lockdown…
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Photography in the Sports Industry w/ Billie Weiss
When one thinks about sports, there is a good chance that certain players or teams come to mind. However, one underlooked, but also very important, aspect of the sports industry is photography. A wide range of lessons can come from the artistic side of sports, many of which can not be learned in...
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Training Your Brain: Developing Mental Fitness - SportPsychMDs (Torrey Troggio & Armin Hoes)
As athletes, we spend large portions of our time training our bodies' ability to perform well- our physical fitness- to perfection. But mental fitness can play just as large a role as a well-trained body in athletic success. After all, a good arm is nothing if you freeze up right before the...
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Performing for Better Skills: Manage Your Energy - EP13 w/Emily Galvin
As athletes, we are faced with different kinds of situations every day. These situations may apply unnecessary stress to our lives, whether they concern our teams, coaches, or even ourselves. An important factor in success through these situations is the way you manage your energy. Your energy...
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Young and Powerful: How Teen Athletes Thrive w/ Errol Chandler
As young athletes and even young people in general, we are often faced with various challenges when it comes to our lives and establishing goals, and keeping ourselves accountable to them. Brandon and Errol touch on some of the challenges they have faced as young entrepreneurs and athletes who…
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Playing Smart On and Off the Chess Board - Dr. Denise Bouah
Dr. Denise Bouah is a three time National Women's Chess Champion, Sports Psychologist, and author of "Sport Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts". In this episode, Brandon and Denise discuss the mental and physical side of chess. Denise talks about her...
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Performance for Better Skills: Commitment and Its Effect on Mental Health - w/Angus Mugford
Commitment, according to the Oxford dictionary, is the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity. In order to perform well in sports, one needs to be fully committed and show a lot of passion. Today, we invite Angus Mugford, a director of health performance for over 15 years…
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Episode 17 Sports Mind Avenue: Yankees Sweep Red Sox And NFL Unpredictable
In Today's episode of the Sports Mind Avenue Podcast, the boys will recap week 3 of the NFL and recap the final week of the MLB regular season. The AL Wild Card spot continues to be a struggle get. Ben and Mondo will bicker about who's better, whether the Red Sox or the Yankees. After the boys...
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The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 15: Fire Alarm Issues, Conference Alliances, and MLB Playoff Push
In Today's episode, the boys talk about the alliance with the Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC as they discuss whether this is good or bad for the NCAA and college sports. In baseball news, we are now one month away from October, and the MLB playoff race is heating up in both leagues as teams like the...
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The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 14: USA is #1, NFL Vaccine Talk, and Field of Dreams Game
The US dominates the summer Olympics once again as people doubted them at the beginning of the games. Today we will dive into the US dominance basketball as both the women's and men's teams win gold again. The US women's soccer team wins bronze, and the men's baseball and softball team wins…
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Tactics to Secure Sports Scholarships - EP18 w/Tessa Berger
Tessa Berger began her sports journey at the tender age of 5 when she began playing soccer. She went on to become the youngest person ever, male or female to play and score in the Premier League, New Zealand's top flight senior competition at just 11 years of age. From there she competed as an…
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The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 13: Simone Biles Discussion, MLB Trade Deadline, and NBA Free Agency
In this week's podcast, the boys will explore the Olympics and analyze Tokyo's basketball, swimming, and gymnastics so far. As the Olympics goes on, free agency in the NBA is heating up, and baseball has a blockbuster trade deadline. Intro= 0:27-2:09 USA Olympic Basketball Talk= 2:09-9:51 USA...
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The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 12: Bucks Win NBA Finals, Unruly MLB Fans, and NHL Expansion Draft
Intro= 0:27-1:25 Bucks Win NBA Finals: 1:25-10:10 NBA Free Agency Predictions 10:10-17:20 Alex Verdugo Gets Hit By Baseball And Fans Behavior in Stadiums/Ballparks = 17:20-26:20 (Bens Breakdown) Olympics Preview = 26:20-29:15 Bryce Young = 29:15-32:42 Texas and Oklahoma Want To Join SEC =...
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Episode 11: Call of Duty League Executive Producer Michael Berger, Ohtani Talk, and Playoff Breakdown
Intro= 0:27-2:10 NBA Finals Talk= 2:10-13:05 Lightning Win The Cup= 13:05-18:12 Micheal Berger Interview= 18:12-47:40 NIL Ruling= 47:40-57:25 Olympic Talk: 57:25-1:04:15 Bens Breakdown: 1:04:15-1:12:00 The Boys Name Their Three Favorite Video Games= 1:12:00-1:21:20 On today's episode on the Sport...
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The Mindset to The Olympics - EP17 w/George Steffey
The first step to thriving at anything you do in life is having the right mindset and mentality. Having the right mindset might not sound like much of a big deal, but it plays such a critical role in the outcome of your performance. In today's podcast, we invite George Steffey, a member of the US...
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The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 10: NBA Finals/Stanley Cup Talk, NC State Goes Home, and Olympics Hype
Intro= 0:27-1:13 NBA Conference Finals= 1:13-12:37 NHL Stanley Cup/Kraken Fanship= 12:37-26:10 NC State Baseball Kicked Out Of Tourney= 26:10-35:36 Olympic Talk= 35:36-49:35 Carl Nassib Comes Out= 49:35-50:35 Garrett Richards Changes His Pitching Style Mid-Game=50:35-54:12 Carter Hart's Mental...
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The Sport-Mind Avenue Podcast Episode 9: Pitcher Checks, Free Agency Thoughts, and Massive NCAA News
Intro= 0:27-2:20 Bucks Beat The Nets= 2:20-6:52 Tre Young And The Hawks Beat The Sixers= 6:52-8:15 Ben Simmons Can't Shoot And His Mental State= 8:15-17:47 Jazz Are Eliminated and Suns Look Unstoppable= 17:47-21:40 Is Devin Booker The Next Kobe= 21:40-24:50 MLB Cracking Down on Spider Tack=...
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The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 8: Le'veon Bell Controversy, Playoffs Craziness, MLB's Sticky Situation, And All-Time NBA Draft
In today's episode, former Steelers, Jets, and Chiefs running back Le'veon Bell is speaking out against the Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. Is Le'veon Bell having mental issues with his brain, as this has not been the first time Bell has said something negative about his coach or...
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Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather, Julio Jones Trade, NBA/NHL Playoff talk, and Draft of Hardest Positions in Sports
On this episode, the boys talk about the Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather fight and dive deep into the big Julio Jones deal that happened. The boys also talk more about the playoffs and wrap up this episode with a fantasy draft. Intro: 0:27-1:42 Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather Fight: 1:42-15:13…
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Being Asian in Sports & The NBA - EP16w/Carlo Singson
Sports is not just about the physical aspect. The mental and psychological aspect is very important as well. Research has shown that sports improve concentration and boosts self-confidence. Today, we invite Carlo Singson, an ex-vice president and managing director of the NBA Philippines and a...
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Tennis Talk, Mental Slumps, & Consistency - EP15 w/Alan Hua
Establishing a bar and maintaining consistency as an athlete can be very difficult especially as a young one in high school. In this episode, Brandon is joined by Alan Hua, a highly ranked tennis player. They talk about some of the challenges associated with being a young athlete with such a high...
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How to Chase Your Goals in Sports Part 2 - EP14 w/Bryce Strecker
Bryce Strecker has a background in various sports which include football, golf, basketball, and baseball. Bryce has been studying Mental Training techniques. He is the founder of Strecker Sport Psychology. In this second part of the podcast, Bryce will talk about confidence versus and motivation,...
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Episode 5: Marcell Ozuna's Arrest, Kyrie Gets Hit By Water Bottle, Full Arenas, and A List of the 5 Hardest Things Do In Sports
On this episode, the boys dive into the details of Marcell Ozuna's arrest, as well as Kyrie Irving's comments regarding the water bottle incident. We also have another Ben's Breakdown regarding the Celtics front office and full-capacity stadiums. All of this topped off by the guys draft of the...
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The Sport-Mind Avenue Podcast Episode 4: La Russa is Crazy, Playoff Talk, New Fantasy Draft
On this episode, The Boys give their opinions on Tony La Russa and how he has handled "Homergate". We talk about how the play-in tournament is formatted. We also talk a lot about the NBA and NHL playoffs and have a brand new fantasy draft that everyone should be watching. Intro: 0:26-1:50 Tony La...
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How to Chase Your Goals in Sports Part 1 - EP13 w/Bryce Strecker
Bryce Strecker has a background in various sports which include football, golf, basketball, and baseball. Bryce has been studying Mental Training techniques. He is the founder of Strecker Sport Psychology. In this podcast, Bryce will talk about how to mentally train, common mistakes in coaching,...
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Tebow’s Big Return, Danger of Tackling, and a Brand New Segment: The Sports-Mind Avenue EP3
On today's episode, The Boys talk introduce their newest team member/editor, Ben and his new segment Ben's Breakdown. We also talk Tebow return and the dangers of tackling drills in youth football. Finally, we wrap up this episode with our first ever fantasy draft. Introduce our newest team…
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Athlete Support Groups & Rodgers vs. Packers Internal Drama: The Sports-Mind Avenue Podcast EP2
COVID-19 has been difficult for many athletes (physically and mentally) and contributed to the prevalence of athlete support groups, especially at the college level. Support groups have shown to be a great way to cope. Jonny and Elliot will talk about psychological terms such as Maslow’s…
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Being a Female in Sports, Soccer, & Goalkeeping - EP12 w/Nicole Barnhart
Statistics indicate female athletes are still discriminated against in the sports industry, and because of this, some give up on their careers. However, the fact remains that there are a variety of ways to boost one’s confidence as a female athlete. The purpose of today’s podcast is to hear from...
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Introduction of The Sport-Mind Avenue Podcast EP1
Mind-Design Sports is proud to announce that they have another podcast called the Sport-Mind Avenue Podcast. The hosts, Jonny Mondo and Elliott Steinberg, discuss current events happening in the sports world as well as the mental impacts these events can have on athletes and their surrounding...
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Nutrition and Sports: The Healthy Relationship - EP11 w/Leslie Bonci
In today's podcast, Brandon has a conversation with a sports nutrition expert, Leslie Bonci, who mainly focuses on active eating and fueling for sport. In today's sports community, wrong beliefs about correct nutrition lead to much confusion among professionals. Leslie will take us to a journey…
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Hinging Moments On Mental Toughness - EP10 w/Dr. Rob Bell
We've all been there- a tragic moment, a failure so utter it seems to change us completely. Or perhaps it's the conversation, so innocuous at the time, that in hindsight was pivotal to the direction of our lives. How do we know when a moment is about to change our lives, and how can recognizing...
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Your Brain’s Hidden Roles in Sports - EP9 w/Erik Uliasz
Mr. Erik Uliasz has been teaching AP psychology for 20+ years and is a track and field coach for his high school. He discusses the Yerkes Dodson Law, neuroplasticity, and the different brain parts and their functions including the cerebellum and the frontal lobes. He also speaks about the famous...
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NBA Training, COVID, & Sports - EP8 w/Graham Betchart
Graham Betchart is one of the world’s leading mental performance coaches and he talks about the NBA players he works with including Aaron Gordon, Ben Simmons, Karl Anthony Towns, and Andrew Wiggens. He also touches on his concept of "MVP" and "an iron fist and a velvet fist." Other topics…
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Why A Great Memory Is Crucial to Sports Performance - EP7 w/Ron White
Ron White is a 2-time USA Memory Champion. He gives tips and advice on how to memorize anything. He has appeared on Brain Games, Stan Lee's Superhumans, Good Morning America, FOX, NBC, etc. Ron talks about his favorite memory technique (“Mind Palace”) that helped him memorize many things…
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Positivity & Determination - EP6 w/Dr. Paul Semendinger
Dr. Paul Semendinger has worked with kids for 20+ years as a teacher and principal. An insightful and motivational speaker for all ages, he talks about determination and provides tons of wisdom to use in sports and in life. Dr. Sem talks about the idea of “Kintsugi”; what to do when you don’t...
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How to Flow into The State of Flow - EP5 w/Perry Quartuccio
Perry gives advice to athletes that play tight around their parents and his favorite breathing techniques ("Box Breathing" and "4-7-8 Breathing"). He also discusses his book "Reaching Home Plate" and how to get into the "zone," otherwise known as "flow." Time Stamps: 0:00-0:58 = Introductions of...
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Stress vs. Anxiety - EP4 w/Dr. Kevin Giangrasso
Dr. Giangrasso is a clinical psychologist and founder of “Bergen CBT.” He explains what CBT is and how it can help athletes. Dr. Giangrasso talks about performance anxiety vs performance stress and the one big myth. Other topics include: how does social media contribute to your stress, when and…
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Meditation & The Growth Mindset - EP3 w/Josh Summers
Brandon and Josh talk about Yin Yoga and how the practice is different from meditation. They also discuss the benefits of both yoga and meditation, and how meditation is an important part of mental hygiene. They touch on Carol Dweck's theory of the "growth mindset." Books mentioned in the…
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Training vs. Trusting Mindset - EP2 w/Dr. Pete Kadushin
Brandon and Dr. Kadushin discuss the "practice vs performance mindset", also known as "training vs trusting mindset." Listen to this podcast to learn why "winning practice" is bad. Read our blog to understand why you perform better in practice compared to in competitive situations. Check out Dr....
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Sports Psychology 101 - EP1 w/Cathleen Small
Brandon Shintani and Cathleen Small talk about the basics of Sports Psychology and what it is. They touch on techniques like visualization. Cathleen Small is an author who wrote a 6 book series called “Mind vs Muscle: The Psychology of Sports” targeted for young athletes. ► Visit our Website -...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Our podcasts will provide greater insight into any highlighted topic related to sport psychology. The host, Brandon Shintani, will be chatting with guest speakers ranging from student-athletes to professionals. Some notable guests include Ron White and Graham Betchart. In addition, Jonny Mondo and Elliot Steinberg have a spinoff podcast, Sports-Mind Avenue, where they discuss current events in sports and the psychological connection. If you want to learn about the mental aspect of sports, these podcasts are for you! Check out our website for more tips here: https://www.mind-designsports.org/
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