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MINDSET SPORTS PODCAST
by Brad Dempsey
Brad Dempsey (Coach D) and Elijah Mayfield (Mayf) are two imperfect people who've had sports tremendously impact their lives. Mayf who has Down syndrome will tell you sports forever changed his life & Coach D who suffered a traumatic brain injury at 13 will tell you sports help save his.You won't want to miss this podcast as Coach D and Mayf continue their 10 year relationship by sharing their story and the stories of others to relate, provide hope, motivate, inspire and bring out the true meaning of sports. We also have Gameday episodes talking all things Mindset & Performance. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindset-sports/support
Episodes
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#34: SURVIVORS GUILT
Welcome to Episode 34 of the Mindset Sports Podcast. In this episode Mayf & I continue with the story of 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year Darrion "Mr. DC" Cockrell. We've gone from talking survival to discussing how he has grown through his journey of playing sports while figuring out life. If…
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#33: TURN YOUR NEGATIVES INTO A POSITIVE
This is our 2nd episode with Darrion "Mr. DC" Cockrell. In this episode DC shares his story of being taken in by his middle school football coach's family. He continues to drop nuggets of wisdom by sharing with us all that he's been through. It's amazing how light hearted and open to share DC is....
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#32: FROM SURVIVAL TO TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Welcome to Episode 32 of the Mindset Sports Podcast. In this episode Mayf and I welcome the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year Mr. Darrion DC Cockrell. DC shares his story of growing up in survival mode. His father was a drug dealer who got murdered, his mother was strung out on drugs and his...
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BONUS EPISODE: AMBASSADORS FOR THE TRUE MEANING OF SPORTS
Mayf & I were blessed with the opportunity to have Hall of Fame Sports Directors Chris Duerr & Rod Smith on our Coach D & Mayf Live Show. There were some unexpected internet & sound issues throughout the episode. However, the time spent with these two was a true blessing. If you can hang through...
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#31: THE #1 RULE FOR EVERY COACH
Tune in to see what I believe should be "The #1 Rule For Every Coach". Do I have a story behind it? You better believe it!! If you're a coach at any level I'm going to issue a challenge for you as you begin 2022. Have a Happy New Year!! May God Bless you and your loved ones!!
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#30: 10 LESSONS HEADED INTO 22
Welcome to Episode 30 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "10 Lessons Headed Into 22". In this episode I wrap up telling my story and give the listeners 10 lessons I've learned that can be helpful as they head into the new year. As we wrap up 2021 and celebrate the milestone of hitting 30 episodes, we...
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#29: BURNOUT
Welcome to Episode 29 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "Burnout". In this fifth episode of telling my story, I share with the listeners how I let my drive and desire to be successful lead to burnout. We all have different personalities and different ways of coping with our weaknesses. Working harder...
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#28: NO HOLDS BARRED STEEL CAGE MATCH
Welcome to Episode 28 of the Mindset Sports Podcast. This is a GAMEDAY Episode ' No Holds Barred Steel Cage Match'. Mayf loves pro-wrestling and said he would like to do an episode covering his favorite the WWE. I've had my days as a fan so I said what a great idea. In this episode we will talk...
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#27: INCLUSION
Welcome to Episode 27 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "Inclusion". Recently Mayf & I received some news that stirred up some emotions in both of us. We don't have all of the details and through experience I know we won't get all of the details. For that reason we decided to have this episode focus…
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BONUS EPISODE: COMMUNITY, TEAMWORK & MENTAL HEALTH
Welcome to this Bonus Episode of the Mindset Sports Podcast "Community, Teamwork & Mental Health". This episode is like no other Episode Mayf & I have done before. In fact it's probably the longest episode we will ever do. Why you ask? We've been presented the opportunity to spotlight community...
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#26: ONCE A PIRATE ALWAYS A PIRATE
Welcome to Episode 26 of the Mindset Sports Podcast. This is a GAMEDAY episode titled "Once A Pirate Always A Pirate". In this episode my wife Gala joins me on the podcast for the very first time. Our hometown Hannibal High School football team has made the Missouri State Championship for the…
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#25: GETTING FIRED
Welcome to Episode 25 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "My Story: Getting Fired". This is the 4th episode of me sharing my story with our listeners. In this episode I begin to share my journey as a teacher & a coach after the passing of my mother. I talk about getting fired from my first head…
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#24: GRATITUDE IN SPORTS & BEYOND
Welcome to Episode 24 of the Mindset Sports Podcast. This is a GAMEDAY episode where I'm discussing "Gratitude in Sports & Beyond". You'll hear me say this time and time again, having balance in your life plays a crucial role in having consistent success. And having gratitude has to be included…
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BONUS EPISODE: 'THE GIFT OF LIFE' THANKSGIVING EDITION
Welcome to this Bonus Episode of the Mindset Sports Podcast, 'The Gift of Life' Thanksgiving Edition. For this Coach D & Mayf LIVE Show Thanksgiving episode, Mayf and I wanted to bring on a guest who has a true understanding of the gift of life. As we all know Thanksgiving is a time of being...
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#23: BLESSED WITH ADVERSITY
Welcome to Episode 23 of the Mindset Sports Podcast, "My Story: Blessed with Adversity". In the third episode of telling my story listeners are able to see how the adversity I had been through began to become a blessing. We all have moments in our lives where we feel stuck with nowhere to go and...
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#22: HANDLING ENTITLEMENT
Welcome to Episode 22 of the Mindset Sports Podcast. This is a GAMEDAY episode where I'm discussing "Handling Entitlement". Having spent years as a teacher, coach and administrator, I've been a part of thousands of conversations around the feelings of entitlement that surround our younger...
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#21: GOING COLD TURKEY & THE TURNING POINT
Welcome to Episode 21 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "My Story: Going Cold Turkey & the Turning Point. In this episode I continue telling my story shifting from my high school years to my college years. It truly is amazing how the struggle can continue, the results can be similar but growth and...
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#20: THE IMPORTANCE OF BODY LANGUAGE
Welcome to Episode 20 of the Mindset Sports Podcast. In this GAMEDAY episode we discuss 'The Importance of Body Language' for athletes, coaches, parents and game officials. I believe that poor or negative body language has become an under addressed issue in youth and high school sports across the...
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BONUS EPISODE: 'MENTAL TOUGHNESS' WITH ARMY VETERAN TRAVIS CRUTCHER
Welcome to this Veterans Day Bonus Episode on the Mindset Sports Podcast 'Mental Toughness with Army Veteran Travis Crutcher. This is a recording from our Coach D & Mayf LIVE show on Labor Day but we felt it would be appropriate to release it on Veterans Day to celebrate all of our veterans out...
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#19: MY STORY - I'M SHARING MINE TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO SHARE YOURS
Welcome to Episode 19 of the Mindset Sports Podcast 'My Story: I'm Sharing Mine to Encourage You to Share Yours'. I just figured out this morning that I scheduled to begin sharing my story on the same day we are announcing the official launch of Mindset Sports. To me that is everything coming…
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#18: WHAT IS MINDSET SPORTS?
Welcome to Episode 18 of the Mindset Sports Podcast. Our first Friday 'GAMEDAY' episode. Today's topic is 'What is Mindset Sports?' I am super excited to release our new 'GAMEDAY' episodes. It is my hope to consistently provide value that will benefit each of our listeners on their sports journey...
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#17: GIVE YOUR GIFT AWAY EVERY DAY
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Mindset Sports Podcast 'Give Your Gift Away Every Day'. In this episode I tell the story about how coach Don Meyer has forever impacted my life and how I am working to share the message he gave me with the world. Yes that message is 'Give Your Gift Away Every Day'.…
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BONUS EPISODE: 'FEAR OF FAILURE' HALLOWEEN EDITION
Welcome to this Bonus Episode of the Mindset Sports Podcast 'Fear of Failure' Halloween Edition. In this episode we bring a special mystery guest on the Coach D & Mayf Holiday LIVE show to celebrate Halloween. You can't see us but we are dressed up as the Blues Brothers. Mayf doesn't know who the...
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#16: ALWAYS DREAM BIG: THE TRAVELING SAND LOT
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "Always Dream Big: The Traveling Sand Lot". We are back with our second and final episode with Coach Ballgame. All I can say is Wow!! It's amazing how a person with a dream, a passion and a purpose can create greatness. We are so appreciative of...
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#15: COACH BALLGAME: A MESSAGE FOR ALL PARENTS & COACHES
Welcome to Episode 15 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "Coach Ballgame: A Message for All Parents & Coaches". In this episode Mayf & I sit down with our new guest James Lowe, better known as Coach Ballgame. You will learn real quick that Coach Ballgame is an innovator. His ability to mix old school...
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#14: FAITHFUL FORGIVENESS: GIVE YOURSELF SPACE & GRACE TO GROW
Welcome to Episode 14 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "Faithful Forgiveness: Give Yourself Space & Grace to Grow". Some of you may be asking what do some of these episodes have to do with sports. And my answer is everything! Every aspect of your life affects the other. You may be in the best shape…
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#13: YOU ARE WORTHY, YOU ARE WORTH IT & YOU ARE LOVED
Welcome to Episode 13 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "You are Worthy, You are Worth It & You are Loved". In our 2nd episode with speaker & coach Brryan Jackson we learn that he went nearly 17 years of his life before he felt accepted as a part of something outside of his own home. Most of the...
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#12: WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES ARE OUT OF YOUR CONTROL
Welcome to Episode 12 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "When Circumstances Are Out of Your Control". Words can't explain the power of this episode with speaker and coach Brryan Jackson. Brryan's ever so unique story of the circumstances he faces daily from an unthinkable act will touch your heart....
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#11: THE IMPACT OF A FATHER & LOVE OF A DAUGHTER
Welcome to Episode 11 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "The Impact of a Father & Love of a Daughter". In our final episode of telling the story of Rocky Sickmann, Mayf and I bring on his daughter Chelsea & son in law Kalen to give our listeners a view of Rocky from the lens of his loved ones. I…
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#10: MAKING THE MOST OF IT
Welcome to Episode 10 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "Making The Most of It". In our third episode with Marine Sgt. Rocky Sickmann, we bring on his best friend Billy Gallegos who was held hostage with him in Iran. Rocky & Billy were in a room together for over 400 days while being held hostage. We...
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#9: PATIENCE LOVE & TEAMWORK
Welcome to Episode 9 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "Patience Love & Teamwork". In our second episode with Marine Sgt. Rocky Sickmann, he shares the beautiful love story of him and his wife Jill who waited for him at a young age while he was held hostage in Iran. Their love story is a true…
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#8: LOVE OF FAMILY, LOVE OF FAITH, LOVE OF COUNTRY
Welcome to Episode 8 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "Love of Family, Love of Faith & Love of Country". Episode 8 begins our 4 episode journey with special guest Marine Sgt. Rocky Sickmann. Rocky is most commonly known for his time as a hostage when the U.S. Embassy in Iran was taken on November…
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BONUS EPISODE: THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE
Welcome to this bonus episode of the Mindset Sports Podcast "The Power of Perspective". In this episode we help our listeners get dialed in on our purpose for the Mindset Sports Podcast, before we start bringing on our amazing guests. It is so important to understand how powerful perspective can…
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#7: MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Welcome to Episode 7 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "Manager of the Year". In this episode you will learn how Mayf made the jump from high school sports to college sports when Coach Moseley asked him to become the manager for the Lincoln University Basketball team. Now the president of the...
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#6: COACH EM UP
Welcome to Episode 6 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "Coach Em Up". In this episode Mayf & I bring on the 3 coaches that he managed under during high school. It is awesome to hear how each coach had their own unique relationship with Mayf. They each share how he impacted their specific programs and...
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#5: REUNION WITH THE BOYS
Welcome to Episode 5 of the Mindset Sports Podcast the "Reunion with The Boys". In this episode we bring on 3 of Mayf's best friends who went to school with him from Kindergarten all the way through their senior year in high school. Of course we talk glory days but the beauty of this episode is…
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#4: THE MAKING OF MAYF
Episode 4: Welcome to Episode 4 of the Mindset Sports Podcast "The Making of Mayf". In this episode Mayf's parents Todd & Pam Mayfield join us again to continue telling his story as he transitioned from elementary/intermediate school to high school. You will learn how they took a huge leap of…
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#3: THE STORY OF ELIJAH MAYFIELD
Episode 3 (*there is a 10 second pause from 5:05-5:15): In this episode Mayf's parents join us as guests to tell "The Story of Elijah Mayfield". Todd & Pam Mayfield give us a raw look of their journey of learning that their son may have Down syndrome to learning that he does. It is so difficult…
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BONUS: HAVING COURAGE
Bonus Episode: This was a LIVE recording of the "Coach D & Mayf Show" to celebrate the 4th of July. In this episode we speak with special guest, Lt. Colonel Mike Roberts about how he has displayed courage in his life while overcoming challenges as a young athlete, beating cancer, leading soldiers...
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#2: HOW IT BECAME COACH D & MAYF
Episode 2: In this episode Coach D introduces his co-host Elijah "Mayf" Mayfield and they take you on the journey of how they met and tell the story of the phone call that brought this podcast into existence. This particular episode lays the foundation for the telling of how sports changed Mayf's...
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#1: FINDING THE TRUE MEANING OF SPORTS
Episode 1: In this episode Coach D (Brad Dempsey) shares a brief glimpse of his story of overcoming adversity and how sports helped save his life. The goal of this short episode is to provide context for the Mindset Sports Podcast by telling the listeners what it's about, why him and his co-host...
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Brad Dempsey (Coach D) and Elijah Mayfield (Mayf) are two imperfect people who've had sports tremendously impact their lives. Mayf who has Down syndrome will tell you sports forever changed his life & Coach D who suffered a traumatic brain injury at 13 will tell you sports help save his.You won't want to miss this podcast as Coach D and Mayf continue their 10 year relationship by sharing their story and the stories of others to relate, provide hope, motivate, inspire and bring out the true meaning of sports. We also have Gameday episodes talking all things Mindset & Performance. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindset-sports/support
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Brad Dempsey (Coach D) and Elijah Mayfield (Mayf) are two imperfect people who've had sports tremendously impact their lives. Mayf who has Down syndrome will tell you sports forever changed his life & Coach D who suffered a traumatic brain injury at 13 will tell you sports help save his.You won't...
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