Sports Psychology Coaching
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Sports Psychology Coaching is a sports podcast hosted by Eli Straw. It has 488 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.
The Sports Psychology Coaching Podcast by Eli Straw is a mental training podcast for athletes, competitors, coaches, and performers who want to improve confidence, focus, and performance under pressure. This podcast teaches practical sports psychology strategies to help athletes overcome fear of failure, performance anxiety, overthinking, and loss of confidence after mistakes so they can trust their training and compete freely.Each episode covers key mental performance topics, including:• Sports psychology and mental training for athletes• How to build confidence in sports• Overcoming performance anxiety and pressure• Trusting your training and competing without fear• Focus, composure, and mental toughness in competition• Letting go of overthinking and perfectionism• Visualization, mindfulness, and present-moment performance• How to perform consistently in games, races, and competitionsHosted by mental performance coach Eli Straw, this
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The Real Way to Improve Your Attitude in Sports
The Key to Being Consistent During Games
How to Handle Nervousness Before a Game
Stop Trying to Prove Yourself to Your Coaches or Parents
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Players and Focus on Your Own Game
The Pre-Game Routine I Teach Athletes to Start Games Strong
Why You Feel Confident in Practice, But Not in Games
Why Athletes Become Afraid of Making Mistakes
How Frustration Causes More Mistakes in Sports
3 Signs Fear of Failure is Hurting Your Performance
The Psychology of Playing Scared in Sports
Why Athletes Hesitate During Games
3 Reasons Athletes are Inconsistent During Games
What to Say to Your Athlete After a Bad Game (Avoid This Mistake)
Why Trying too Hard Hurts Athletic Performance
3 Reasons Athletes Play Great in Practice But Struggle in Games
Why One Mistake Leads to More Mistakes in Sports
Why Athletes Lose Confidence After One Mistake
Mental Coaching for Youth Athletes (Sports Psychology for Kids Explained)
Fear of Failure in Sports: Why Athletes Play Scared (And How to Overcome It)
Practicing Poorly Before a Game? Here’s How Athletes Should Handle It Mentally
Control the Controllables in Sports | Why Athletes Must Focus on What They Can Control
How to Build Game-Day Confidence
How to Know If You (or Your Athlete) Need a Mental Performance Coach — or Just More Practice
How to Reset Mentally Between Plays or Points (Simple Routine for Athletes)
What Athletes Should Do When Their Confidence Depends on Stats and Results
How Athletes Build Positive Self-Talk Habits Before and During Competition
How to Build a Strong Pre-Performance Routine (Mental Training for Athletes)
What’s the Best Approach for Athletes Confident in Practice but Nervous in Games?
What’s the Best Way to Start Mental Training as an Athlete?
How to Use Visualization Before a Game (4 Powerful Mental Training Techniques for Athletes)
Fear of Failure in Sports: Why Working Through Fear Matters More Than Confidence
Stop Letting Pressure Control Your Performance (3 Mental Tips)
What Actually Matters When You Compete
How to Train Being Present as an Athlete
Why You Hold Yourself Back During Games
What to Do if Coach Pulls You After a Mistake
Stop Freezing When You Play
Why You Need to Anticipate Negative Thoughts During Games
Are You Playing Not to Lose?
How to Stay Mentally Strong in Games (Even When Things Go Wrong)
What’s REALLY Holding You Back Before Games
Why Athletes Underperform: 4 Common Mental Traps (And How to Fix Them)
Managing Your Sports Anxiety
How To Actually Build Trust in Yourself as an Athlete
Why Fear of Failure Disappears When You’re Present
5 Reasons You Play Well in Practice But Not in Games
How to Perform Relaxed Under Pressure
Why Athletes Underperform in Games
Managing Fear of Embarrassment in Sports
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