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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

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The Key to Being Consistent During Games

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How to Handle Nervousness Before a Game

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Stop Trying to Prove Yourself to Your Coaches or Parents

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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Players and Focus on Your Own Game

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The Pre-Game Routine I Teach Athletes to Start Games Strong

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Why You Feel Confident in Practice, But Not in Games

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Why Athletes Become Afraid of Making Mistakes

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How Frustration Causes More Mistakes in Sports

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3 Signs Fear of Failure is Hurting Your Performance

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The Psychology of Playing Scared in Sports

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Why Athletes Hesitate During Games

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3 Reasons Athletes are Inconsistent During Games

14

What to Say to Your Athlete After a Bad Game (Avoid This Mistake)

15

Why Trying too Hard Hurts Athletic Performance

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3 Reasons Athletes Play Great in Practice But Struggle in Games

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Why One Mistake Leads to More Mistakes in Sports

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Why Athletes Lose Confidence After One Mistake

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Mental Coaching for Youth Athletes (Sports Psychology for Kids Explained)

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Fear of Failure in Sports: Why Athletes Play Scared (And How to Overcome It)

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Practicing Poorly Before a Game? Here’s How Athletes Should Handle It Mentally

22

Control the Controllables in Sports | Why Athletes Must Focus on What They Can Control

23

How to Build Game-Day Confidence

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How to Know If You (or Your Athlete) Need a Mental Performance Coach — or Just More Practice

25

How to Reset Mentally Between Plays or Points (Simple Routine for Athletes)

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What Athletes Should Do When Their Confidence Depends on Stats and Results

27

How Athletes Build Positive Self-Talk Habits Before and During Competition

28

How to Build a Strong Pre-Performance Routine (Mental Training for Athletes)

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What’s the Best Approach for Athletes Confident in Practice but Nervous in Games?

30

What’s the Best Way to Start Mental Training as an Athlete?

31

How to Use Visualization Before a Game (4 Powerful Mental Training Techniques for Athletes)

32

Fear of Failure in Sports: Why Working Through Fear Matters More Than Confidence

33

Stop Letting Pressure Control Your Performance (3 Mental Tips)

34

What Actually Matters When You Compete

35

How to Train Being Present as an Athlete

36

Why You Hold Yourself Back During Games

37

What to Do if Coach Pulls You After a Mistake

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Stop Freezing When You Play

39

Why You Need to Anticipate Negative Thoughts During Games

40

Are You Playing Not to Lose?

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How to Stay Mentally Strong in Games (Even When Things Go Wrong)

42

What’s REALLY Holding You Back Before Games

43

Why Athletes Underperform: 4 Common Mental Traps (And How to Fix Them)

44

Managing Your Sports Anxiety

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How To Actually Build Trust in Yourself as an Athlete

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Why Fear of Failure Disappears When You’re Present

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5 Reasons You Play Well in Practice But Not in Games

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How to Perform Relaxed Under Pressure

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Why Athletes Underperform in Games

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Managing Fear of Embarrassment in Sports

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