The Mental Break-Down

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about how to change your habits so you can have a productive new year!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I go over some refelction questions to ask yourself to put a wrap on 2025 and get ready for 2026!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about how re-frame your mind to help you get things done. Looking from the lens of what you want to do versus what you dont want to do can have a more powerful impact of achieving the things you want.  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about how to get shit done.  You are not going to feel your best each and every day, but that does not mean you still cant do the things you want/need to do each and every day.   Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! Just wanetd to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance  Follow me on TikTok @coachjoey88  Please subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about how to manage your time more effectively.  There isnt enough time in the day to get everything done, so how you prioritize is key! Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about how to handle pressure more effectively. Pressure is a privelage, so you do not have to let your emotions get the best of you in these situations! Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about the relationshiop between bravery and fear, and how you can be brave in these moments.  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about why people tell white lies and how, even though telling the truth may hurt, will do more for you in the long run than lying.  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I recently went golfing and was asked by the random couple I was with what is one piece of advice I would give to someone to get better at their mental game...and I gave 3 things LOL. Take a listen on what my answer was! Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about how to embrace the unknown.  We wont always know whats next, we wont always have all the information, but that shouldnt stop you from living your life!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! Been a while, but it is good to be back providing content.  In this episode, I what it means to be in a thrive and/or survive mentality and how to keep going even when times are tough! Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance, and on TikTok @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about a few catch phrases I have heard over the years and debunk some of the myths related to high level performance!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about the difference between quittng and giving up, but also that there isn't anything wrong with quitting, as long as you tried!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about how to deal with imposter syndrome and how shouldn't be trying to eliminate those thoughts!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I welcome graduate school classmate Dr. Kayla Shabre.  From collegiate sports, to professional cheerleading, to helping individuals overcome eating disorders, Dr. Shabre has done it all!  Take a listen as we dive into her experience both as an athlete and as a licensed practitioner.  Follow Dr. Shabre on Intagram @sassyhiphopwithshabre and @drshabre Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance  Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about the difference between being a thermostat and being a thermometer, and how some times you have to be a little bit of both!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about the difference between being optimistic and being positive and why saying "be positive" isn't always the best option!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back and Happy Mothers Day! In this episode, I share a little bit about two mothers that I am grateful for, and why expressing gratitude may be the perfect mothers day gift! Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance  Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever

Welcome back! In this episode, I am joined by professional basketball player Zyon Pullin!  I have known Zyon since he was a freshman in high school while he was playing Varsity basketball.  Zyon spent 4 years at UC Riverside where he was 1st Team All Big West as a Senior, followed by a year at the University of Florida where he was named 1st Team All SEC before entering the profressional ranks.  We discuss his journey to being a part of the Memphis Grizzlies, the challenges faced along the way, and how maintaining a neutral mindset has helped him stay cool, calm and collected udner the bright lights.  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about the development of a Growth Mindset and how it can help you continue to move in a forward direction towards your goals!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk re-defining perfectionism and how it can be helpful if utilized correctly!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about how to act and move forward, even when you are experiencing fear! Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about how your attention is like walking a puppy, and why you shouldnt beat yourself up when you get distracted!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I discuss the importance of having your own definition of success to help you response to failure! Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I discuss the true meaning of committment and how to get back on track when faced with failures!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I explain how to live with your emotions and instead of avoiding them!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I explain how to turn the page so you can get yourself ready for the next performance!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I explain why people fall flat in big moments and how to better manage your stress in those big moments!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about the Golf Shot Mentality and how you can use this approach to enhance everyday life!  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I am joined by my long-time friend Kalika Kanitkar. Kalika has her degree in Cognitive Science, started her own business, and is currently in the process of becoming a licensed therapist. Join us as we talk about the importance of being vulnerable, learning from your mistakes, and being in charge of your own life.   Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Follow Kalika on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram (@KalikaKanitkar) and her company Team Blessed (teamblessed.com and @teamblessedbar, @teamblessedfitness, and @teamblessedlifestyle) Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, how shifting your identity can help you achieve your goals.  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I discuss why we should spend more time outside.  www.issuu.com/pololifestyles/docs/jan24pl to check out the magazine and my article (its the last one!) Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!  

Welcome back! In this episode, I discuss an activity I did once a week in 2024, and challenge you to do the same in 2025.    Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I discuss how to develop a "heat check" mentality.  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I discuss a recent quote I read about how fear can hold us back.  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I discuss why I dislike the phrase "failure is not an option" and how to focus on what you need to do to be successfull.  Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! In this episode, I discuss the difference between concern and worry and how to go about managing your worries in a more effective way.   Follow me on Instagram and YouTube @velezmentalperformance  Follow me on TikTok and X @coachjoey88 Please subscribe to the YouTube channel! Please follow, like, rate, and review the podcast on wherever you listen to the show!

Welcome back! This episode I am joined by former D1 Student-Athlete and current Venture Capitalist Investor Rollins Stallworth III! In this episode we talk about life as a D1 student athlete at Stanford University, the importance of self-reflection, and the importance of community! Contacting Rollins! @rstally13 (IG) Rollins Stallworth III on LinkedIn [email protected] nava.vc (Nava Ventures Website) Non-Profit Links: Build.org, Hustle20.com, lifeisworthit.org   Follow me on Socials! @velezmentalperformance (IG and YouTube channel) @coachjoey88 (TikTok and X)

Welcome back! This episode I am joined by Player Development Coach Keith Lai.  Coach Lai has 10+ years of experience coaching youth, high schoo, collegiate, and professional basketball players.  He was even named Top 50 most impactful D2 assistant @ Dominican University in 2020! In this episode we talk about the impact of social media on high school sports, challenges of playing at the next level, and how mental skills show up with the athletes he works with.  Subscribe to the channel and like, rate, review on all social media/podcast platforms!   Contacting Coach Ketih! @skillsonskillsbasketball (IG)      Follow me on Socials! @velezmentalperformance (IG and YouTube channel) @coachjoey88 (TikTok and X) 

Welcome back! This episode I am joined by Mental Skills Coach and Basketball aficionado (I hope thats the right word) Coach Dan Ourian.  Like many of us, Coach Dan's NBA dreams were cut short due to reality, so he shifted his focus to coaching.  He spent time coaching in NY, overseas, and in the Bay Area at a variety of levels.  Coaching then shifted his attention to the mental side of the game where he now serves as the Assistant Director of the Applied Sport and Performance Psychology program at Dominican University.   In this episode we talk about the impact of basketball/sports on society, his role as a coach and that shift from basketball focused to mental skills focused, and the role of mindfulness is todays performance settings.   Contacting Coach Dan! @hoopsminded (IG) @dannyhoops (X)   Follow me on Socials! @velezmentalperformance (IG and YouTube channel) @coachjoey88 (TikTok and X)

Welcome back to the show! Join me for a quick conversation as I discuss mental skills training in the Olympics, coping with fear, and the importance of developing a weekly reflective practice. Link to the magazine article --> www.issuu.com/pololifestyles/docs/aug24pl Follow the magazine on Instagram @pololifestyles   Follow me on socials @velezmentalperformance (IG, YouTube) @coachjoey88 (TikTok, X)

Welcome back! This episode I am joined by Mental Skills Coach Graham Betchart. Graham has done it all: working high school, college, and professional athletes, businesses, and even combining mental skills training and music. In this episode we talk about what mental skills training should and could be, importance of language, and finding your purpose. Contacting Graham! www.grahambetchart.com www.capitolacoaching.com (Business Coaching) Graham the Guide (Instagram, LinkedIn, and all music streaming platforms)   Follow me on Instagram (@velezmentalperformance) Follow me on TikTok and X (@coachjoey88) #sportpsych

Welcome back! This episode I am joined by Logan Robeson, a basketball players at the University of Hawaii. Take a listen as we chat about Logan's journey to the Division 1 level, which includes playing above his age group, overcoming injury, and the challenges of getting to the next level. Go give Logan a follow!  Instagram and X (@loganrobeson) University of Hawaii Basketball (@hawaiibasketball)   Follow me! Instagram (@velezmentalperformance) TikTok and X (@coachjoey88) #sportpsych #sportpsychology #sports #psychology #mentalskillstraining #mentalskills #performance #impact #mentality #mindset #resilience #mentaltoughness #fypage

Welcome Back! This episode I am joined by Siana Sylvester, who is a Mental Performance Coach in the Long Island area. Siana is the owner of Mental Flex, consults for HigherEchelon (a government and commercial contracting firm) and has made a consulting career in high performance, change management, process improvement, training, and organizational development. Siana trains strategies to elite athletes, military, and business leaders so they can leverage their mindsets and perform their best. In Siana's 10+ of experience in the sport psychology industry, she has helped athletes build their confidence, direct their focus to what's most important, and own their performance on and off the field. Siana and I review a clip from a post-game interview with an MLB player who had just earned a blown save in the game that evening. We talk about allowing yourself to experience emotions, how/when to effective review your performances, and why sometimes "staying positive" isn't the answer, just to name a few. Subscribe, like, comment! Contacting Siana! www.mymentalflex.com My Mental Flex (Instagram) Follow me on instagram (@velezmentalperformance), TikTok (@coachjoey88), and X (@coachjoey88)! 

Welcome Back! This episode I am joined by none other than Dr. Mitch Abrams, who is a Sport and Forensic Psychologist, as well as the leading expert in anger management and sexual/domestic violence in sport. Join us as we talk about how he got into the field, the misconception behind anger in performance, and how to channel your anger in an effective way. Contacting Dr. Abrams! @mitchabramspsyd (Twitter) www.drmitchabrams.com www.abramspsychservices.com [email protected]  

Welcome back! Today, we will be joined by Drew Morgan. Drew and I met in graduate school and is the Owner/Operator of Mental Coach Morgan. In this weeks episode, we will be reviewing a social media clip where that focuses on having a "disciplined" mentality instead of an "I can do anything" mentality. We will also be discussing topics such as setting goals, productive self-talk, and the pressures of playing college basketball. Contacting Drew (www.mentalcoachmorgan.com)  9:00 - Being a kid is hard 12:35 - Social Media clip 30:17 - Marshmallow study 32:25 - Importance of values with goals 44:48 - Focus 50:55 - Wrap Up

Welcome back! No guest today, but in this weeks episode, I review a social media clip where Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs is getting his team ready for a game-winning drive from a game back in 2019. I discuss how to build self-awareness and how to enhance trust with your teammates, but also yourself.   Follow me on instragram (@velezmentalperformance) and tiktok (@coachjoey88) 9:34 - Social Media clip 18:49 - Building self-awareness 21:28 - Building trust 29:30 - Wrap up

Today I am joined by a former athlete I used to coach, Logan Ryan.  Logan is the Director of Employee Wellness, as well as a Strength and Conditioning coach at Phoenix College in Arizona.  Logan has experience as both a high school and junior college athlete and coaching at both the youth and collegiate levels.   In this episode, we talk about his experience as an athlete and overcoming major injuries, how his work ethic developed over the years, the different he sees between good and great college basketball players, and how to get the most out of those that you lead. You can follow Logan on Instagram and YouTube (@coachloganryan) You can follow me on Instagram and YouTube (@velezmentalperformance), and on TikTok (@coachjoey88)

Welcome back! Today, we will be joined by Dr. Tony Tucci. Dr. Tucci and I met in graduate school and is currently the Mental Skills Director for Impact Sports Lab and my360mindset located just outside of Boston, MA. In this weeks episode, we will be reviewing a social media clip where Michael Jordan talks about how parents can help out their kids. We will also be discussing perfectionism, the Dunning-Kruger effect, and practical strategies to enhance athletic performance and every day holistic health. Contacting Dr. Tony Tucci -  [email protected] Impact Sports Lab (InstaGram, Youtube) www.impactsportslab.com