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Upper Mentality
by Taylor Staden
Taylor Staden, Founder and Lead Consultant at Upper Mentality, breaks down tangible mental training strategies and concepts to help you achieve more consistent, high performance. This podcast is perfect for any athlete, coach, or parent who are motivated to take their performance to the next level.Website: uppermentality.caInstagram: @taylorstadenFacebook: Upper MentalityTikTok: @uppermentalityTwitter: @taylorstaden
Episodes
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From the Range to the First Tee with Kyle Gordon
In this episode, Taylor Staden is joined by Kyle Gordon — PGA of Canada Class A Professional and Director of Instruction at Golf Town. With over 7,000 golf lessons taught and 600+ players fitted, Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for the game. Together, they explore…
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Stewart Bannatyne: Gaining Confidence through Golf Club Fitting
In today's episode, Taylor is joined by Stewart Bannatyne. Stewart is. PGA of Canada Golf Professional, renowed club fitter and the founder of the Virtual Golf Club Inc. in Burlington, Ontario. Today we dive into how having the appropriate clubs for you can impact your confidence, enjoyment of…
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Using Breathwork to Become a Holistic Hockey Player, with Johnny Oduya
Using breakwork to improve your game can have massive benefits. Today Johnny shares some insights, perspectives, and practical ways for hockey players and athletes alike to start harnessing the power of their breath so that they can take their game to the next level. Be sure to check out…
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The Power of Focus at Junior Hockey Camps with Darcy Greenaway
Being able to focus on what you can control can be a huge separator for those going into their junior hockey camps. OHL, OJHL, USHL, NAHL, NCDC.. You name it! Be sure to check out Darcy and One Gear Hockey at: www.onegearhockey.com Socials: @onegearhockey Are you interested interested in learning...
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The Power of Focusing on Being Better Than Yesterday
Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call: Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation...
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Where to Start with Mental Training
Focusing more on what you can control versus what you can't control can be a great place to begin to work on your mental toughness. Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or...
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Show Up When You Don't Feel Like It
Anyone can try to do something when they feel like it. But greatness comes from taking action and showing up when you don't feel like it. Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness…
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Spark Your Teammates Through Leading by Example
When the energy is low and your team seems to have given up, go against the grain and lead by example. Give your best effort, do the little things, help bring them up.. Anything! The game isn't over until the game is.. well.. over! Are you interested interested in learning more about how you…
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Coaches Love a Tryhard
Working hard is one of the few areas of our performance that we have control over. Focus on giving your best effort, and good things tend to follow. Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental…
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Score More Goals By Elevating Your Practice Habits
Simply going outside to practice your shot is not enough to take your game to the next level. Make your practices more deliberate by considering the types of chances and shooting opportunities you get in games, and then focus on practices those shots more. Are you interested interested in…
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Keys to a Good Pre-Game Routine
Pre-game routines can help can you add an extra layer of preparation going into your games, which can boost levels of confidence. Start considering what helps you feel and think optimally heading into games by reflecting on some great past performances. Are you interested interested in learning...
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Move Past Bad Shifts with This Tool
For some athletes, they can make 1-2 mistakes and now they've written themselves off for the rest of the game. Learn how to mentally reset after shifts to help you move past mistakes, so you play with more confidence and mental toughness. Website: uppermentality.ca Instagram: @taylorstaden...
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How to Take the Pressure Off of Having a Great Game
By focusing shift by shift, we can make the game feel smaller and more manageable. This can help us take the pressure off of ourselves. Website: uppermentality.ca Instagram: @taylorstaden Facebook: Upper Mentality TikTok: @uppermentality Twitter: @taylorstaden
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Why a Competitive Advantage Could be Right Under Your Nose
Sometimes the greatest performance enhancers are right under our nose. Website: uppermentality.ca Instagram: @taylorstaden Facebook: Upper Mentality TikTok: @uppermentality Twitter: @taylorstaden
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Get Better Results by Focusing on Them.. Less?
Results matter, especially in high performance sport. But what if I told you that in order to achieve them, it's helpful to focus on them less? While we want to stay aware of our results, we want to focus on what drivers these results. Being our process! Website: uppermentality.ca Instagram:...
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Why Controlling the Controllable is a Key to High Performance
Maximize your impact by focusing on what you can control more often than on what you can't control. Website: uppermentality.ca Instagram: @taylorstaden Facebook: Upper Mentality TikTok: @uppermentality Twitter: @taylorstaden
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Earn Trust from Your Coach By Not Being Like a Box of Chocolates
Don't be like a box of chocolates. Be clear on what your coach expects out of you and focus on doing that job really well. Website: uppermentality.ca Instagram: @taylorstaden Facebook: Upper Mentality TikTok: @uppermentality Twitter: @taylorstaden
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Worrying is a Waste of Time
The future is so unpredictable.. Focus on what you can control and let the rest play out. Credit goes out to Ryan Holiday for an Instagram post that inspired this episode. Website: uppermentality.ca Instagram: @taylorstaden Facebook: Upper Mentality TikTok: @uppermentality Twitter: @taylorstaden
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Building Flaming Hot Confidence
Expand your sources of confidence by looking beyond solely the results. What a great analogy from JF Menard. Website: uppermentality.ca Instagram: @taylorstaden Facebook: Upper Mentality TikTok: @uppermentality Twitter: @taylorstaden
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Parents, Stop Coaching from the Stands
Parents coaching from the stands may be in good faith. But, in my eyes, it likely does more harm than good. Let the coaches.. Well.. Coach. Website: uppermentality.ca Instagram: @taylorstaden Facebook: Upper Mentality TikTok: @uppermentality Twitter: @taylorstaden
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Playoff Mindset Tips for Consistent Performance
When athletes get caught up in the pressure to perform in playoffs, they tend to overcomplicate their game. Learn to look past the pressure, and focus on doing your role very well. Doing this can help take the pressure off, and bring you back to what has gotten you to this moment in the first...
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How to Break Out of a Scoring Slump
Break out of your scoring slump by simplifying your game and reducing your overthinking. Focus on what you can control and commit to doing your job very well. Are you currently in a scoring slump? DM me the word "Slump" on Instagram or Facebook to learn about possible options to help you get back...
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Keys to Effective Visualization
Use these tips to help you get the most out of your visualization habits. Visualization can be used to help you improve on your confidence, mental toughness, injury recovery, and much more. Website: uppermentality.ca Instagram: @taylorstaden TikTok: @uppermentality
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Supporting Your Athlete's Mental Health with Dr. Adam Nicholls
On the final episode of season two of Mental Dive, I am thrilled to be joined by Dr. Adam Nicholls (0:54). Dr. Nicholls is a professor at the University of Hull, where he is the leader of the Sport Psychology and Coaching group. During the interview, myself and Dr. Nicholls discuss some topics...
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Applying the Concepts as a Coach with Dr. Cassidy Preston
Today I am excited to be joined by Dr. Cassidy Preston (1:56). You may recognize the name from our previous interview, as Cassidy is the first ever recurring guest on the podcast. Cassidy is a mental performance coach and founder of Consistent Elite Performance, a consultancy firm that works with...
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Fostering Inclusive Teams with Dr. Leisha Strachan
Today I am excited to be joined by Dr. Leisha Strachan (2:04). Dr. Strachan is the associate dean of research and graduate studies and a professor at the University of Manitoba. "Dr. Strachan’s research interests focus on positive youth development in sport. Specifically, she is interested in...
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Developing Cohesive Teams with Dr. Mark Bruner
Team building is a very common practice by coaches, however it is not always successful or done optimally. Given how important it can be to have a cohesive teams, understanding how to foster cohesive teams is incredibly important. In saying this, I am so pleased to be joined today by team…
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Cultivating Your Team's Culture with Zoran Stojković
We have all heard it on broadcasts, "They have such a strong team culture" or "What a championship culture they have." On the flipside, we have also heard quotes about toxic culture, and how that has made teams crumble. Either way, understanding team culture can be complex, and understanding how…
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Optimizing the Car-Ride Home with Dr. Katherine Tamminen
I am very excited to be joined by Dr. Katherine Tamminen today (6:17). Dr. Tamminen is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, where her research mainly entails the experiences of youth athletes in sport, as well as coping, stress, and emotion in sport. During the interview, myself…
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Managing the Coach-Parent Dynamic with Dr. Jean Côté
On the inaugural episode of Mental Dive Season 2: The Psychology of Coaching, I am pleased to be joined by Dr. Jean Côté (3:26). Dr. Côté is a Full Professor at Queen's University, with much of his research revolving around positive youth development, and the interaction between parents, coaches...
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Competitive Consistency with Kory Cooper, Kingston Frontenacs GM & Goalie Coach
There's big news about Season 2 of #MentalDive. Coming September 15th, 2021 I will be releasing Mental Dive Season 2: Psychology of Coaching! It will be a deep dive with 5 weekly episodes featuring industry leading experts who will provide you with practical tools to help improve on your coaching...
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Seeking Your Suggestions
Hey everyone! I would really appreciate it if you could take 2 minutes to check out this form I created: https://forms.gle/Ni7AUyxgjNuvf9Mz5 This will help me learn more about how I can take Mental Dive to the next level, through giving me insight into what you all would like to hear more of! The...
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Leaning Into Adversity with Ethan Haider, Nashville Predators Goaltending Prospect
On episode 55 of the Mental Dive Podcast, I am excited to be joined by Ethan Haider (1:51). Ethan is a Nashville Predators draft pick, being selected 148th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Since being selected by Nashville, he has went on to become the starting goaltender for the Clarkson...
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Fight for Your Dream with Sven Baertschi, Utica Comets
On episode 54 of the Mental Dive Podcast, I am excited to be joined by Sven Baertschi (9:46). Sven is a professional hockey player within the Vancouver Canucks organization, presently playing for the Utica Comets. Since being drafted 13th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames,...
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You Never Have a Perfect Run with Mac Marcoux, Two-Time Paralympic Alpine Skiing Gold Medalist
On episode 53 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I am pumped to be joined by Mac Marcoux (2:40). Mac is a two-time Paralympic champion, winning gold in Sochi in 2014 and Pyeongchang in 2018 in Downhill and Giant Slalom Alpine Skiing, alongside multiple bronze medals, respectively. Mac shared sme…
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Embracing the Heat with Akira Schmid, New Jersey Devils Prospect
On episode 52 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I am excited to be joined by Akira Schmid (2:15). Akira is a New Jersey Devils prospect, being selected 136th overall in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Since then, the Swiss goaltender has went on to become a dominant force in the USHL, recently being honoured…
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The Mental Game of Tennis with Raheel Manji, Founder & CEO of Mission Elite Performance
On episode 51 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I am excited to be joined by Raheel Manji (1:16). Raheel is the Founder and CEO of mission Elite Performance, a tennis organization based out of Pickering, Canada where they train professional, collegiate and junior tennis players. Prior to founding…
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If They Can See It, They Can Be It with Claire Buchanan, National Para Ice Hockey Player
On episode 50 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I am excited to be joined by Claire Buchanan (2:27). Claire is the Assistant Captain of the Women's National Para Ice Hockey Team, winning silver at the 2014 IPC Sledge Hockey Women's International Cup. While today she can be found patrolling the blueline,...
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Attitude is Everything with Tim Bernhardt, NHL Alumnus & Former Director of Amateur Scouting
On episode 49 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I have the pleasure of being joined by Tim Bernhardt (4:05). Tim is a NHL alumnus who played 12 years of professional hockey as a goaltender, with NHL stops in Calgary and Toronto totaling 67 NHL games. After the conclusion of his professional playing...
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Navigating Career Transition with Greg Camarillo, NFL Alumnus
On episode 48 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I am pumped to be joined by Greg Camarillo (5:12). Greg is an NFL alumnus who played from 2006-12 with the San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins, totalling 80 games, 146 receptions and 1730 yards. The wide-receiver…
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Breaking Down Excellence with Dr. Eddie O'Connor, Clinical Sport Psychologist & CMPC
On episode 47 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I am thrilled to be joined by Dr. Eddie O'Connor (2:56). Dr. O'Connor is a Clinical Sport Psychologist and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Being in the field for 20+ years in…
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Jamieson Rees on Mental Toughness and Building Through Adversity
On episode 46 of the #MentalDivePodcast I am pumped to be joined by Jamieson Rees (4:21). Jamieson is one of the top prospects in the Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) system, being drafted 44th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Since then, Jamieson has been amongst the most productive players in the...
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Breaking Down the Maple Leafs with Tommy Vlahos & Alex Cimino
On episode 45 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I had the pleasure of being joined by Tommy Vlahos and Alex Cimino (3:51). Both currently studying Sports Administration at Laurentian University, they helped spark a great conversation around the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. We discuss topics such as...
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Cultivate Your Curiosity with Dr. Linda Sterling, Sterling Sport Mindset
On episode 44 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I am pleased to be joined by Dr. Linda Sterling (5:05). Dr. Sterling, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, is a full time mental performance coach and owner of Sterling Sport Mindset. After being a...
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On The World Stage with Gilbert Brulé, Canadian Olympian
On episode 43 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I am pumped to be joined by Gilbert Brulé (3:11). Gilbert was drafted 6th overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets, and has since went on to play a 15-year professional career across world-class leagues like the NHL, AHL, and KHL.…
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Taking it Less Seriously with Ryan Spooner, KHL Forward
On episode 42 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I start out by giving some advice to hockey players who find themselves playing in fear. After, I am pumped to be joined by Ryan Spooner (6:07). Ryan is a professional hockey player who has played over 500 professional games, including 325 NHL games,...
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Interview with Mike Zigomanis, 2009 Stanley Cup Champion
On episode 41 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I am pumped to be joined by Mike Zigomanis (2:04). Mike is a former professional hockey player who played a total of 197 NHL games between the Carolina Hurricanes, St. Louis Blues, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs. He also…
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Rented, Not Owned with Austin Simpson, Amateur Natural Bodybuilder
On episode 40 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I am pumped to be joined by a good friend of mine in Austin Simpson (1:10). Austin is a 22-year old natural national bodybuilder, who is currently 5 weeks out of the Ben Welders Natural Championships. Throughout the course of the podcast, myself and Austin...
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Interview with Lindsey Hamilton, Assistant Head of Mental Conditioning at IMG Academy
On episode 39 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I am happy to be joined by Lindsey Hamilton (6:05). Lindsey is the assistant head of mental conditioning at IMG Academy, which involves her overseeing and managing, leading, developing and facilitate a team of mental conditioning coaches for over 1,100...
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Playing During a Pandemic with Justin Shafer, MLB Pitcher
On episode 38 of the #MentalDivePodcast, I am pleased to be joined by Justin Shafer (0:50). Justin is a professional baseball pitcher who has spent time with the Toronto Blue Jays, Cincinnati Reds and, most recently, with the Miami Marlins. Throughout the course of the podcast, Justin discusses…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Taylor Staden, Founder and Lead Consultant at Upper Mentality, breaks down tangible mental training strategies and concepts to help you achieve more consistent, high performance. This podcast is perfect for any athlete, coach, or parent who are motivated to take their performance to the next level.Website: uppermentality.caInstagram: @taylorstadenFacebook: Upper MentalityTikTok: @uppermentalityTwitter: @taylorstaden
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Taylor Staden, Founder and Lead Consultant at Upper Mentality, breaks down tangible mental training strategies and concepts to help you achieve more consistent, high performance. This podcast is perfect for any athlete, coach, or parent who are motivated to take their performance to the next...
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