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Mental Performance Playbook — 160 episodes

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1

The 3 Keys to Mental Consistency for Athletes This Summer | Ep. 159

2

Self-Talk and Break-Through Strategies For Athletes (For Parents and Coaches) | Ep. 159

3

3 Things Every Athlete Can Learn From Mom | Ep. 157

4

3 Yoda Quotes For Mastering Mental Performance with Yoda's Wisdom | Ep. 156

5

How Cats Teach Us Mental Toughness and Focus in Sports | Ep. 155

6

Mastering Focus: 3 Exercises to Elevate Performance | Ep. 155

7

Lessons From 36 Holes of Golf and Mental Training | Ep. 153

8

The 2 Stressors Every Athlete Must Learn to Handle Mentally | Ep. 152

9

What ADs Are Seeing About Mental Performance Right Now | Ep. 151

10

Building Confidence Like Compound Interest: Lessons from a 4-Year Starting Center Robert Rathje | Ep. 151

11

How to Manage Pressure and Enjoy Youth Sports (Our Secret) | Ep. 150

12

Spot the Surge: Mental Training for Peak Performance | Ep. 149

13

How “Snap Out of It” Scales from Athlete to Team to Program: The 3 Levels of Mental Training

14

Community For Unlocking Performance and Confidence Ep. 147

15

The Secret Weapon for Instant Post-Game (and In-Game) Gains | Ep. 146

16

The Secret Mental Strength Behind Bowling with Coach Andy Diercks Ep. 145

17

The Hidden Truth in Losing: How to Level Up (Resilience for Athletes) Ep. 144

18

The Power of Perception in Managing Stress for Performance | Ep 143

19

The Power of Physiology in Performance: Resetting Your Game | Ep. 142

20

Lessons from Alex Honnold on Mastering Mental Performance | Ep. 141

21

The Mentality and Art of Training For Sport and Life With CJ "Brick" Joseph | Ep. 140

22

A Free Training Session Guide for Athletes and Parents Unlocking The Mental Game | Ep. 139

23

Unlocking Mental Performance in Sports with Basketball Coach Fisher | Ep 138

24

Using this 10 Second Run Off Routine To Improve Confidence and Composure! Ep 137

25

Why Your Athlete's Spiraling and What You Can Actually Do | Ep. 136

26

This ONE Secret Will 10X Your In-Game Confidence: Track What You Can Control | Ep 135

27

Present of Being Present For Confidence and Performance | Ep. 134

28

Prepare Your Mind: 2026 Mental Training Revolution Expectations | Ep. 133

29

Kickstarting Confidence For Success In Performance

30

Mirror Mystery to Mastering Mental Performance

31

Stop Overthinking With These Three Simple Mental Routines! Ep. 130

32

5 Self-Coaching Drills for Athletes to Be Your Own Coach Ep. 129

33

The Freedom Trap: Cut This One Thing and You’ll Make Progress! Ep. 128

34

The Harsh Truth of Confidence of Layers You Can’t Skip | Ep. 127

35

How to Handle Stress Like an Elite Athlete with Three Mental Strategies To Actually Work Ep. 126

36

Unlocking Club Culture and Building Mentally Tough Athletes In Sport For Life | Ep. 125

37

Creating Confidence Like Strength Training For Athletes | Ep. 124

38

How You Build Winning Environments and a Championship Chemistry | Ep 123

39

Mastering Mental Toughness By Doubling Down! Ep. 122

40

Finishing Strong By Closing Out Performances with Mental Precision | Ep 121

41

Mastering the Next Play Mentality With The NEXT Framework! Ep. 120

42

Unlocking Mental Performance for Athletes and Coaches | Ep. 119

43

How TAH Titan's Lock In Before a Game: Mental Performance Framework for Athletes

44

Staying Focused and Flipping the Script After the First Week | Ep. 117

45

Staying Composed & Building Confidence When Overwhelmed!

46

Start Strong This Fall With 5 Mental Exercises To Separate Yourself From The Pack! Ep. 115

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How To Break Back Mentally Stronger From Break! Ep. 114

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3 Mental Exercises Every Athlete Should Do During the Break | Ep. 113

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Switching Seasons: How to Transfer Mental Wins to Your Next Sport | Ep. 112

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Acting Confident vs. Being Confident: How to Bridge the Gap | Ep. 111

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The Silent Edge: Why Mental Training Isn't Optional Anymore | Eps. 110

52

The Summer Swim Method for Mental Composure | EP. 109

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Seeing Success Before It Happens With The Power of Mental Imagery in Sports | 108

54

Spotting the Silent Mental Blocks (aka Ghosts): You Can’t Fight What You Don’t See

55

Unlocking Mental Performance for Athletes: TAH 3 Minute Pitch Competition!

56

Control the Temperature: 4 Mental Training Exercises to Perform Under Pressure

57

Mental Performance Matters The Most! Sports, Business, and Life with Sam Tokpa

58

When and Where Mental Toughness Matters Most in Sports

59

Win or Go Home With Mental Exercises to Master the Moment.

60

Grittiness Of Goals: 4 Secrets to Leveling Up Mental Performance

61

Our Top 5 Mental Performance Exercises Every Athlete Needs (100th Episode Special)

62

Why Multi-Sport Athletes Build Elite Mental Toughness

63

You Can’t Cram For This Pressure: Mental Exercises When There’s No Answer Key

64

From Amateur Champ to Pro Debut: Jaron Lathrop’s MMA Evolution

65

Mental Exercises That Leveled Up Our Athletes' & Our Business Growth (Year One Recap)

66

PAC Basketball’s Mental Game: Passion, Attitude, Confidence in Action and Behind the Scenes

67

Elite Mental Skills You’re Witnessing in March Madness (And How to Use Them!)

68

Stepping Into The Next Big Role... What To Know!

69

The 5 Biggest CURRENT Mental Game Struggles for Athletes… And How to Tackle Them

70

What's Your Glass? Test It Out! Ft. Angie Knies

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The 5 Critical Visions Every Athlete Needs!

72

The Mothership Behind Health and Performance with Dr. Derek Alessi

73

Greek Mythology X Mental Performance: Lessons from Titans, Gods, and Warriors

74

Unlocking the Zone by Mastering the Basics

75

How To Lead Any Team with CJ "Brick" Joseph

76

Super Bowl Secrets: How the Best Teams Dominate Mentally

77

Overcoming Self-Criticism To Master Mental Performance

78

Stop Overthinking: How to Perform Under Pressure

79

What It Takes To Train Ft. Eric Dagati

80

Resilience Through Challenges: Staying Hopeful

81

Unlocking Your Potential: TAH In The Studio

82

Focus on What Matters Most in Athletic Performance by Mastering the Delmore Effect

83

Ascend Into The Mental Game with Walker Ferguson

84

How To Mentally Prepare For Game Day

85

How To Win WITH Fear

86

Unlocking College Football Scholarships With Richie Contartesi

87

Why LAUGHING Works In SPORTS!

88

Deep Dive 30. Preparation—Failure to Prepare is Preparing to Fail

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42. Curt Slater Talks Educational Systems, Athletics, and TILL360

90

Deep Dive 29. Gamblers Fallacy: Patterns, Predictions, and Performance

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41. Having No Regrets With Lily Johannes

92

Deep Dive 28. Self-Compassion in Competitive Environments - Being Kind To Yourself While Striving For Excellence

93

40. Breaking The 400m Drake Relay Record With Jackson Johannes

94

Deep Dive 27. Ego and Humility in Sports – Finding the Balance for Growth and Teamwork

95

39. Thankfulness in Athletics: A Thanksgiving Special With Angie Knies

96

Deep Dive 26. The Noise Around Us – Blocking It Out and Using It to Our Advantage

97

The Journey of Zion Givens: From Son to Leader and Co-Founding Up To It

98

Deep Dive 25: Mentality in Motion — Integrating Mentality AND Physical Training

99

37. Unlocking Athletic Recovery with Red Light Therapy and Bjørn Ekeberg

100

Deep Dive 24. Navigating Setbacks - Turning Setbacks into Comebacks

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36. Terry Tucker: Overcoming Adversity and Finding Purpose

102

Deep Dive 23. The Power of Routine in Building Confidence

103

35. Halloween Special! Horror Movies, Mental Performance, and Physical Therapy with Trey Wodke

104

Deep Dive 22. Building a Supportive Environment - Creating a Space that Fosters Growth and Learning

105

34. Creating a Winning Mindset in Young Athletes With Coach Brian Walker

106

Deep Dive 21. The Psychology of Winning - Understanding What Sets Winners Apart

107

33. Acupuncture and Cupping: More Than Just Pain Relief with Dr. Tom Ingegno

108

Deep Dive 20. Dealing with Distractions - Strategies To Maintain Focus Amidst Distractions

109

32. Eyeron Kyle On The Journey To The 2024 Paralympic Triathlon And Lessons Along The Way

110

Deep Dive 19. Stress Management Techniques - Effective Ways To Manage Stress For Peak Performance

111

31. HT40 Founder Rob Thorsen - Reach Out, Check In, Make Contact.

112

Deep Dive 18. The Art of Reflection - Using Reflection to Improve Future Performance

113

30. Mark Daniels on Instilling a Love for the Game

114

Deep Dive 17: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation - Finding the Right Balance for Lasting Motivation

115

29. Sam Williams On The Power of Personal Development and the 1% Plan

116

Deep Dive 16: Personal Accountability - Taking Ownership of Your Actions and Outcome

117

28. T.Y. Pour’s Journey: From the Track to the Mindset of a Champion

118

Deep Dive 15: Mindset of Champions - Learning From The Mental Strategies of Top Athletes

119

27. Mastering Clarity and Vision in Athletics, Business, and Life with Mark Aylward

120

Deep Dive 14: Community and Support Systems - The Importance of Building a Supportive Community

121

26. Building Leaders and Resilient Performers with Krissy Webb

122

Deep Dive 13: Overcoming Burnout - Recognizing and Addressing Athletic Performance Burnout

123

25. Coach Justus Jones | Iowa State Football Student Athlete Development Director

124

Deep Dive 12: The Science of Habit Formation - Creating Habits That Support Your Goals

125

24. Coach Darryl Moore | Owner of Court 45 Basketball | Iowa Basketball Alum

126

Deep Dive 11: Mental Toughness - Cultivating an Unbeatable Spirit

127

23. Coach Liam Woulfe | PAC Basketball Founder | Passion, Attitude, Confidence

128

Deep Dive 10: Adapting To Change - Staying Agile And Adaptable In A Constantly Changing Environment

129

22. Gabe Wetter | IMG Strength and Conditioning Intern | Knock on Every Door

130

Deep Dive 9: Teamwork and Leadership - The Mindset for Effective Collaboration and Leadership

131

21. Delaney Holtey | Iowa Women's Soccer | Why Not You?

132

Deep Dive 8: Gratitude in Sports - How appreciation can enhance performance and satisfaction

133

20. Preston LaGrange | Pro MMA Fighter | The journey to the cage with the mental side along the way

134

Deep Dive 7: Staying Motivated - Keeping the Fire Alive Even When the Going Gets Tough

135

19. Sebastian Simmons | Team Iowa Basketball Coach -philosophy of the game and developing the team

136

Deep Dive 6. Emotional Regulation - Managing emotions for optimal performance

137

18: Max Lampe | Coe College Basketball Alumn - An Absolute Monster of Mental Performance Growth from Performance Anxiety and ADHD

138

Deep Dive 5: Developing a Routine - The power of a consistent pre-performance routine

139

17. Julia Ortega | SUU Soccer Goal Keeper | Developing as a player and coach, helping others, and composure tricks along the way

140

Deep Dive 4: The Role of Role Models - How to choose and learn from positive influences

141

16. Zach Conati | RD, Ironman, Co-Founder MuttLife

142

Deep Dive 3: Nutrition's Impact on Mental Performance

143

15. Logan Pady | Body Building - Losses, learning, and leveling up with a healthy lifestyle

144

Deep Dive 2: Learning from Losses - How to use losses as a learning opportunity.

145

14. Kris Murray | NBA Basketball Player on his journey, mindsets along the way, and valuable lessons to help others

146

Deep Dive 1: Building Confidence - Steps to develop unshakeable self-belief

147

13. Ian Johnston | U of South Dakota Golf Alumn | Co-Owner Tribute Kicks

148

12. Ashley Eckermann | Mental Performance Coach and Founder of Maximize The Mind

149

11. Reese Manternach | Ironman Triathlete - Training, mental factor, and applying lessons to life

150

10. Jackson Nove | Kentucky Baseball Pitcher | Learning and leveling up, both on the field and in life

151

9. Brynn Dvoracek | Roosevelt U Softball | All things softball, learning, and staying sharp

152

8. Coach Dooley | Trainer and High school Football Coach | Intensity, 1% better, and helping others in life

153

7. Coach Matt Lorenz | PXC and Prairie Track and Field | Fun and joy in the hardships of training

154

6. Delaney Goodell | Strength Training, ISU Soccer, and all around fitness with a community while trusting yourself

155

5. Mike Jasa | Track 800m | Loras College Alum | Different mindset, dreams, goals, and the 1% journey

156

4. Eva Steckelberg | ISU Soccer | Walking On, Growth From Injuries, and Being Yourself

157

3. Jared Tjelmeland - Roosevelt U Golf - Stories, Lessons Crossing Over to Life, and Owning Your Swing

158

2. Coach Fish - Prairie Basketball - Confidence, Coaches Mindset, and Building Relationships

159

1. Angie Knies - SUU Soccer - Confidence, Pressure, and Lessons Learned Along the Journey

160

A Rough Quick Introduction