Sports Mastery

In this episode, Coach Hatton discusses:

What is your coaching philosophy and approach to training How do you help sprinters overcome FEAR Why is it important for middle school and high school football athletes to run track Explain the difference between speed coaches and sprint coaches What’s the biggest mistake that you see track & field sports parents make Describe your philosophy on helping and developing other coaches

DeShawn Fontleroy   

In this episode, Coach Greg discusses

In this episode, DeShawn Fontleroy discusses:

In this episode, D'ghon Culpepper, LMT discusses massage therapy and body work. Some key points to this discussion are

This is a podcast where we observe, examine, experiment, and explain the physical, mental, and social dynamics of the world's best athletes and coaches. We examine their strengths, weaknesses, character, and personality traits; to explain what works and what doesn't according to our situation and circumstance in space and time.

In this episode Will Collins discusses:

The history of FAST UNIVERSITY Define the culture of FastU How do you help sprinters overcome FEAR Explain the difference between speed coaches and sprint coaches What's the biggest mistake that you see track & field parents make Describe your philosophy on helping and developing other coaches

Ryan Banta discusses his book: SPRINTERS COMPENDIUM

AND...

In This Episode, We Discuss The Importance Of:

Judging yourself to be capable of success increases your chances of actual success. Judging yourself as not capable of success reduces the chance of success.

In This Episode We Discuss Benefits Of Running Track:

In This Episode We Discuss The Elements Fear:

In This Episode We Discuss:

Welcome back to Sports Mastery. In this episode, I share:

Thank you for listening. Peace & Blessings.

DeShawn Fontleroy

SIX STEPS TO SUCCESS

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN FROM THE PODCAST

How To Program Yourself For Success How To Imagine Your Way To Success How To Relax & Turn Stress Into Success Set Goals: A Prerequisite To Success How To Use Negative Feedback To Create Success Disinhibit Your Personality & Fuel Success

Success begins with a BLUEPRINT. This is how you prepare for the day. You do prepare, don't you? A blueprint is simply a map for the day. It helps you prioritize the important tasks on your agenda.

There are two options for preparing your blueprint for the day. Either do it the night before, or early in the morning before your day has started. You only need ten to fifteen minutes to do this.

Recent research indicates that if you create your blueprint the night before, rather than in the morning, your unconscious mind will actually work during the night figuring out how to fulfill your next day's plan, i.e., spell checking that essay, preparing the best presentation, solving team conflicts, talking to recruiters and team tryouts, or solving any conflicts that need to be addressed.

So if you can, take time each evening to plan for the next day, and review your plan before bedtime. This review should focus on your most important activities, such as whom you will meet with and the purpose and objective of each appointment. Set specific time limits for your appointments. Also go over what projects must be worked on, and determine if you have reserved enough time to deal with them.

*It's important to have your own blueprint recording system. This could be a standard daily journal or time planner, or you may prefer an electronic organizer or software program to create your blueprint. Just choose a system that works well for you. For best results keep it simple. Customize it to suit your own style

- DeShawn Fontleroy, p. 67 Sports Mastery

INNER GAME SECRETS 

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There’s a power inside You. If you're a student-athlete with ambition, motivation, and purpose BEWARE. People are not going to believe in You. But what's more important than that, is what You believe.

Do You believe that you are meant to succeed? Do You believe that You are meant for better things in life? Do You believe that You are worth it? Do You believe that You should be loved in life? Do You believe that You should be respected? Do You believe that You should be healthy? Ask Yourself those questions. 

Let's take a closer examination. Are Your beliefs aligned, with what You want in life or not? Because You may say You want "A" but Your belief system tells You "B." Now the most important thing when it comes to Your belief system, is do You believe in Yourself? Think about that. Do You believe in Yourself? If You believe in You, then as the day goes forward, and obstacles come in Your way, Your belief system will help You overcome the obstacles. · 

Do You believe that You are powerful? · Do You believe that You are here for a higher purpose? · Do You believe that it is Your destiny to win and succeed? · Do You tell yourself that You believe in You and that You're worth something? · Are You satisfied with Your current condition? · Do You have high standards? · Do You believe in You? 

This is an episode that promotes Ambition, Motivation, and having a Purpose for what you do.

We explore the importance of clarity and having a vision. Key terms noted are:

I want to help you create a clear mental picture of the things you desire. This leads to Expectancy and ultimately Effective Action.

Reflect - Intuit - Predict

THE BENEFITS OF HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS PARTICIPATION

2 x Ironman; Motivational Speaker; Positive Coaching Alliance Trainer; NSCA Certified Personal Trainer; Former Collegiate Bball Coach; Duke Univ. Alumna 2001

Missy West, a former Duke University Women's Basketball Athlete explains why sports and extracurricular participation is SO important for our youth. She touches on the value of the High School experience and why it's critical we give our children a positive life learning experience.

Missy shares her your thoughts on:

1. Her top three life lessons learned through sports 2. How and what to sacrifice to be your best 3. How we can be a better sports parent, coach, role model for our student-athletes

Missy West was a three-sport star out of Franklin Academy High School in Malone in the mid-1990s, setting numerous records in basketball, softball and soccer. In basketball, she averaged 29 points per game and was named Miss Basketball in New York as a senior. She scored 2,605 points and helped her team to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Section 10 title. In softball, she won 64 games and pitched 15 no-hitters and two perfect games and led her team to the New York state championship. She was selected Softball Player of the Year in New York and was chosen on the All-American team. She was a standout on the soccer field as well, scoring 63 goals and contributing 15 assists during her high school career. Missy played basketball at Duke University and was an integral member of the Blue Devils’ 1999 NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Championship team. She played professional basketball in Germany for three years winning a German National Championship both as a player and as a youth coach.   

She then began a 12-year stint of collegiate coaching at the Division III and II levels earning three conference coach of the year awards as well as the Eastern Region Coach of the year and was one of 8 nominees up for National Coach of the Year in 2013. 

She was inducted most recently in July to the National High School Hall of Fame in Providence, RI and presented the acceptance speech on behalf of all 11 inductees.  She has also been inducted into the New York State Hall of Fame, The New York State Softball Hall of Fame, and the Franklin Academy Hall of Fame.  

She currently resides in Tampa, Florida and is a trainer for the Positive Coaching Alliance, a motivational speaker and a NSCA personal trainer.   She spends much of her spare time on her personal fitness and has completed 2 full Ironman’s with goals to complete many more. She also enjoys the outdoors, spending time with friends and family and serving others with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and The Boys and Girls Club.

As far as my Motivational Speaking - I speak mainly to athletes, coaches, parents, and communities about the Benefits of Sports Participation.  I share a lot of my personal stories..How sports shaped me into a strong and confident woman, sports taught me how to communicate when I was scared to death to speak in a classroom, sports taught me how to fail and rise again - resilience. It taught me how to deal with a challenging coach/boss etc.   Sports goes far beyond the game itself…..

HOW TO MINE FOR YOUR DIAMONDS

The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary.

This episode contains an exploration into reflective thinking. It educates the student-athlete on how to mine for diamonds. Three key terms are:

Some of the most come cliches are illustrated in this presentation:

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Pressure busts pipes but it also forms diamonds

These are just a few cliches that illustrate the concept of POST TRAUMATIC GROWTH.

Post Traumatic Growth is centered around the idea that human beings can be changed by their encounters with life challenges in radically positive ways.

The student-athlete must consummately strive for physical, emotional, and spiritual alignment.

HOW TO EMBRACE THE LESSONS OF REFLECTIVE THINKING...

Set Aside Time For Reflection Remove Yourself From Distractions Regularly Review Your Journal Or Calendar Ask The Right Questions Cement Your Learning Through Action

THINKING QUESTION 

   Am I regularly revisiting the past to gain a true perspective and think with understanding

"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection."

- Jules Henri Poincare

“Remember diamonds are created under pressure so hold on, it will be your time to shine soon.” “Everyone is diamond in the rough but sometimes they aren't shining.” “A muddied diamond is better than an unsullied pebble.”

Inspired by Russell Conwell and Mike Hubbell

Russell Herman Conwell (February 15, 1843 – December 6, 1925) was an American Baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, lawyer, and writer. He is best remembered as the founder and first president of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the Pastor of The Baptist Temple, and for his inspirational lecture, Acres of Diamonds. He was born in South Worthington, Massachusetts, and is buried in the Founder's Garden at Temple University.

Mike Hubbell (Founder of Portland Development Group) has been an entrepreneur since 1997. His expertise is in home design, product distribution, and people allocation. He is well-versed in all areas of the construction field and has spent many years perfecting his trade. Mr. Hubbell’s background is in sales, marketing, and accounting. As Managing Member, it is his responsibility to plan out the future of the company, as well as to oversee the day-to-day operations.

In this episode: we discuss, ponder, and examine...

I. What stimulates feelings of FEAR?

a. importance/magnification

b. uncertainty

c. responsibility

d. feeling judged/potential embarrassment

II. Two FEARS you need to face.

a. Fear of being alone

b. Fear of making mistakes

JAMES LEATH

Head of Leadership Development

 shares his thoughts on:

 James joined IMG Academy in 2015. As Head of Leadership Development, James develops and delivers curriculum for IMG Academy student-athletes across 8 sports and presents to visiting teams, companies, and professional athletes.

Leadership lessons consist of communication skills, personal and group leadership, developing identity, and building team culture. James attended Fresno State University where he recieved his B.A. in Communication. During college, when he wasn't playing football, he was best known for being the beloved mascot of Fresno State, Time Out. After graduation, James went on to play quarterback for a semi-pro team in Fresno, CA. With over 15 years of coaching experience and a M.A. in Performance Psychology, James is passionate about teaching athletes the tools they need in order to be successful in life and in sport. 

RENEE LOPEZ

AUTHOR | CERTIFIED SPEAKER | TRAINER |

USSF & NSCAA LICENSED COACH | CEO

Team Building - Mental Training - Growth

 Today, we are hearing from a veteran college coach, keynote speaker, trainer, consultant, and author of an upcoming book. Coach Renee Lopez has been named Coach of the Year, had over 30 All-Conference players, multiple Team Academic and Sportsmanship Awards, and reached conference and regional championships.

You can expect Renee to discuss

Renee played college soccer and graduated with her undergraduate degree in elementary education. Her graduate degree is from the University of Florida in Exercise Sport Science with a concentration in Sport Management/Pedagogy. As a seventeen-year coaching veteran, Renee Lopez is an expert in the college recruiting process, leadership training and team culture development. As a United States Soccer Federation (USSF)- and National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)- licensed coach, she has recruited and produced three All-Americans and has been honored as Coach of the Year by her peers. In addition to serving as NCAA compliance director, she has learned the recruiting process from having worked as a high school varsity head coach for three years and a college coach for fourteen, in NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA. Renee has learned what it takes to succeed in leadership, recruiting, and team development. Through RL Academy, she offers seminars and consults on “The College Recruiting Process and How to Become a College Student-Athlete.”

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In this episode, Dr. Hank Weisinger discusses:

• The High School Student under pressure to meet parental expectations, ace SATs, be accepted by a top school, participate in extracurricular activities, play a sport, instrument or both, get your driver’s license, and find a prom date.

• The College Student under pressure to fit into a new environment, make friends, pledge a frat or sorority, constant exams, declare a major, answer parental questions such as “What are you going to do after college? “ get a job, take LSATs, MCATs, GREs, become financially independent and other nightmares.

• The Graduate Student under pressure to please professors, publish research, write grants, live cheaply, pass comprehensive exams, and complete a dissertation.

• The Law Student, under pressure to excel, works hard to make the law review, present cases, find summer clerkships, learn to think more critically, pass the bar, graduate and enter the grind, and eventually pay back their loans.

• The Medical Student under pressure to master organic chemistry, memorize information daily, excel in an internship, perform in do or die moments, cope with death, match for a residency, pay back loans and adapt to the changing business of health care.

• The Performing Arts Student under pressure to act, dance or sing for their supper — or try and balance a second job while mastering their craft.

• The Adult Student under pressure to readjust to student life, maintain a job, support a family, and finish their degree quickly.

Nobody performs better under pressure. Regardless of the task, pressure ruthlessly diminishes our judgment, decision making, attention, dexterity, and performance in every professional and personal arena. In Performing Under Pressure, Drs. Hendrie Weisinger and J.P. Pawliw-Fry introduce us to the concept of pressure management, offering empirically tested short-term and long-term solutions to help us overcome the debilitating effects of pressure.

Performing Under Pressure tackles the greatest obstacle to personal success, whether in a sales presentation, at home, on the golf course, interviewing for a job, or performing onstage at Carnegie Hall. Despite sports mythology, no one rises to the occasion under pressure and does better than they do in practice. The reality is pressure makes us do worse and sometimes leads us to fail utterly. But there are things we can do to diminish its effects on our performance.

Performing Under Pressure draws on research from more than 12,000 people, and features the latest research from neuroscience and from the frontline experiences of Fortune 500 employees and managers, Navy SEALS, Olympic and other elite athletes, and others. It offers 22 specific strategies each of us can use to reduce pressure in our personal and professional lives and allow us to excel better in whatever we do.

Whether you're a corporate manager, a basketball player, or a student preparing for the SAT, Performing Under Pressure will help you do your best when it matters most.

DON'T LET YOUR INJURY DEFINE YOU...

And yet so many people from the general public and athletes allow this to happen. What causes an individual to continue to be hampered and slowed down by injuries that are long gone? 

Dr. Carl Baird enlightens us during the episode.

What stops most people from recovering after an initial injury are fear and self-doubt.

Dr. Baird explains that avoiding activity due to fear of re-aggravation keeps us in the pain/injury cycle. Research has shown that movement and pain get mapped along similar pathways in the brain. This means that following an injury your brain will remember the movements that caused you pain.

In short, avoiding a movement because we fear it will be painful actually increases the amount of pain we experience, regardless of actual tissue irritation.

DOUBT - Individuals who believe an activity will be painful have been shown to have reduced performance abilities. When we convince ourselves we have a bad knee, back, shoulder we set ourselves up for failure. Fear and doubt can come from a variety of sources. It can be developed internally through our emotions and feelings. It can be unintentionally worsened by our doctors or stories from family and friends. Regardless, the end result is that our injury slowly begins to define who we are.

Stay tuned as Dr. Baird provides answers and solutions. To learn more about his practice visit: https://www.performancehealthcarepdx.com

An elite Student-Athlete will need to overcome adversity in order to be successful. Adversity comes in many shapes and sizes for a Student-Athlete. Some examples include injury, socio-economic status, hardship, trauma, depression, peer pressure, etc. So what does it take to overcome these obstacles? It takes a mental shift.

Yes, you may have heard this before, but don’t roll your eyes just yet. This mental shift encapsulates multiple areas: recovery, nutrition, avoiding distraction, goals, success, cross-training, and recruiting. If your Student-Athlete wants to get a scholarship, go pro, or make an impact on the world, they need this mental shift to happen NOW!

Julianne Soviero discusses priorities, goals, optimal performance and perseverance. She exemplifies the ability to overcome injury and lead a successful athletic career. Now she teaches countless award-winning athletes as a pitching coach.

Julianne speaks truth to what it takes to be a four-time academic All-American (Division I) athlete and the mindset it takes to get there. Listen and learn how your Student-Athlete can make the mental shift to overcome any type of adversity.

Discover the 5 ways Sports Mastery can turn your motivated Student-Athlete into an Elite Student-Athlete go here: http://sportsmastery.com/start-here/

We often forget the importance of loss or even failure. We don’t discuss how important it is to learn from, and how vital this skill is for a Student-Athlete’s future success. Jeron Mastrud’s ability to learn from defeat is one of the reasons for his launch to the NFL.    Jeron says it best, "There is another day, there is another opportunity. There is something you can learn from this and move forward from this. So instead of being devastated by the loss, figure out why you lost and make sure that doesn't happen again."   Jeron shares his journey from Southridge High School in Beaverton, OR to 2 time All-American at Kansas State University and starting Tight End for the Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins. He expounds and elaborates on:

There is nothing quite like Olympic Lifting when improving the performance of an athlete. Most likely you’ve heard that Olympic Lifting can help an athlete develop greater force, but it does so much more than that. In this episode, Sam Johnson and I discuss the many reasons why Olympic Lifting is such a powerful tool for athletes.   Sam Johnson has devoted his life to athletic performance. It began as a young successful athlete, transferred to his time in the United States Air Force, and continues today at his training facility, StrengthFarm, in Portland, Oregon. Sam is a champion weightlifter with the experience and knowledge to know the amazing gains Olympic Lifting produces. The list of benefits we discuss includes:

Self-mastery begins with the mind and develops into a strength that is unstoppable. Successful mental strength coach, Gregg Swanson, explains the powerful need for mental strength training in this statement: “Every compartment of your mind is to be programmed by you. If you don’t take rightful responsibility to program your own mind the world will program it for you.”   Mental strength training is imperative not only for self-mastery in sport but also to be a successful human being. Its practice should be embraced and includes 5 key areas of focus.   Gregg Swanson's practical mental strategies are language specific because a poor choice in vocabulary can mislead a Student-Athlete and provide negative consequences.   These 5 mental strength training actions can be downloaded and added to the daily practice of your Student-Athlete. Listen, learn and get them here: http://sportsmastery.com/49

You've likely heard of IMG Academy. It’s a boarding school and sports training destination in Bradenton, Florida that delivers training in both academics and athletics. Since 1978 it has trained thousands of Olympic, collegiate, and professional athletes. The IMG complex currently sits on 450 acres and includes a talented multidisciplinary staff to support its Student-Athlete.

It takes a special individual to be a Student-Athlete. Their journey through physical and mental challenges calls for specialized training and practice. Goals are set, like getting a college scholarship, and the everyday work is put in. However, success is not guaranteed and the road it fraught with challenges… But there is hope! Many amazing Student-Athletes have gone before and can help guide us to an easier way to success. Maneuvering past the typical obstacles and having strategies to conquer those the Student-Athlete will face.    Keith Sconiers is one of these incredibly insightful people. His progression from Basketball at Portland State to owning 2 businesses has been an exploration in learning about self and progress.   Keith draws on his Student-Athlete experience as he shares the 6 crucial principles that have led to his continued success. From basketball to businessman Keith expresses his struggles along the way and how he overcame them. Listen and learn Keith’s 6 crucial principles... or download them HERE: http://sportsmastery.com/47 … They can be applied to the development of your Student-Athlete now and to their advancement in life after sport. To learn more about Keith Sconiers visit: http://www.keithsconiers.com/

The list of steroid benefits is long.

It includes increased muscle mass, greater fat loss, tissue repair, increased physical performance, improved bone density, increased sprint speed... and on and on it goes. The word "steroid" may make you think of Anadrol and Testo-max... but these are a big NO!

So what legal steroids are available?

What can your Student-Athlete take to get such drastic benefits?

In this episode, I prescribe to you a legal 5 steroid regimen that is able to provide all the same amazing benefits as the Deca-Duro and Trenorols of the world. Discover the 5 best legal steroids to get your Student-Athlete to the next level. Download the prescription here: http://sportsmastery.com/44

Orthopedic surgeon & sports medicine specialist, Dr. David Geier, is just as passionate about injury prevention as he is about treating injuries. Dr. Geier writes a regular newspaper column, produce a weekly sports medicine podcast (The Dr. David Geier Show), and writes for his own blog and other numerous publications. All of this while he maintains his own busy practice in Charleston, South Carolina. His practice is particularly focused on knee and shoulder injuries and the arthroscopic surgeries used to treat them.   With his vast experience and knowledge, Dr. Geier realizes the importance of preventing youth sports injuries and has developed a passion for sharing this message. In this conversation we tap into his immense expertise and discuss:

Being a top student-athlete means constantly growing and reinventing yourself. It's a journey comprised of ups, downs, successes, and failures. This is the story of Julius Shellmire and our work together. Throughout this narrative, you’ll discover the reasons for Julius’s success and the training regimen that took his hard work into real results.

This narrative includes his transition from Southern Oregon University to the University of Oregon, the experience of believing in yourself, the importance of goal setting, and why keeping a positive mental attitude is necessary throughout the journey. Julius is currently preparing for the NCAA D-1 Track and Field finals that begin tomorrow. His 4x100 team has already broken 3 school records and is hungry for the championship. Lastly, I’ll leave you with this: Success is about mindset, not facilities. View Julius’s journey through videos, photos and an amazing graphic timeline here: http://sportsmastery.com/40

Stress has a PR problem. We try and avoid stress at all costs, when in reality the proper dose of stress brings opportunity for growth. If we label stress as bad, we're doing more harm than good. A Student-Athlete needs exposure to the right type of stress and competition in order to improve, become a better teammate, and learn the value of hard work. Listen and learn why its important to calm the stress response instead of trying to eliminate it completely.

Does your student-athlete dream of playing football for the Oregon Ducks? Do they have what it takes? On a recent trip to The University of Oregon, I asked the football coaching staff what they look for in their student-athletes. Their insightful answers painted the picture of what makes up a PAC 12 athlete on and off the field. Each coach had their own specifications, but the importance of mindset bonded across them all.

Head Coach, Willie Taggart, stressed competition... Special Teams Coach, Raymond Woodie, underscored being fundamentally sound... Co-Offensive Coordinator, Marcus Arroyo, preached taking a mind-numbing amount of reps. Listen and learn exactly what it takes to be recruited and succeed at The University of Oregon. Does your student-athlete have what it takes to be a Duck? Download, print, and share my pdf from this show with your student-athlete now! Visit http://sportsmastery.com/37

As parents, we want to guide our student-athlete towards success and happiness. We support them in multiple ways, many times by coaching them and their team. You may be the coach of their travel team or the extra set of eyes watching their mechanics during practice. Either way, the mixed role of coach and parent brings its own set of unique rewards and challenges. 

My guest, Mike Hubbell, is a shining example of this parent-coach role. His experience as a talented entrepreneur has helped him teach his daughter, son, and their teammates the tools and work ethic needed for success. From the parent-coach perspective, we discuss the importance of mental preparedness, goal setting, confidence, and action when facing obstacles like injury, self-doubt, and failure.

As a parent-coach, you have the opportunity to mentor your child and have a powerful effect on a group of young athletes. Listen and learn as Mike shares his insightful thoughts on parenting, coaching, and success. Then download this episode’s pdf as a reminder of the action you can take to help your student-athlete succeed: http://sportsmastery.com/36

To learn more about Mike Hubbell visit: http://portlanddevelopmentgroup.com/

What does it take for a student-athlete to stand out among the rest? How do they get noticed in order to further their career? My guest, Dr. Daniel E. Walker explains the big picture of what your student-athlete needs for their future to be successful. His answer: 1) By believing in themselves, 2) By knowing themselves and 3) By having a mentor … 

Dr. Walker has an exceptional range of experiences and knowledge that comes from his various titles: filmmaker, scholar, social entrepreneur, professor, and public speaker. He works to increase the college graduation rates of students of color and to bring high quality arts education to urban communities. His important viewpoint stresses student-athlete academic preparation, leadership, mindset, educational aspirations, being proactive, and personal branding.

He passionately shares with us the importance of student-athletes to create personal branding that takes advantage of their unique perspective, rather than compromising their values. Listen and learn what your student-athlete needs to be successful in their next step forward.

For links mentioned in this episode and my downloadable PDF with actionable items, visit: http://sportsmastery.com/35

To learn more about Dr. Walker visit: https://www.drdanielwalker.com/about

At the age of 16, Leslie Poole moved across the country for an intensive year of fastpitch training with Doug Finch. This formative time instilled the commitment level needed to become a college pitcher at the University of Tennessee and top-25 ranked Fresno State. She now shares this knowledge with her own pitching students at PDX Pitching LLC and on our show today.

As a pitching coach, Leslie's 3 priorities are to: 1) teach safe mechanics 2) increase to full speed and intensity 3) control … As we discuss, staying within these priorities demands mental toughness and sets the tone for the discipline she expects from her athletes. We also discuss why working on your mechanics and technique is a constant and vigilant process across all sports.

Leslie does a great job guiding her athletes towards setting and reaching a single goal. Why just 1 single goal? Listen and find out now! http://sportsmastery.com/34

For more info on Leslie Poole contact: pdxpitching@gmail.com

A discussion centered around progressive muscle relaxation and visualization exercises. In progressive muscle relaxation, you work your way through the muscle groupings of your body, alternating contraction with relaxation. It is a crucial skill that helps you: 1) Handle the pressure of competition 2) Physiologically cool the body down in between and after athletic events 3) Maintain an appropriate level of concentration 4) Prepare to visualize and mentally rehearse for competition. Listen and learn the techniques now! Download and print my step by step guide to progressive muscle relaxation and visualization here: http://sportsmastery.com/33

Learn to think differently. To do that you need to question popular thinking. Popular thinking is:

- Too Average to Understand the Value of Good Thinking

- Too Naive to Recognize the Importance of Realistic Thinking

- Too Undisciplined to Release the Power of Strategic Thinking

- Too Trendy to Embrace the Lessons of Reflective Thinking

YOU SHOULD QUESTION THE ACCEPTANCE OF POPULAR THINKING. If you want to become a good thinker, then start preparing yourself for the possibility of becoming unpopular. Ask yourself, am I consciously rejecting the limitations of common thinking in order to accomplish uncommon results? ...

Visit http://SportsMastery.com/ for my FREE report: 5 Devastating Mistakes Every Elite Athlete Should Avoid

Self-reflection questions are designed to raise your confidence as you review accomplishments, recall positive feedback, resolve to mirror and model your athletic heroes, and listen to reminders of your capabilities. In this episode you'll find important self-reflection questions and learn how to transform your self-image.  Change comes about through awareness of a negative self-image, challenging the bad habits that support this image, and creating a new, positive self-image that allows you to set and achieve worthwhile goals. I even share an easy way to remember these steps of reprogramming … Plus, you can download my proven system for self-reflection and reprogramming your self image HERE: http://sportsmastery.com/31

Six Confidence-Building Strategies: 1) Everyday remind yourself that you did something well 2) Read or watch inspiring biographies or autobiographies 3) Be Thankful 4) Build excellent support around you 5) Push yourself to accomplish short-term goals 6) Do something for yourself every week... Self-Confidence can be defined as a strong belief in one's skills, preparation, and abilities.Confidence is built through preparation. Take a listen...

Today, I discuss 8 Strategies to Mastery: 1) Value learning, training, & practice over competing 2) Keep expanding your horizons 3) Revert to the feeling of inferiority 4) Trust the process 5) Move toward resistance and pain 6) Learn how to fail, fail forward 7) Combine the "How and the What" 8) Advance through trial and error ... - Your Coach, DeShawn Fontleroy - Visit http://SportsMastery.com/ for my FREE report 5 Devastating Mistakes Every Elite Athlete Should Avoid

Download my proven system for overcoming stage fright HERE: http://sportsmastery.com/28... Today I share a recent experience on a trip to Las Vegas where I helped coach a 7v7 touch football team. We traveled to Vegas to compete in the Pylon 7v7 Football National Tournament. The tournament was a tremendous learning experience, as our record showed 0 wins and 4 losses. Some of the things that held us back were: Distractions, Low Commitment Level , & Stage Fright... Try these 10 tips to reduce your Stage Fright: 1) Shift the focus from yourself and your fear to your true purpose—contributing something of value to your team. 2) Stop scaring yourself with thoughts about what might go wrong. Instead, focus your attention on thoughts and images that are calming and reassuring. 3) Refuse to think thoughts that create self-doubt and low confidence. 4) Practice ways to calm and relax your mind and body, such as deep breathing, relaxation exercises, yoga, and meditation. 5) Exercise, eat well, and practice other healthful lifestyle habits. Try to limit caffeine and sugar as much as possible. 6) Visualize your success: Always focus on your strength and ability to handle challenging situations. 7) Study, watch film, practice intensely. 8) Make connections with your teammates: Smile and greet people, thinking of them as friends rather than enemies.9) Listen to your coaches with assurance and confidence. Make eye contact and always be aware of your posture and body language. 10) Give up trying to be perfect and know that it is OK to make mistakes... Download my proven system for overcoming stage fright HERE: http://sportsmastery.com/28

In this episode I interview Kyle Kennedy, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) who resides in Ottawa Canada. He discusses the basic principles of power and speed development for non-track athletes. He also expands on a common theme on this show… mindset. While training, Kyle keeps these five tenets in mind: 1) Train movements over muscles 2) You need to rest 3) Set your workouts up accordingly 4) Prime the nervous system 5) Recover the nervous system ... "The coach-athlete relationship is very important. To achieve the best results, we must trust each other and work well together. I always try to keep communication lines open. If an athlete has a problem with something I’m saying or how I’m coaching, I want them to know they can talk to me about it.” - Kyle Kennedy, CSCS … Kyle's blog can be found at: http://razorsedgeperformance.ca/ ...His recent article on mindset can be found here: https://www.freelapusa.com/own-your-mindset/ … Visit http://sportsmastery.com/

In the realm of fitness and training most people blame external forces when they don’t achieve their goal. They make excuses for their poor showing; time, equipment, lack of knowledge, poor genetics, etc. They rarely look within and blame the real culprit: Themselves. If you are willing to work hard, make sacrifices, and willing to suffer then you will be successful. If you want something bad enough you will find a way to make it happen. It's that simple... maybe not easy, but certainly simple... "Remember that the most successful people in the world share something in common: they are willing to make sacrifices where others are not. They are willing to do whatever it takes to be successful. There are no excuses. They embrace hard work, they are willing to give everything they have and they are willing to suffer. We could learn something from these people" - Bobby Maximus

You don't want to miss this episode's TAKEAWAYS! Get them here: http://sportsmastery.com/23... Our guest, David Watts, is a student-athlete advocate that travels the country speaking at schools, camps, and clinics about academic achievement, college planning/recruiting, character development, and preparing young people for life when their athletic careers are over. Mr. Watts is passionate about helping student-athletes succeed in their sport, but more importantly in the classroom. His ultimate goal is to transform student-athletes into scholar-athletes, and that’s exactly why he’s here today on the Sports Mastery Show. In this episode David shares tips and strategies for academic success, college recruiting, and life after sports. From there, he shares simple, but incredible, insight on how to become a better student overnight. Lastly, David shares his O.B.A.M.A. plan which equips the student-athlete for success: 1. Organized at all times 2. Build relationships 3. Ask for help 4. Maximize your time 5.Active reading - David Watts: davidwattsconsulting.com  -  Dwatts029@gmail.com  -  818-839-1392 ... Get episode TAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/23

Now 22 episodes in, I feel it’s a good time to share a little about the creation of Sports Mastery and my experiences training athletes. I am a Sports Performance Consultant that helps individuals and groups reach their hopes and dreams, overcome their pains and fears, and destroy all barriers and limitations. I have worked with high school, college, and professional athletes through practical and systematic strategies to help them master their confidence, strengthen their mental toughness, increase their social intelligence, and achieve their goals.

Sports Mastery training is not for just any athlete. It is a very intense, in-depth coaching program that requires a high level of accountability and work. It is specifically designed for athletes who are serious about their sport and taking their game to the next level. Sports Mastery is a worthwhile investment that brings amazing results!

-When you are sick and tired of losing.

-When you are tired of everyone “bad mouthing” you.

-When you are constantly the butt of jokes regarding game performance.

-When you can’t relate to your teammates.

-When you think your coach doesn’t know how to win.

-When need to increase your mental toughness.

-When you need a fresh, new outlook on your game.

-When you’ve tried everything and don’t know what else to do.

Special music thanks to…

-No Fear by Black Violin: Get Black Violin's new album "Stereotypes"

-Changes Instrumental by Rae

Every young athlete that I meet wants to play Division-1 athletics, compete in the next Olympics, or go Pro. However, 90% of them fail and many face difficult anxiety and behavioral disorders. Did you know that over 30% of adolescents meet criteria for anxiety disorders? Did you know 20% of adolescents have behavior disorders? Did you know 14% of adolescents experience mood disorders? 11% have substance abuse disorders. I also discuss the rising number of athletes that have been diagnosed with ADHD. Every athlete and coach needs to ask: -How can you stop frustrating losses even after you've tried everything? -What can you do to consistently win big and when it counts the most? -Is there a way to silence the critics that say you always choke in big games? -How come you did everything you could, prepared for months and months and came up short when it mattered most? Why Coaches Fail With Athletes: 1. Not understanding an athletes natural disposition to learning. It's important to know if an athlete learns better by audio, visual, or kinesthetic. 2. You will fail with athletes by not sincerely getting to know them and their parents. 3. They don't have a clarity of purpose. 4.They're athletes don't trust them. 5.Lack of uniform accountability for athletes.

Get episode TAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/20... In this episode, I interview Coach Eric Reveno. Coach Reveno currently coaches Georgia Tech basketball. He's also coached at University of Portland and Stanford. At University of Portland, Reveno served 10 years as head coach. It was an honor to interview Coach Reveno, he has outstanding qualities, and an important perspective. We discussed the three most important qualities that college coaches look for in high school recruits: 1. Academic 2. Psychological 3. Physical ... From there, Coach Reveno shared his wonderful experiences while coaching at University of Portland. We also spent some time discussing the pros and cons of AAU Basketball.Coach Reveno concludes the interview by reflecting on the recruitment of Jazz Johnson. Here are some insightful quotes from Coach Reveno's Twitter( @CoachReveno ): 1. Basketball is a game of balance. Most often when you want to get your best scorer more opportunities, you need to work to make others more a threat. 2. If you want to be a coach, practice solving problems before they occur. 3. To paraphrase Aristotle, "you are what you do on a daily basis." Your habits make you. You can't have people judge you just by your good days... Get episodeTAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/20

In part two of this series, Alex Molden discusses the team's mission, goals, and objectives. He discusses timeless coaching strategies used on the road to winning the state championship. The team goal was to dominate one week at a time. "We would watch film, discuss positives and negatives, then move on. Our weekly goal was to master our opponents most common 5-6 plays." From there, they would consistently revisit the fundamentals of tackling, blocking, and defensive back coverages. The variety of different practice routines and drills kept the team mentally focused throughout the season. Learn more about Alex Molden at:

https://www.instagram.com/alexmolden

https://twitter.com/alexmolden

- DeShawn Fontleroy

Get episode TAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/18 - This episode explores a June 2016 article by Chris Vannini. In this article, Ohio Sate Head Coach Urban Myer is quoted, "I don't care what you do at a camp. I care what your high school football coach says." This is a short article that happens to be very compelling. You'll find the link to the original article below. There is a video attached. It's grainy but if you listen, Coach Myer drops some valuable words of wisdom. Here are some of the takeaways from the article and video: -Become captain of your high school team -Master the art of discipline -Strategically use camps as a tune-up -Be reliable -Be the best player on your team -When things get hard, you get better -Be a multi-sport athlete ... One thing you should know about college recruiters, they never come in and say "I'm looking for an idiot or a pain in the ass." ...Get episode TAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/18

Get episode TAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/17 ... Do you struggle with confidence? Do you get down on yourself for making mistakes? Do you wish you could have the confidence of a superstar athlete? ... In this episode, Niyi Sobomehin shares information on how to double your confidence with the simple principle of positive reinforcement. You can use the same techniques that dog and dolphin trainers use, so that you can increase confidence and get yourself to do the things that you need to do. Confidence is something that can be cultivated, trained and conditioned. Learn how in this podcast episode ... To learn more  about Niyi's coaching program visit: http://imnotyou.com/src/ ... Get episode TAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/17 

In part one of this series, Alex shares his son Elijah's recruiting experience. This conversation is sprinkled with jovial Christmas shopping banter. Alex discusses gifts for Elijah who recently committed to University of Washington. Elijah Molden is a standout athlete at Westlinn High School in the Portland-Metro area. He's one of the top defensive backs in the west region and arguably the best running back in the state of Oregon. After careful research and due diligence Elijah decided to commit to University of Washington over Oregon, Stanford, USC, and Washington St. He favored Washington because of these factors:

1. Coaching Staff

2. Style of Defense

3. Team Culture & Discipline

4. Top 20 Business Program

Get episode TAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/15 ... Direct, blunt, and brutally honest, these books will help break down what it takes to be unstoppable: you keep going when everyone else gives up, you thrive under pressure, you never let your emotions make you weak. Read and expand your mind with these four books that every athlete should read: #1. The Relentless - By: Tim Grover #2. Psycho-Cybernetics - By: Maxwell Maltz #3.  The Goldmine Effect - Rasmus Ankersen #4. Before You Go Pro  - By: Terrence Wood ... Get episode TAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/15

This show was inspired from the input of my Facebook audience. In this show, we tackle some tough topics: including nutrition, motivation, social intelligence and college recruiting. Leyland shares his experience on how he introduced his son Jazz Johnson to athletics. This was a free flowing conversation that was very encouraging to the athlete, parent, and coach. At times, we we're deep in laughter, introspection, drama, and deep thought. Paradoxical and ironic this conversation leaves the athlete, parent, and coach with something to think about.

- DeShawn Fontleroy

https://www.facebook.com/deshawn.fontleroy

http://sportsmastery.com/podcast/

This presentation is based on the research and book done by Cal Newport: DEEP WORK.

Deep Work - Professional activities performed in a state of concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit, and are hard to replicate.

Shallow Work - Noncognitively demanding, logistical-style tasks, often performed while distracted. These efforts tend to not create much new value in the world and are easy to replicate.

To remain valuable in our economy, therefore, you must master the art of quickly learning complicated things. To succeed you have to produce the absolute best stuff you're capable of producing -- a task that requires depth.

3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week, of uninterrupted and carefully directed concentration, can produce a lot of valuable output.

The lessons presented here are for the student, athlete, coach, parent, strength coach, and personal trainer. They are also for the executive, entrepreneur, marketer, web developer, videographer, cinematographer, writer, singer, pianist, and any other producer or creative. Click the link below to find Cal Newport's book below.

https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/

- DeShawn Fontleroy

Antonio Harvey is a former Portland Trailblazer whose professional basketball career spanned 10 years - 8 years with 6 NBA teams and two internationally. He also served 11 years as Portland Trailblazer broadcaster and radio analyst. In this interview, Antonio Harvey addresses the following:

1. A story on relationship building and bridges to success.

2. How did you start playing basketball?

3. Explain a time when you had to overcome obstacles.

4. How has high school basketball changed?

Get my step-by-step guide to overcoming fear for free at www.sportsmastery.com

For your free 45 minute consultation

contact deshawnfontleroy@gmail.com

Alex Melson discusses the current state of competition in inner-city sports. What does it take to be in the elite athlete category. He furthers the discussion by expressing the essential needs of the athlete. Alex closes by addressing the rhetorical question of... "Can you coach heart?"

You'll find contact information below for Alex regarding strength training, linebacker development, and film study.

"This guy is going to be a great head coach." - DeShawn Fontleroy

https://www.facebook.com/alexander.l.melson

Instagram - Coach.Melson

Email: coachmelson@gmail.com

Kramer Knutson is an assistant basketball coach at University of Portland. He graduated from University of Portland with a degree in philosophy. Kramer played professional basketball over seas in Switzerland, Romania, and England. During this interview, he discusses high school basketball recruiting, preparing to play professionally over seas, energy as a skill, and embracing your weakness.

Kramer Knutson concluded a four-year professional career overseas in 2015 to accept the director of basketball operations position with the Pilots for the 2015-16 season. Knutson was retained in that same role upon the hiring of Terry Porter as head coach in April and then promptly promoted to an assistant coach position. "Kramer has proven himself to be a valuable part of this program," Porter noted. "He was a key player during one of the most successful eras in Pilot Basketball and then chose to come back to Portland to begin the next part of his post-playing career. Kramer was extremely valuable to me during the transition and has shown the ability to be a great big man coach. During his short time working with our guys last spring I liked his energy, how he pushed the players in training sessions, and his knowledge of the game. He has earned both the respect of our players and basketball staff. It is great to have him here and part of a staff that I think is well-rounded and ready to take the program to the next level."  

In this interview, Shawn Jenkins delivers cutting edge information on youth strength training and long term athletic development. He educates the listener on the fallacies, myths, and misnomers on the subject of youth strength training. He further discusses injury prevention, sports performance, and health benefits. Shawn shares valuable information with regard to assessing young athletes with the FMS and his experience working with the Oakland Raiders.

Presenter: SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators)

https://www.facebook.com/Stockton-Sports-Performance-114866185240037/

Inside the Black Box of Success

Simple concepts and principles:

1. First who... then what. 

2. Focus on what not to do.

3. Create a culture of discipline.

First get the right people on the bus and the wrong people off the bus. After that, get the right people in the right seats. The right people are your most important asset. Focus on what to stop doing. Stop complaining. Stop crying. Stop the jealousy and hate. Create a culture of discipline. When you combine a culture of discipline with a growth mindset, you get the magical alchemy of great performance.

-DeShawn Fontleroy

In this interview, Quentin is relentless while discussing these three topics:

1. What it means for a high school quarterback to play college football.

2. How high school coaches are not adequately preparing their quarterbacks for the next level.

3. The coddling culture and how it's ruining athletes (aka The killing of a competitive culture).

Overall, Quentin provides detailed insight on the transition from playing high school football to the business of collegiate athletics. He furthers the discussion by providing valuable wisdom regarding performing in the classroom. After that, Quentin explains the importance of mental and physical preparation for young quarterbacks. He expresses, "film is your best friend." And then he explains how passing windows have become more 3-dimensional. To close out, Quentin leaves us with some jewels on how to attack a 3-4 base defense.

- DeShawn Fontleroy

Three things you should know about the college football recruiting process:

1. Official Visits

2. National Letter of Intent

3 D-1 Freshmen Eligibility Requirements

During an official visit to an NCAA institution, it is permissible to provide a prospect with transportation to visit the campus, and with meals and lodging during a visit to campus that cannot exceed 48 hours from the time that the prospect (and parents or legal guardians, if they accompany the prospect) arrives on campus.

The National Letter of Intent started in 1964 with seven conferences and eight independent institutions, the program now includes 676 Division I and II participating institutions. There are designated dates for different sports, and these dates are commonly referred to as "Signing Day."

Beginning August 1, 2016: A core course GPA as low as 2.00 will allow a freshman to be eligible for practice and an athletic scholarship as an Academic Redshirt, but NOT for competition. An incoming student will need to have a core course GPA of atleast 2.30 (and the corresponding test score) to be eligible to compete as a freshman.

- DeShawn Fontleroy

NIKE Master Trainer Alex Molden is a Performance Enhancement Coach. He specializes in utilizing his vast knowledge and experience to help his athletes become athletically efficient and durable. 

His background includes being a Collegiate 1st team All-America defensive back at University of Oregon. Alex was a 1st round draft pick (11th) in the 1996 NFL draft where he had an 8 year NFL career. Alex currently coaches defensive backs at West Linn HS in the Portland Metro area. His son Elijah is currently being recruited by Stanford, USC, Oregon and Washington. Alex believes that with the proper training and mental approach, you can take your skills to the next level and become the best "YOU" you can be.

In this interview, Terrence Wood delivers priceless information regarding the multi- billion dollar industry of college football. Throughout the interview, and in his book, Terrence uncovers the dark side of college football. At the end, the athlete and parent are enlightened with increased confidence to make the right decision.                       -DeShawn Fontleroy

Before you go pro is an online mentoring company, designed for football players between the ages of 13-19 yrs old. The program is geared towards teaching kids the mental and moral obligations that come with the game of football.

Founded in 2010, by CEO Terrence Wood, Before You Go Pro, was built on a love for football, and the players who play the game. The mission of Before You Go Pro, is to teach young football players the X’s and O’s on and off the gridiron. To mentor and groom the person, before the player.

At Before You Go Pro, we display a sincere passion to teach families and kids about the business of football. Due to the popularity of football, the stakes have increased, and the need for player and family support has been heightened.

With Before You Go Pro, athletes will receive exclusive online access to current and former, College and Professional players and coaches every week. Players will also receive valuable industry content, thought-provoking conference calls and discussions, and timely academic and test taking (SAT/ACT) updates.

TOPICS

1. Finding a blueprint for success

2. NCAA Recruiting

3. The Intangibles

Gift to Audience 

*We will give a free book and Player/Parent consultation to the first 3 student athletes who email us or reach out on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

(Must be a football player)

http://www.beforeyougopro.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Beforeyougopro

info@beforeyougopro.com

1. Thou shall not be a wiener.

2. Thou shall not be tentative.

3. Thou shall understand the business.

4. Thou shall not blame others.

5. Thou shall not daydream.

6. Thou shall attend class everyday and sit up front.

7. Thou shall train year-round.

8. Thou shall execute and produce.

9.Thou shall respect the game.

Discussing fear in all of it's forms; including your Fear of Death!

6 Basic Fears

vs

2 Innate Fears

The shelf-life of high school, college, and NFL athletes.

Fear of Failure

vs

Fear of Success

In this episode, we discuss creativity amongst sport coaches or lack thereof. 

In this episode, Sugey Gomez and I discuss:

1. How the COVID-19 pandemic affecting student-athletes?

2. The greatest impacts felt by student-athletes stem from school closures.

3. Being in the house with family members, and not getting to see friends and teammates.

Let's face it, teens have different developmental needs than adults. They're at the stage in life when they are very invested in social connections and in separating from their parents. So, COVID-19 social distancing requirements have a different emotional impact on them than on adults. Depending on their age and developmental stage, many teens have had a hard time understanding what the pandemic really means and how it impacts their world.

Stay tuned as we dive into this episode.

DeShawn Fontleroy

Adapting To Online Learning

Sugey Gomez Discusses:

1. How to stay organized

2. Creating a structure to meet deadlines

3. Knowing when to rest your eyes from the computer screen

4. Her new projects...

 Staying Motivated During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Sharks aren't being affected by this and neither should you.

Here are some reflections and lessons that you should consider:

1. Keep Moving: Set small daily goals. It is important to recognize that these aren’t normal times, and your productivity is likely not at its peak right now. That’s okay. Setting daily goals can help you to make your day as productive as possible, but be realistic with the goals you set.

2. Carve out time in your day for more work and less bullshit. Work more at night when it's quiet and  dark, then spend time relaxing in the morning before jumping into work later on. Get off Netflix and the F'n video game console.

3. Start a new project, invention, or business. Study American History. This country is littered with multimillionaires who came out of the worst of depressions, recessions, and regressions throughout the history of this country.

As a coach, I'm always looking for an edge to develop my athletes. I get caught up with equipment, new technology, the popular coach's book for the month, etc. But now I'm beginning to look at each athlete that I train different. This leads us to genetics by understanding  and respecting all of our historical and ethnic differences. Take a listen as we discuss biodiversity...

Human Biodiversity (hbd) is very simply the diversity found among and between human populations that has a biological basis.*

Each of us is biologically unique. Our genomes, our phenomes, our patterns of gene expression, our epigenomes, our microbiomes — none of these are ever exactly the same in any two individuals, even identical twins.

Yes, you are all special! You’re not even the same person today biologically that you were when you were six — or sixteen (unless you’re still sixteen, of course).  Each individual human is biologically diverse when compared to all other humans and even across his or her own lifetime.  Human Biodiversity research is conducted in numerous academic disciplines and their subfields such as biology, genetics, medicine, neurology, psychology, and anthropology. HBD research also draws on social, historic, and prehistoric data related to human populations. (there is no separate academic discipline known as “human biodiversity.”)

1. Mentors believe in you, even when you don’t believe in yourself. 2. Supportive relationships are formed. A mentor gives a mentee access to a supportive relationship. A mentor becomes the mentee’s ‘go-to person’ which is someone where he/she can get advice from and assistance into how to deal with situations and how to respond or react.

3. Mentors give objective advice and constructive criticism. They are authentic and objective people. They will tell you straight up if you need to change your attitude or how to deal with situations. With mentors, there are no guessing games or feelings spared, but the criticism and advice are still constructive, tactful and supportive.

4. Mentors help with setting reasonable and reachable goals, creating necessary boundaries and practicing the right disciplines to align your professional and personal growth.

5. Mentors become the mentee’s cheerleader and confidence-booster. They motivate and inspire mentees to go all the way. To never stop trying, and through this, they motivate each of them to focus on developing endurance.  

6. Mentors are usually well connected within the arena they operate in. This opens up a lot of networking opportunities for mentees. Mentors usually introduce their mentees and try to assist them in climbing the ladder to success. After all, mentors want to see their mentees succeed.

7. The mentorship becomes mutually beneficial and personally rewarding for both parties. Mentors are proud to be part of the mentees journey and in turn, mentees feel honored and invested in. When you are a mentor it doesn’t mean that there is nothing to be learned from the experience. Mentors also learn from their mentees.

Muscle-To-Mind Relaxation Skills (Circle Breath)

Taking slow, deep breaths can help performers/athletes/individuals be able to lessen muscle tension, racing heart rate, or stomach butterflies.

There are a number of breathing exercises, but the simplest and most basic one is a Complete Breath (AKA Circle Breath).

Basically, a deep breath from inhaling via nose, a slight pause, and then an exhale through the mouth.

When a Circle Breath is done right, a person looking will be able to see the shoulders stay relatively still, and stomach go in and out (similar to filling a balloon).

Usually, folks will lift and lower their shoulders as they breathe, which actually creates tension.

Here's how to have an individual do a correct circle breath. Have a client put one hand on his chest, and one hand on his stomach and see which one raises up and down.

When breathing is done correctly, the hand on the stomach should move, while the hand on the chest stays relatively still.

As the breath is inhaled, paused, and exhaled, adding counts can be helpful to make sure that the breath is slow, and complete.

Example: inhale for 4 seconds, holding for 1, and exhale out for 4.

*For another athlete/performer, that may not allow for a complete breath to be taken so customize accordingly.

To master the art of doing, you need to create habits and routines in the brain that are relatively resistant to quitting and paralysis-by-analysis.For the routine to become automatic, we need to design it with such conscious and deliberate precision that it's read made to run on autopilot.

Step 1: Learn the pattern, crack the code

A. Triggers

B. Rituals

C. Rewards

Step 2. Make watertight rituals

The ritual is the sequence of behavior steps you need in order to actually create a habit. You need to know exactly how it unfolds for you, and this takes some self-experimentation. If you're trying to start a new habit, you should design the ritual so it has a good chance of becoming automatic.

Step 3. Know the rewards that do and don't work for you

For some people, the reward is the driving force behind the habit. If the action you're trying to do isn't pleasurable or enjoyable, we need to find away to make it so.

Learn more in this episode...

Need for Mental Health Services in Sport

1.Prevalence of clinical issues in sport

*Anxiety, depression, eating disorders *Personality challenges/disorders *Issues with identity *Consequences of concussion history

2. How current structure of sport influences the need for services on all levels.

*Multi-billion dollar industry *Pressure to succeed + stress *Life demands vs. sport demands

3. Social perspective and expectations of the "athlete"

*How can we best service athletes at all levels. *Approaches and best practices *Rise of Clinical Sport Psychology *Clinical training vs. Sports Science vs. Knowledge in Both

In the fall of 2019, the NCAA decided to allow college athletes to earn compensation — but it says it's only starting to work out the details of how that would take place. The organization's board of governors said that it had voted unanimously to permit student-athletes to benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness.

"We must embrace change to provide the best possible experience for college athletes," said Michael Drake, the NCAA board chair who is also president of Ohio State University. In a statement, Drake stressed the need for "additional flexibility" in the NCAA's approach.

Drake added, "This modernization for the future is a natural extension of the numerous steps NCAA members have taken in recent years to improve support for student-athletes, including full cost of attendance and guaranteed scholarships."

SPORTS California Governor Signs Bill Allowing College Athletes To Profit From Endorsements

The NCAA, the national governing body for collegiate athletics, said its decision followed input over the past few months from "current and former student-athletes, coaches, presidents, faculty and commissioners across all three divisions.”

Notably, the decision follows California's adoption of a law that bans schools in the state from preventing student-athletes from accepting compensation from advertisers and allows them to hire agents. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the legislation late last month, calling it the "beginning of a national movement.”

Indeed, it did spark a trend. Politicians in Illinois, New York, Florida and other states have introduced bills allowing endorsement deals for college athletes. And days after the California bill was signed, national politicians signaled they would push for something similar in Congress.

Amid this groundswell of political support for paying college athletes, the NCAA has quickly eased its public resistance to the idea. After initially pushing back hard on California's measure, the NCAA has recently been taking a more conciliatory tone, suggesting it would "move forward with ongoing efforts to make adjustments" to the organization's practices.

The NCAA has reported annual revenues topping $1 billion, largely on the strength of TV rights and marketing fees connected with its most prominent sports and events, such as the highly lucrative Division 1 men's basketball tournament.

And though the organization long argued that it was converting those revenues into scholarships and other opportunities for students, that line had lately attracted prominent skeptics — such as NFL cornerback Richard Sherman and NBA superstar LeBron James.

 In this episode, Angela R. Lewis discusses

Angela has traveled the country giving presentations at colleges, universities, k-12 schools and conferences. Given Angela’s global experiences she offers insightful keynotes addresses, workshops, panel discussions and seminars. She has also served as a consultant for various educational institutions regarding community development.

Partial List of Past Events Include:

I Define Me Girls Summit

Florida State University Athletics

St. Louis University

University of Missouri St. Louis

Riverview Gardens High School

National Youth Summit on Justice, Education and Economics

SETTING GOALS IS NOT YOUR PROBLEM

THE SECRET IS DOING

Do. Or do not. There is no try. - YODA, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

It turns out that "JUST DO IT" is pretty shitty advice. It might make for a good marketing tag line and it's certainly one of the most commonly shrieked instructions from exasperated coaches, parents, and teachers, but the scientific reality is that this call to action is almost always ineffective. In fact, some evidence suggests that it can actually undermine motivation, confidence, and enjoyment. The sentiment behind just do it is perfectly well intentioned - stop overthinking it, stop talking about it, stop procrastinating, and stop forcing me to keep asking you to take action.

We must turn our thoughts, ideas, and goals into action.

A goal: An aim or action usually with a specific time limit. So having a specific timeline is important for goal setting.

SMART goal (Specific, Measureable, Achievable/Adjustable, Realistic, Time (time-dependent))

Why athletes benefit from setting goals:

Increase performance – goals give focus and directs efforts. Performance can increase when goals have been set

Increase positive thoughts – athlete sees himself make progress towards a goal, he/she is likey to have positive reactions

Increase confidence – as challenging and realistic goals are completed, helps create stronger beliefs that the athlete/performer can cont to move forward

Types of goals in sport psychology:

Outcome goals: goals related to the desired result of a competition (i.e., winning the game) Athlete has not control over this

Performance goal: refers to athletes performance in relation to previous performance (i.e., improving free-throw shot from 70% to 80%Athlete has more so control over this

Process goals: how an athlete performs a particular skill. These goals usually focus on practice or training (i.e., a batter keeping his eye on the ball) Under athletes control

So basically it’s important for athletes to essentially focus on process and performance goals because these are under their control. Ultimately focusing on these goals gets them to the outcome goal. -- The brave athlete Saying just do it is pretty silly advice or as the Brave Athlete books states, in ch. 4 “Setting goals is not your problem,” it’s pretty shitty advice.

The just do it can be a challenge and can undermine motivation. Most things in life, it’s easy to know what to do but to actually do it is the hard part!

The best way to mobilize the what, how, and do is goal setting! Most folks have an understanding of the important of goal setting – given that we are all human and carry a brain we are wired to be goal oriented. For example, our brain naturally gives us basic goals to accomplish like stay alive, eat, sleep.

References

Cheadle, C. (2017). Week 4 goal setting [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from Lecture Notes Online Website: https://www.nu.blackboard.com/

Marshall, J. S., & Paterson, L. (2017). The Brave Athlete: Calm the f*ck down and rise to the occasion. Boulder, CO: Velopress.

I DON'T THINK I CAN

Building Confidence & Self-Belief

Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right.

Henry Ford

Self-confidence is the psychological wonder drug! Everything improves when an athlete's confidence is high. Athletes with high confidence feel less anxious, relish adversity, set higher goals, try harder, tolerate more exertional pain, feel more in control, are more optimistic and enthusiastic, and do better under pressure. They also give less of a $#!+ when things don't go according to plan. And these are just outcomes that have been studied extensively.

KEY TERMS:

Self-Confidence - A feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgement.

Self-Esteem - Confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self respect

Self-Efficacy - Refers to an individual's confidence in in their ability to complete a task of achieve a goal.

Self-Worth - is based on deeply held feelings about your true value & worth as a person.

What's the single-most -important psychological skill for an athlete to possess? It isn't motivation, tenacity, optimism, concentration, or attitude - it's SELF-CONFIDENCE, the belief that you can succeed.

YOU NEED TO HARDEN THE F*CK UP

Learn To Embrace Life When It Sucks

Alaskans might have 50 words for snow, but athletes have 51 words for suffering. One thing that sets most athletes apart from others is that their success depends in large part on their ability to tolerate exertional discomfort. Its a fancy way of describing the personal suffering that comes from increasing practice, training, or exercise intensity. The harder you push, the more it hurts. All other factors being equal, the one who can suffer the most will rise through the ranks of competition. If you're new to athletics, you need to learn the difference between pain and suffering.

Stay tuned as we explain both.

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, success achieved.

- Helen Keller

RESISTING THE URGE TO QUIT

We've all been there. You've started a new training routine, joined a new team, learned a new position, or just something that is uncharted and challenging. Buoyed by adrenaline, motivation, and pride, everything seems to be going fine; perhaps you're even enjoying things. And then without much warning, things start heading south. The discomfort feels worse than normal, or perhaps the motivation to keep getting up early begins to wane. For some, it's the just the boredom of doing the same thing over and over again. Perhaps you don't actually stop but you mentally throw in the towel. You ease up or let the other athlete next to you win the sprints in team conditioning. It feels to hard to stay with him. You go into coast mode, even though you've got more in the tank. before long you just want it all to stop. The argument in your head gets louder and louder as parts of your brain frantically try to cut deals with other parts of your brain to avoid bailing or permitting your body to ease up or come to a grinding halt.

Stay tuned as we provide solutions and fixes on "resisting the urge to quit."

Trigger warning: This story explores suicide, including the details of how the author’s mother took her own life. If you are at risk, please stop here and contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for support. 800-273-8255

Many people may not show any signs of intent to harm themselves before doing so, but some actions can be a sign that a person needs help. People in crisis may show behaviors that indicate a risk of self-harm. The following can all be warning signs:

Appearing sad or depressed most of the time Hopelessness; feeling like there’s no way out Anxiety, agitation, sleeplessness, or mood swings Feeling as if there is no reason to live Feeling excessive guilt, shame, or sense of failure Rage or anger Engaging in risky activities without thinking Losing interest in hobbies, work, or school Increasing alcohol or drug misuse Neglecting personal welfare; a deteriorating physical appearance Withdrawing from family and friends Showing violent behavior, like punching a hole in the wall or getting into fights Giving away prized possessions Getting affairs in order, tying up loose ends, or writing a will

The following signs require immediate attention:

Thinking about hurting or killing yourself Looking for ways to kill yourself Talking about death, dying, or suicide Self-destructive behavior such as drug abuse, weapons, etc.

IF YOU DON’T LIKE THE OUTCOMES YOU ARE CURRENTLY GETTING, THERE ARE TWO BASIC CHOICES YOU CAN MAKE.

1. You can blame the event (E) for your lack of results (O). In other words, you can blame the referee, the weather, a teammate, your parents, the coaching staff, racism, gender bias, the lack of support, the political climate, the system, and so on. If you’re a golfer, you’ve probably even blamed your clubs and the course MAKE THE MOST OF SETBACKS

E (event) + R (response) = O (outcome) The basic idea is that every outcome you experience in life (whether it is success or failure, wealth or poverty, health or illness, intimacy or estrangement, joy or frustration) is the result of how you have responded to an earlier event or events in your life. No doubt all these factors do exist, but if they were the deciding factor, nobody would ever succeed.

Lots of people overcome these so-called limiting factors, so it can’t be the limiting factors that limit you. It is not the external conditions and circumstances that stop you –it is you! We stop ourselves! We think limiting thoughts and engage in self-defeating behaviors. We defend our destructive habits (such as drinking and recreational drugs) with indefensible logic. We ignore useful feedback, fail to continuously educate ourselves and learn new skills, waste time on trivial aspects of our lives, engage in idle gossip, eat unhealthy food, fail to train, fail to study, avoid necessary conflict, fail to tell the truth-- -and then wonder why our lives don’t work. But this, by the way, is what most people do. They place the blame for everything that isn’t the way they want it on outside events and circumstances. They have an excuse for everything.

2. You can instead simply change your responses (R) to the events (E) ---the way things are ---until you get the outcomes (O) you want. You can change your thinking, change your communication, change the pictures you hold in your head (your images of yourself and the world) ---and you can change your behavior---the things you do. This is all you really have control over anyway. Unfortunately, most of us are so run by our habits that we never change our behavior. We get stuck in our conditioned responses. We are a bundle of conditioned reflexes that operate outside of our control. You have to regain control of your thoughts, your images, your dreams and daydreams, and your behavior. Everything you think, say, and do needs to become intentional and aligned with your purpose, your values, and your goals.

Confidence in Sports

Confidence defined: Believing that you can successfully perform a desired behavior or act. For example: “I have confidence to perform that jump shot.”Confidence actually has a direct correlation/link to success, but not saying they cause one another – instead there is a relationship between the two.

Another definition of confidence: A person’s belief that they can do whatever it takes to be successful In their sport (Williams & Krane, 2014, p. 275)

Confident athletes and even any performer believes in themselves, their ability to handle tasks and challenges – often you can see their confidence by the way they walk, their demeanor or body language.

Building confidence: How? Before we begin on the how… confidence does not happen by chance instead athlete/performer/individual goes through a process at which athlete must commit and persist.

Goals, strategies, and focus needs to be set, but first an athlete needs to choose confidence. Also take advantage of mental skills like goal setting, positive self-talk and imagery to name a few. Basically, fostering confidence should be a goal or focus.

Strategies to build confidence:

1. Preparation 2. Recognizing athletes strengths 3. Seeing confidence modeled 4. Self-talk 5. High light video’s 6. Highlight list 7. Wins, but also things they learned in the win

Moments they are proud of, qualities they possess...

AFFIRMATIONS: “statements that reflect positive attitudes or thoughts about themselves” (Williams & Krane, 2014, p. 295) – this helps foster confidence and create strong positive beliefs about themselves.

Example: I am strong; I am ready; I perform well under pressure.

References William, J. & Krane, V. (2014). Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance (7th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill Education.

Relationships never get tested until they get tested. People are of infinite complexity and you can spend a lifetime watching them without ever fully understanding them. So it is all the more important, then, to begin your education now. In doing so you must also keep one principle in mind: Never discriminate as to whom you study and whom you trust. Never trust anyone completely and study everyone, including friends and loved ones. How can we better prepare for the dark side of others. We must first look within and better understand our own troubling emotions. What if we could understand why we are so compelled to desire what other people have, or to identify so strongly with a group that we feel contempt for those on the outside? What if we could find out what causes us to lie about who we are, or to inadvertently push people away.

HOME WORK:

Define Hindsight

Define Insight

Define Foresight

Mental toughness is…

…when you, your body, the competition, nature, or the environment has the best of you so that you’re physically tapped out and need to figure out how to pull something out of yourself… not in a robotic way—in a way that’s mentally aware and engaged. It’s not just the ability to keep moving but to keep doing it in a way that’s engaged and competitive in the environment you’re in, whether that’s competing against the clock or other human beings. It’s easy when you feel good physically. It’s when that physicality leaves you.

Why you’re stronger than you think you are...

What you’re physically capable of in athletic environment is more determined by your mental strength than your physical capabilities… your body can go beyond what your physical perceptions of tiredness or fatigue are. Your brain will be telling you “You’re tired. Stop.” It’s trying to stop you from killing yourself. The mental limitations kick in before the physical limitations.

On training for mental toughness

Visualization is a piece of the training that is incredibly important. You don’t have to do anything physically—you can be meditating or walking, anything where you’re in your mind, playing it out in advance. You’re imagining the start, the route, the competition, those points that your body is saying, ”stop,” or that you’re suffering. You’re mentally training yourself to push through those barriers.

How do you spot the potential in something thats looks ordinary?

What does potential which has not yet found expression look like?

How do you spot a superstar who is not yet a superstar?

What does talent that whispers look like?

These are some of the questions that we tackle during this episode. You'll also hear from two collegiate athletes that share a story of hard work, diligence, and belief.

CONSIDERATIONS

What you should never forget about TALENT IDENTIFICATION

The world is full of overlooked talent. If you look in the same way and in the same places as everybody else, you'll get what everybody else gets. Great potential does not necessarily manifest itself in current top performance. Hire for skills and fire for attitude. Talent identification is not about talking. It's about listening. Listen for what you can't tread in a resume.