Bump Set Psych

Counseling and sport psychologist, Dr. Ricki Walker, joins Nick and Shane to discuss finding her path which included playing collegiate softball, studying psychology, and learning to ski for the first time...in front of the US Men's Alpine Ski Team. Learn more about Dr. Walker https://walkerwps.com/ (here.) Hosts: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki Subscribe and listen to more BSP at: https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen (https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen) Send us your questions and comments - bumpsetpsychpod[at]gmail.com or @bumpsetpsychpod on Instagram

Former Seattle Sounders and USA Men's National Team Soccer standout, Brad Evans, sits down with Shane & Nick to discuss his history of success, what it took to keep pushing the limits, and how the environments he was a part of changed for the better. Brad also takes a deep dive into some of the more challenging moments of his career as well as the point in his childhood where he had to choose to move on from his first love...skateboarding. Hosts: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki Subscribe and listen to more BSP at: https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen (https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen)

Team USA Volleyball Mental Coach and Assistant Professor and Sport Psychology Lab Director at California State University Sacramento, Dr. Andrea Becker, joins the pod to talk about growing up playing a wide variety of sports then transitioning to studying sports. All leading to her successful and decorated career on the coaching staffs of collegiate volleyball teams and Team USA Volleyball. Hosts: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki Subscribe and listen to more BSP at: https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen (https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen)

The Coaches' Coach, Betsy Butterick, discusses her journey as a student athlete, coach and becoming a Certified Integral Coach in Personal and Professional Development. She also dives into grinding to pursue her dream and the time someone said she was making the biggest mistake of her career. Learn more about Betsy https://www.betsybutterick.com/home (here.) Hosts: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki Subscribe and listen to more BSP at: https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen (https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen)

Seattle Storm Assistant Coach and Birmingham Squadron Assistant Coach, Perry Huang, joins BSP to recount the most significant points on his road to becoming a professional basketball coach, overcoming internal and external doubt, and the techniques he uses to maintain his focus and motivation while working with basketball players from the college level to the G-League to the WNBA. Learn more about Perry https://www.linkedin.com/in/perry-huang-b3652224/ (here). Hosts: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki Subscribe and listen to more BSP at: https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen

Licensed psychologist, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and the Past-President of Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Dr. Kensa Gunter, recounts the significance community played in her athletic and career choices, advocating for diversity and inclusion, and bringing emotional and mental wellness to the forefront of sports and high performance. Learn more about Kensa Gunter: https://drkensagunter.com/ Hosts: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki Subscribe and listen to more BSP at: https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen

Stand up comedian, Nathan Habib, discusses learning the intricacies and differences between just telling jokes and performing stand up comedy, facing the fear of bombing on stage, and the mentors that kept him driven to succeed as a comedian. Watch Nathan's comedy special and learn more about him at http://www.nathanhabib.com/ (http://www.nathanhabib.com/) Hosts: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki Subscribe and listen to more BSP at: https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen

Ultramarathoner, certified mental performance consultant, & author, Addie Bracy, joins BSP to talk about growing up running, the mental and physical toll of a 100-mile race, and stepping into the sport psychology world. Addie also talks about founding OUTrun, a community whose mission is to empower and support LGBTQ+ runners. Learn more about Addie https://www.strivementalperformance.com (here). Hosts: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki Subscribe and listen to more BSP here!

Two-time Olympian and first ever four-time American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American, Erik Shoji, takes us through growing up in Hawaii as part of an iconic volleyball family, overcoming mental sabotage in big game moments, and how he's working to leave a lasting mark on volleyball forever. Check out Erik's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/ErikShoji22 (here) Hosts: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki Easily find and subscribe to Bump Set Psych https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen (here)!

Head of Mental Performance for the Tampa Bay Rays, Justin Su'a, takes us through his diverse resume that includes working with the US Army, IMG Academy, and with professional sports teams like the Cleveland Browns, the Boston Red Sox, now with the Rays. Through his journey, he details one theme every step of the way: If you're going to do something, go all in. He also highlights some of the most pivotal moments of that shaped his development, such as his family's reaction to him wanting to be a ninja, as well as a comment from his wife that jump started his career in sport and performance psychology. Hosts: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki Easily find and subscribe to Bump Set Psych https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen (here)!

Seven time NCAA All-American and US Ski Team alum, Jilyne Jarvis, discusses her athletic career and how that shaped becoming the Co-Founder and Executive Director of ZGiRLS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building confidence and mentorship in young girls in sports. Check out the Z Girls website: https://www.zgirls.org/ (https://www.zgirls.org/ ) Hosts: Dr. Shane Saenz & Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki Easily find and subscribe to Bump Set Psych https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen (here)!

Counseling & Sport Psychologist, Dr. Mark Aoyagi, details his unique path to becoming one of the world's premier performance specialists and dives into achieving meaning, satisfaction, and fulfillment through sport. Mark sits down with Shane and Nick and unwraps his unique personal upbringing, his passion for lifelong learning, and some of his recommendations for developing successful team cultures. Hosts: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki Easily find and subscribe to Bump Set Psych https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen (here)!

Former USA Ski Team member, Kirsten Cooper, recounts some of her most memorable experiences on the slopes, falling in love with ski racing, a devastating injury and its aftermath. Kirsten also delves into what drove her to being the best in her sport and what now drives her new mission of helping other athletes as a Clinical & Sport Psychologist. Hosts: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki *** Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about suicide from 39:15-39:55. Please do not hesitate to skip over this portion of the episode so you can listen to the rest of our conversation with Kirsten. If you or someone you know may need support, please contact the National Suicide Hotline at (800) 273-8255 or visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention at https://findahelpline.com (findahelpline.com).

Three-time Olympic volleyball player and BSP's first guest ever, Matt Anderson, takes us through his fandom of the Buffalo Bills, his decorated volleyball career and the moment he decided to step away from the sport completely. Hosts: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki Easily find and subscribe to Bump Set Psych https://bump-set-psych.captivate.fm/listen (here)!

Clinical & Sport Psychologist, Dr. Shane Saenz, takes us through his career journey. He talks about how sports, family and possibly being a pro sports lucky charm all played a role in his accomplishments and eventually creating this podcast. Host: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki

Former professional athlete, Nick Vogel, opens up about his path through volleyball and his eventual forced retirement which paved the way for a new career in coaching. Nick and Shane recount past experiences navigating high school together, going their separate ways in college and beyond, ultimately leading to the creation of this podcast. Host: Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel Producer: Wes Koseki

What happens when a sports psychologist and former pro athlete walk into a bar? Join Dr. Shane Saenz and Nick Vogel for a series of friendly conversations centered on decades of experience, education, and a lifelong friendship This is Bump Set Psych. Subscribe now wherever you listen.