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Find Howard on Instagram Buy Invincible  Key Takeaways Falco's book "Invincible" aims to empower people by helping them understand their mind's influence on reality and tap into their innate potential Coaches play a crucial role in shaping athletes' self-worth and mindset; they need self-awareness to coach effectively "I am becoming" statements are powerful tools for athletes to embody growth and believe in their potential Mental strength training should be integrated into physical training, focusing on the process and staying positive Topics New Book: "Invincible" Provides a formula for optimizing joy, peace, happiness, intuition, and creative power Draws from Falco's experience working with athletes and individuals on mental strength Emphasizes understanding how the mind influences reality and personal potential Quote: "If you know how powerful you really are, you would never stop smiling" Realizing Potential in Young Athletes Coaches often see potential that young athletes don't yet recognize in themselves Shifting negative thoughts and beliefs is crucial for unlocking potential Teens are often open to mental strength work as their minds are less conditioned Falco wishes coaches had greater awareness of how their words impact young athletes The Importance of Self-Worth Worth is formed by early nurturing, personal experiences, and genetics Changing one's "set point" of self-worth can dramatically alter how life treats you The size of one's "field of possibilities" correlates directly with their sense of self-worth Education on self-worth should be instituted before high school graduation Effective Coaching Strategies Form personal relationships with each player, understanding their individual motivations Maintain a positive, truthful approach without being negative Set individual goals with players and follow up on progress Exhibit unwavering confidence and belief, especially during challenging times Mental Strength Training for Football Players Focus on the learning process during the long periods between games Demonstrate full effort in practices to catch coaches' attention Simulate game-like intensity during practice sessions Avoid negative self-talk and trust the process of growth and development Howard Falco's Background Always curious about life's deeper questions since childhood Experienced a profound insight that answered many of his existential questions Wrote books to share his insights and help others connect with life more deeply Naturally transitioned to working with athletes after they reached out for help

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Follow Elle on Instagram   Summary Introduction and Background @ 0:00 Elle Nelson introduces herself as a mental performance coach who grew up playing sports, particularly soccer, and struggled with consistency and confidence as an athlete. She discovered the power of sports psychology in college and became passionate about helping other athletes develop their mental game. Overcoming Negative Self-Talk @ 6:06 Elle discusses how she had to overcome negative self-talk and stories she told herself about not being good enough. She learned to take control of her internal narrative and rewrite those limiting beliefs, which became a major key to her success. Authentic Leadership @ 11:54 As a freshman team captain, Elle initially felt a lot of pressure but learned that there are different types of leaders. She embraced her own authentic leadership style of leading by example and supporting her teammates, rather than trying to fit a mold of what a leader "should" be. Neutral Thinking and Emotional Regulation @ 23:37 Elle explains the concept of "neutral thinking" - acknowledging difficult emotions and situations without getting swept up in negativity. This allows athletes to reduce the noise and focus on what's within their control to move forward productively. Advice for Teenage Athletes and Their Parents @ 33:13 Elle shares an exercise she uses to help align the goals and priorities of young athletes and their parents. This can uncover misalignments and facilitate important conversations to better support the athlete's experience. Transferring Sports Skills to the Real World @ 37:26 Elle discusses how the skills developed through sports, such as teamwork, communication, and performing under pressure, are incredibly valuable in the professional world. She highlights how this is especially true for athletes transitioning out of sports careers. Closing Reflections @ 41:22 If Elle could go back in time and speak to her teenage self, she would tell herself to "be courageous and bet on yourself" - a powerful message of self-belief and taking control of one's own narrative.

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Did you know we're a top 40 Podcast for student-athletes? Thank you!  Find Scott Online Follow Scott on Instagram and catch the notes below!    Key Takeaways Building trust and culture intentionally is critical for athletic programs and coaches. Things like student advisory councils, coach development, and student/coach collaboration help facilitate this. Giving student athletes ownership and a voice is empowering and leads to better outcomes. They can provide valuable insights and ideas. Hiring the right coaches who align with your values and culture is key for ADs. Thorough vetting and interview processes help ensure fit. Topics: Scott's Background Inspired by high school coaches to give back and have a positive impact on kids through athletics Loves seeing kids succeed and tap into their potential years later due to the impact of coaches/athletics Building Culture Know your core values and intentionally integrate them into hiring, interviewing, evaluating coaches Get student athlete input on coach hiring and regularly through student advisory councils Facilitate coach and student athlete collaboration (e.g. captains conferences) to align on culture Onboard student athletes and coaches on expectations and culture Empowering Student Athletes Give them voice through student advisory councils and input opportunities Give them ownership in the program - it's "our" team Teach leadership skills and have captains go through training Encourage and empower them to have conversations with coaches Hiring Coaches Align hiring with core values and culture, integrate this into the process Get student/community input but make decision based on program fit Vet beyond just references - do your homework Find coaches who will spend time building relationships at all levels

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