Mind-Design Sports

In this episode, Brandon speaks with Sun Sachs, one of the founders at Rewire Fitness, about how mental fitness can help young athletes. Rewire Fitness has been backed by some of the biggest names in sports, like Under Armour and NBA All-Star Kyle Korver. They speak about common sport psychology topics at a deep level, such as overtraining (and how to avoid it) and the different types of breathing that anybody can utilize. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to check out their website and app for more free resources. Rewire Fitness: https://rewirefitness.app/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mind-design-sports/message

Race car driving can be one of the most dangerous sports out there, so having a sharp mental game is important at all levels of the sport's competition. Today, Brandon talks with Aditya Swaminathan, a professional 18-year-old race car driver from Bengaluru, India, to discuss his perspective behind the wheel. Timestamps: 0:00 - 4:28 - What is your background in race car driving? What is the format of race car driving competitions? 4:28 - 6:16 - What sets apart race car driving from other traditional sports? 6:16 - 8:54 - How do you prepare for race car competitions? 8:54 - 14:44 - What was your experience in the Volkswagen Polo Cup? 14:44 - 18:17 - How have you responded to adversity in your career so far? 18:17 - 19:07 - Have you had any significant accidents? 19:07 - 20:11 - What are your major takeaways from racecar driving? 20:11 - 28:04 - What is AS41 marketing, and how does it relate to race car driving? 28:04 - 30:21 - What would you say to younger generations as a final piece of advice? Don't forget to check out Aditya's website and podcast at https://adityaswaminathan.com/. ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

We've all heard that saying: you are what you eat. As athletes, we place a lot of emphasis on physical health alongside mental health, and a healthy body must be nourished. Today, we sit down with nutritionist Cynthia Sass to discuss the ways the right eating habits can optimize your physicality, as well as how to improve your diet. To find answers to any additional questions, visit cynthiasass.com. Cynthia's Instagram Cynthia's Twitter Cynthia's Email 0:00-2:45 = Introduction of our Guest Speaker, Cynthia Sass 2:45-5:13 = Comparing Nutritional Challenges for Professional Athletes in Different Sports 5:13-10:19 = How Metabolism Affects Sports Performance 10:19-12:32 = Debunking the Myth of a Diet of Exclusively Green Foods 12:32-14:05 = Making Healthy Food More Appetising 14:05-17:34 = The Importance of Fiber 17:34-20:02 = Recommending Diets for Student-Athletes 20:02-20:22 = Explaining Specific Diet Trends: Keto and Paleo 20:22-23:47 = Cravings and Listening to Your Body vs. Listening to Your Mind 23:47-26:01 = An Underrated Superfood 26:01-28:03 = Explaining Meal Prepping and Its Benefits 28:03-29:30 = Are There Bad Sources of Protein? 29:30-30:24 = Suggestions for Healthy Meals 30:24-31:51 = The Structure of a Healthy Meal 31:51-33:36 = More Methods for Making Icky Foods More Palatable 33:36-34:55 = Writing for Health.com 34:55-42:10 = Cynthia's Best Nutritional Advice 42:10-42:51 = Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

In this podcast, Brandon chats with Jarrod Spencer, who serves as the sports psychologist for several professional teams and individual athletes. The mental health of numerous athletes was affected by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, and Jarrod explains the different impacts of the lockdown while also making recommendations on how to benefit from this at home. 0:00-1:06 = Introduction of our guest for this podcast: Jarrod Spencer 1:07-1:52 = What are some of the complex mental health problems athletes face during the pandemic? 1:58-2:52 = Does getting in shape help reduce the amount of anxiety? 3:04-6:47 = How do we cope with demotivation caused by the pandemic? 7:05-8:35 = To what extent does the lack of organized sports affect athletes and is there any remedy? 8:44-11:25 = What are the proper ways to find meaningful connectedness, and does it have any benefits? 11:26-15:42 = What are the impacts of the “pause” in sports caused by the pandemic? 15:48-18:34 = What is the difference between a clear mind and a focused mind? 18:36-21:31 = What are some mental health problems that can be seen in sport, how do they affect an athlete? 21:33-24:54 = What is a “strain relationship”, how does it affect an athlete, what can be done to prevent it? 24:55-28:54 = YouTube channel recommendations and final advice from our guest's book. ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport Description done by Alper --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

When one thinks about sports, there is a good chance that certain players or teams come to mind. However, one underlooked, but also very important, aspect of the sports industry is photography. A wide range of lessons can come from the artistic side of sports, many of which can not be learned in athletics. Today, Brandon speaks with professional sports photographer Billie Weiss to explore the world of sports photography. 0:00-2:19 = Introduction to Guest Speaker Billie Weiss 2:19-6:10 = Benefits and Diversity in Sports Photography 6:10-9:30 = What is the difference between an average sports fan and a sports photographer? 9:30-12:44 = Similarities and differences between professional athletes and younger athletes 12:44-16:10 = The Mental Side of Photography 16:10-17:57 = Creative Exploration in Photography 17:57-22:03 = How Photography Connects to Social Media 22:03-27:40 = Weiss's Plans for the Future 27:40-29:29 = Weiss's Most Important Message to Young Athletes 29:29-31:14 = Conclusion ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

As athletes, we spend large portions of our time training our bodies' ability to perform well- our physical fitness- to perfection. But mental fitness can play just as large a role as a well-trained body in athletic success. After all, a good arm is nothing if you freeze up right before the critical moment. What constitutes a mentally fit attitude, especially for student-athletes? In this episode, we dive into this question with psychiatrists Torey Troggio and Armin Hoes of Sports Psych MDs. They discuss some individual components of mental fitness, pass on some sage advice, and even analyze the playing styles of current NBA athletes. Sports Psych MDs Website: https://www.sportspsychmds.com/ 0:00-4:26 = Introduction of Guest Speakers T 4:26-8:16 = Lessons Learned from Sports 8:16-10:23 = For the Kids: What is Psychiatry? 10:23-14:24 = Athletes and Mental Fitness 14:24-15:28 = Mental Fitness as a Dynamic Process 15:28-20:03 = Components of Mental Fitness: Resilience and Balance 20:03-22:44 = Verbal and Non-verbal Communication 22:44-24:19 = Specific Examples of Good Leadership 24:19-29:18 = Torey and Armin's Mental Fitness Program 29:18-31:47 = The Importance of Mental Flexibility 31:47-37:04 = How Staying Grateful Makes You a Better Athlete 37:04-38:30 = The X Factor 38:30-42:22 = Torey and Armin's Best Advice for Young Athletes 42:22-44:45 = A More In-Depth Explanation of Psychiatry 44:45-45:37 = Torey's Last Words of Advice 45:37-46:32 = Outro Description done by Iliana Rong. Questions done by Brandon Shintani ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport #sports #sportspsych #mentalhealth #mentalfitness #resilience #flexibleandresilient #findingbalance #nba #coach #psychiatrist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

As athletes, we are faced with different kinds of situations every day. These situations may apply unnecessary stress to our lives, whether they concern our teams, coaches, or even ourselves. An important factor in success through these situations is the way you manage your energy. Your energy management strategy can make a drastic difference when tackling problems and striving for a healthier and more productive life. Today we invite Dr. Emily Galvin, a certified mental skills trainer and performance consultant, to ask about how can we effectively manage our energy for performing good skills, covering topics from mental health to sleeping routines. 0:00-2:36 = Introduction of our guest speaker, Emily Galvin 2:36-6:10 = What is Energy Management? 6:10-7:46 = Arousal and Connecting Energy Management to Yourself. 7:46-10:04 = Improving our Lifestyle with Energy Management. 10:04-16:44 = How Does Mentally and Physical Energy Affect Your Skills? 16:44- 20:02 = Energy Management through Yoga & Meditation. 20:02-27:00 = The Science Behind How Sleep Affects Energy. 27:00-32:06 = Sports Addiction and its Relation to Energy. 32:06-38:20 = Personal Experiences of Emily. 38:20-42:30 = Brain Activation During "The Zone." 42:30-47:29 = Concluding. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

As young athletes and even young people in general, we are often faced with various challenges when it comes to our lives and establishing goals, and keeping ourselves accountable to them. Brandon and Errol touch on some of the challenges they have faced as young entrepreneurs and athletes who have both founded organizations that deal with the mind and sports. They talk about establishing goals, committing to them, dealing with stress and negativity as well as the importance of self-awareness when it comes to growth as an athlete and person as a whole. 0:36-1:26 = Introduction on Mind-Design Sport and Its Founder 1:27- 2:41 = Inspiration on MDS 2:42- 3:49 = Accountability, Commitment and Time Management 3:50- 5:20 = Goal Setting and Its Importance 5:21- 8:22 = Establishing Balance 8:23-12:41 = The Power of the Mind and Getting Out of the Comfort Zone 12:42- 13:50 = Being Realistic and Setting Attainable Goals 13:51- 16:44 = Dealing With Self Doubt 16:45- 19:20 = Psychology of Positivity 19:21- 22:43 = Why is MDS Important 22:44- 24:55 = Dealing With Stress and Anxiety 24:56- 26:10 = Gratitude 26:18-28:05 = Introducing 'Defining Elevation' 28:06- 30:20 = Interesting Podcasts by ‘Defining Elevation' 30:21- 32:41 = Lessons Learnt Throughout the Journey 32:42- 33:25 = The Guest's Sport Background 33:26- 35:26 = Lessons learnt through sport 35:27- 37:30 = The influence of your character on sport 37:31-38:36 = Guest speakers Photography and its influence 38:37-40:28 = Advice to younger athletes and students 40:29- 42:55 = What is 1% better 42:56 -44:53 = Applying the concert of 1% better 44:54-46:24 = Challenges with running ‘defining elevation' 46:25- 48:21 = 3 favourite words 48:22 - 48:59 = Taking pride in your work 49:00- 50:24 = Outro and advice Description written by Verona Odhiambo. Connect with Mind-Design Sports: ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport Listen to our podcast on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube #SportsPsychology #Sports #Teamwork #Entrepreneurship #Positivity #Podcast #GrowthMindset #AspiringAthletes #PerformanceAnxiety #GoalSetting --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Dr. Denise Bouah is a three time National Women's Chess Champion, Sports Psychologist, and author of "Sport Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts". In this episode, Brandon and Denise discuss the mental and physical side of chess. Denise talks about her new book and the importance of sports psychology in helping young athletes improve their mental game for competition. Denise also shares her own personal methods for dealing with loss and anxiety in chess and tips and tricks for other athletes to apply in their own sports. To learn more about Denise and her goals to educate more children on sports psychology check out her website https://www.denisebouah.com/ Denise's book "Sport Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts" is available on amazon https://www.amazon.ca/Sport-Psychology-Children-Textbook-children/dp/0639831508 0:00-1:23: Introduction to Guest Speaker 1:23-2:54: The Physicality of Chess 2:54-4:45: Denise's Pre-game Rituals 4:45-7:44: What Inspired and influenced Denise to Write "Sport Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts" 7:29-11:05: The Importance of Time Management and Balance in Life 10:47-12:25: Why Denise Chose Animal Characters For Her Book 12:25-16:40: How to Deal With Loss in Sports 16:40-18:48: How Denise Has Continued to Stay Motivated in Chess for so Long 18:48-22:04: How to Train and Eat Like a Chess Player 22:04-23:34: Importance of Educating Children on Sports Psychology 23:34-25:35: Using Chess as Therapy for Substance Abuse 25:35-27:50: How Denise Has Used Chess to Better Herself 27:50-33:21: Dealing with Anxiety and Panic in Sports 33:21-34:58: Tips for Aspiring Chess Players 34:58-37:01: Applying What You Learn in Sports to Academics 37:01-39:25: The Adrenaline Rush of Chess 39:25-42:32: How Mental Wellbeing is Treated Across the World 42:32-46:04: The Importance of Attitude Description written by Dylan Chambers ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport #chess #chessplayer #chesschampion #childrensbook #balance #mentalhealth #sportspsychology #timemanagment #motivation #training #nutrition #visualization #overcomeloss --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Commitment, according to the Oxford dictionary, is the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity. In order to perform well in sports, one needs to be fully committed and show a lot of passion. Today, we invite Angus Mugford, a director of health performance for over 15 years, whose main focus is to help people reach their mental potential, to speak to us about the importance of commitment for high sports performance. Hope our athletes find this inspiring! 0:00-1:14 = Introduction of Guest Speaker, Angus 1:15-5:02 = Lessons Angus learnt from US Military 5:03-7:47 = How to remain Focused as an Athlete 7:48-11:24 = Dealing with Fear 11:25-15:20 = Understanding the line between ‘Unhealthy' and ‘Pushing one's self' 15:21-17:48 = What is High Performance? 17:49-20:02 = Famous athletes Angus worked with 20:03-22:05 = Experience with top athletes 22:06-24:51 = Commitment, Natural talent, or Routine? 24:52-26:01 = Difference between Commitment and Routine 26:02-28:40 = Uniqueness of Baseball compared to other Sports 28:41-31:04 = Pros and Cons of playing in the Minor League 31:05-34:21 = How Travelling affects Mental Health 34:22-36:33 = Common Mental weaknesses and Solutions 36:34-38:39 = Piece of advice to Young Athletes 40:44-41:08 = Concluding Connect with Mind-Design Sports: ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport Listen to our podcast on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube #Commitment #Routine #Sleeping #Motivation #Baseball #Focused #Competition #Curiosity #Pursue #Competition Description done by Temilade Agboola --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

In Today's episode of the Sports Mind Avenue Podcast, the boys will recap week 3 of the NFL and recap the final week of the MLB regular season. The AL Wild Card spot continues to be a struggle get. Ben and Mondo will bicker about who's better, whether the Red Sox or the Yankees. After the boys argue, they will talk about the winners and losers of week 3 in the NFL. The teams out in LA look like genuine super bowl contenders as the Rams beat the Buccaneers and Chargers beat the Chiefs. In Bens Breakdown, he will talk about Tom Brady returning to his old home and predict the score of that game. The boys will also talk about the beginning of super teams in the NFL as Josh Gordon signed with the Chiefs and Richard Sherman signed with the Bucs. Finally, the boys will share the best homecomings in sports as the biggest one yet came this weekend. Intro: 0:27-1:00 MLB Talk: 1:00-8:04 (Red Sox vs Yankees Argument) Justin Tucker Sets NFL Record For Game Winner: 8:04-9:20 Justin Fields Struggles In Debut: 9:20-10:52 Mondo's Dolphins Lose In OT To Red Hot Raiders: 10:52-12:18 Patriots Offense Struggles Against Saints: 12:18-14:20 Rams and Cardinals Best Team In The League? 14:20-16:30 Panthers Legit and Jags Continue To Fail 16:30- 20:32 New York = Loserville: 20:32-22:15 Cowboys Destroy Eagles: 22:15-23:46 Packers and Chargers Win In Spectacular Fashion: 23:46-28:27 (Bens Breakdown) Tom Bray Makes His Return to Foxborough: 28:27-33:40 Many Pacquiao Retires: 33:40-34:41 Josh Gordon And Richard Sherman Sign With Chiefs And Chargers: 34:41-42:44 Bears Getting New Stadium? 42:44-44:21 Best Homecoming In Sports: 44:21-49:24 #Tom Brady Makes Return #Chargers and Rams For real #Yankees Suck #Go Red Sox #NFL Unpredictable --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

In Today's episode, the boys talk about the alliance with the Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC as they discuss whether this is good or bad for the NCAA and college sports. In baseball news, we are now one month away from October, and the MLB playoff race is heating up in both leagues as teams like the Yankees and Braves are cooking while the Red Sox and Mets have slipped from previous spots in the standings. Johnny will get to go off on Ben and Elliott, who have roasted Johnny in prior episodes this summer. In Bens's breakdown, he will discuss the final week of preseason in the NFL as the regular season is just weeks away. Many teams will go into the season with new starting new QB's and some of them being rookies from the first draft round. Ben will also preview the first week of college football as it starts this weekend. Finally, the week's most prominent global sports news is Cristiano Ronaldo getting transferred to Manchester United, the old team he played for when he first started in the pros. Intro= 0:27-3:57 Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC= 3:57-14:40 MLB Division/Wild Card Races Heating up= 14:40-30:25 (Bens Breakdown) NFL Preseason Talk= 30:25-46:30 College Football Preview= 46:30-51:14 Cristiano Ronaldo= 51:14-54:08 #Big10 #Big12 #SEC #NCAA Football #NFL Preseason #NFL Rookie QB's #Mac Jones #Cristiano Ronaldo #Man United #MLB Playoff Race --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

The US dominates the summer Olympics once again as people doubted them at the beginning of the games. Today we will dive into the US dominance basketball as both the women's and men's teams win gold again. The US women's soccer team wins bronze, and the men's baseball and softball team wins silver. As the COVID19 cases continue to rise, the boys will discuss whether the NFL should be enforcing players to get vaccinated or not. Players like Deandre Hopkins, Cam Newton, and many others have not got vaccinated and risk their teams getting infected. In Bens Breakdown, Ben will update you with more NBA Signins and talk about the NHL free agency. It is now August, and the NFL preseason has begun. Ben will talk about the early favorites and ask the boys whos going to win their divisions. Many early favorites like the Bills, Buccaneers, Chiefs, Cowboys will be discussed as well. Ben will finally admit that the Red Sox are in trouble, and the boys will look at the thriller that happneded in a cornfield in Iowa. But lastly, the boys will pick three of the most inspiring athletes to them. Intro= 0:27-1:22 US Tops The Medal Account Again!!!= 1:22-10:00 NFL Vaccine Talk= 10:00:25:36 (Bens Breakdown) NBA Free Agency= 25:36-33:13 NHL Free Agency: 33:13-35:30 NFL Preseason Begins= 35:30-44:40 NFL Divsion Predictions= 44:40-56:56 MLB/Field Of Dreams= 56:56-1:13:20 Draft Of Most Inspiring Athletes= 1:13:20-1:20:33 #TeamUSA#USA Basketball #Gold Medals #Kwhai Leonard #Rookie QBs #Field Of Dreams #Corn Fields --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Tessa Berger began her sports journey at the tender age of 5 when she began playing soccer. She went on to become the youngest person ever, male or female to play and score in the Premier League, New Zealand's top flight senior competition at just 11 years of age. From there she competed as an NCAA Division I athlete and represented New Zealand at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Not content with only being an athlete, Tessa also serves as Director of Athletics for the global education company, Crimson Education, a high growth edtech company that is revolutionising the way students learn. In this episode Brandon and Tessa the discuss the many challenges faced by aspiring professional athletes of today. Tessa gives listeners insight into her own path for success and shares tips that may help other young athletes achieve their goals. You can read more about Tessa Berger and her story here at https://www.tessaberger.com/ 0:00-1:26 Introduction to Guest Speaker 1:26-2:20 Tips for Getting Scholarships 2:20-3:10 Do People Really Get Scouted? 3:10-5:49 What is Academic Funding and What is its Importance? 5:49-7:52 Getting Professional Help for Scholarships 7:52-12:09 Creating a Well Rounded Application 12:09-14:37 Setting Goals as a Young Athlete 14:37-16:58 How Scholarships Vary Country to Country 16:58-19:45 Challenges of Competing as a Young Athlete 19:45-21:28 Why Athletes Need a Backup Plan 21:28-22:52 Other Careers in Athletics 22:52-25:20 Challenges of Being a Woman in Sports 25:20-29:18 How Support for Athletes Has Changed Through the Years 29:18-31:20 The Reality of Making it to a Professional/Collegiate Level 31:20-33:19 Do Athletes Make a lot of Money? 33:19-34:47 Misconceptions of Being a Professional Athlete 34:47-38:22 Tips on Performance in Sports 38:22-40:22 Support Systems During Tough Times 40:22-42:40 Common Mistakes Young Athletes Make 42:40-44:17 Final Thoughts Description written by Dylan Chambers. ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport #soccer #soccerplayer #soccerlife #scholarship #womeninsports #athletics #advice #support #sports #sportspsychology #college #collegeeducation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

In this week's podcast, the boys will explore the Olympics and analyze Tokyo's basketball, swimming, and gymnastics so far. As the Olympics goes on, free agency in the NBA is heating up, and baseball has a blockbuster trade deadline. Intro= 0:27-2:09 USA Olympic Basketball Talk= 2:09-9:51 USA Baseball Gets Ripped By Piers Morgan= 9:51-17:38 Olympic Swimming Talk: 17:38-20:55 Simone Biles Finishes Strong/Mental Health= 20:55-47:22 MLB Trade Deadline Goes Bonkers: 47:22-58:25 NBA Free Agency Gets Going: 58:25-1:05:36 The Olympics has been fun to watch in the last week and a half. After losing their first game to France, the US men's basketball team looks to come back stronger than ever as they took down Spain in the quarterfinals on Monday night. In the pool, both Katie Ledecky and Caleb Dressel dominated their events in the swimming pool; they could walk away with a combined nine medals. In gymnastics, Simone Biles dropped out of the team competition in withdrew from most of the events in the last week. However, Biles decided to compete for the last minute on the balance beam and won a bronze medal in Tokyo on Monday night. The made talk on today's episode is Biles mental health, where she was open about her mental health and talked about how it is okay not to be okay. The boys will chip in whether the media has given too much focus on Biles and the criticism from certain people. Outside the Olympic world, the MLB is now halfway through the season, and many teams looked to make acquisitions to get better for October. That being team like the Dodgers, Giants, Mets, and Yankees. Fans of both the Cubs and Nationals watched many beloved faces get shipped off like Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Trea Turner, and Max Scherzer. And lastly, the boys talk about the ongoing NBA free agency, which has seen teams like the Lakers and Heat reload for the 2021-22 season. Could there be an NBA Finals Bubbble rematch? Stay tuned!! Social Media: Mind-Design Sports Instagram: mind_design_sports Twitter: MindDesignSport Spotify: Mind-Design Sports Apple Music: Mind-Design Sports #2020 Tokyo Olympics #Katie Ledecky #Caleb Dressel #Simone Biles #Mental Health #MLB Trade Deadline #Lakers Superteam #2020 NBA Finals Jonny Mondo Instagram: jmondo13 Twitter: jmondo13 Elliott Steinberg Instagram: elliott_steinberg Twitter: kelliott1933 Ben Wheeler Instagram: benwheels14 Twitter: bwheels2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Intro= 0:27-1:25 Bucks Win NBA Finals: 1:25-10:10 NBA Free Agency Predictions 10:10-17:20 Alex Verdugo Gets Hit By Baseball And Fans Behavior in Stadiums/Ballparks = 17:20-26:20 (Bens Breakdown) Olympics Preview = 26:20-29:15 Bryce Young = 29:15-32:42 Texas and Oklahoma Want To Join SEC = 32:42-34:12 Clemson Against 12 Team Playoffs = 34:12-37:45 Tom Brady Visits White House Since 2005 = 37:45-40:02 NHL Expansion Draft = 40:02-44:10 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Intro= 0:27-2:10 NBA Finals Talk= 2:10-13:05 Lightning Win The Cup= 13:05-18:12 Micheal Berger Interview= 18:12-47:40 NIL Ruling= 47:40-57:25 Olympic Talk: 57:25-1:04:15 Bens Breakdown: 1:04:15-1:12:00 The Boys Name Their Three Favorite Video Games= 1:12:00-1:21:20 On today's episode on the Sport Avenue podcast, Ben, Elliott, and Johnny have a special guest, Micheal Berger, the executive producer of the Call Of Duty League. Berger will dive into what it is like to work behind the scenes and talk about his experiences producing games for the fans. Berger will join the boys for the entire show to discuss NBA Finals, Stanley Cup, the Olympics, and NIL ruling for college athletes. Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns are now only two games away from his first NBA championship. We will discuss whether Giannis Antetokounmpo can bring the Bucks being in a 2-0 deficit. The Bucks seek help from other guys like Kris Middelton and Jrue Holiday who's production has been subpar in the finals. In hockey news, the Tampa Bay Lightning have now won back-to-back championships. The boys will chip in whether the Lightning beat the cup fair and sqaure, being that they were $18 million over the cap. After that, the boys will interview guest speaker Micheal Berger as he will talk about the growing popularity of the Call Of Duty League. Berger will describe the details behind the scenes of what it is like to work behind the scenes. The boys will then discuss the NIL ruling on whether it is fair for college athletes to get paid, as the NCAA has now made it legal for athletes to make money. Should Sha'Carri Richardson had been kicked out of the Olympics, the boys will discuss whether it was fair or not for her to be kicked out. And lastly, everyone at the end of the show will name their three favorite games of all time and discuss why they were so great. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

The first step to thriving at anything you do in life is having the right mindset and mentality. Having the right mindset might not sound like much of a big deal, but it plays such a critical role in the outcome of your performance. In today's podcast, we invite George Steffey, a member of the US ski team and his high school's valedictorian, to give some tips on controlling and setting the right mindset in these different situations. Hope our listeners enjoy! Time Stamps: 00:00-1:40 = Introductions and Presentation Of Today's Guest. 1:40-3:24 = How To Manage Classes and Time As an Athlete? 3:24-5:45 = The Differences in Mindset Between Individual And Team Sports. 5:45-7:25 = George's Experience In Skiing. 7:25-10:20 = The Influence Of Mindset For Getting The Best Performance. 10:20-12:14 = What Mindsets Could Be Useful For You? 12:14-14:03 = George's Injury and How A Certain Mindset Affects Recovery. 14:03-17:41 = Training in The Pandemic. 17:41-24:14 = Dealing With Pressure. 24:14-26:04 = How To Improve Your Mindset. 26:04-29:09 = Handle The Insides Of Recognition. 29:09-31:04 = Learning As an Athlete + Conclusion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Intro= 0:27-1:13 NBA Conference Finals= 1:13-12:37 NHL Stanley Cup/Kraken Fanship= 12:37-26:10 NC State Baseball Kicked Out Of Tourney= 26:10-35:36 Olympic Talk= 35:36-49:35 Carl Nassib Comes Out= 49:35-50:35 Garrett Richards Changes His Pitching Style Mid-Game=50:35-54:12 Carter Hart's Mental Health= 54:12-1:01:24 NBA Head Coach Hirings/Damian Lillard Trade Rumors= 1:01:24-1:04:50 Fantasy Draft of Best NBA players In Playoffs= 1:04:50-1:14:00 As the NBA Conference Finals are approaching in the middle games of the series, the Atlanta Hawks look to tie up the series at 2-2; however, they miss their superstar player Tre Young. Jonny, Elliott, and Ben will talk about whether the Milwaukee Bucks can take advantage of that and take complete control of the series. In the western conference, the Las Angeles Clippers stayed alive in game 5 in Phoenix Suns with a big performance by Paul George. Today we will talk about how Paul George can redeem himself in the playoffs and has the chance to bring the Clippers back from a 3-1 deficit in the series. The Stanley Cup has now begun as the red-hot Montreal Canadians upset the superteam Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL playoffs. We will discuss whether the Canadians are outmatched against the Bolts and even have a chance in the series as they lost 4-1 in game 1. Jonny will announce his new favorite NHL hockey in today's episode, which will surprise you when you listen. In NCAA news, one week after the Supreme Court granted NCAA players to be paid, the NC State baseball team has been kicked out of the tournament due to eight players testing positive for COVID19. It has led to many contreversies as the entire baseball team had been vaccinated. We will determine how unfair the NCAA has been. After postponing the Olympics to 2021, many people look forward to the upcoming games at the end of July. We will talk about the US basketball team and analyze the roster, in which we will determine how good the team is. Can any other teams beat the US? Ben will bring up the excitement of some new sports: climbing, karate, skateboarding, and surfing. In Bens's breakdown, he will talk about Las Vegas Raiders player Carl Nassib open up to being gay and set an example for other gay athletes. Ben will talk about his favorite baseball team, the Boston Red Sox, and talk about pitcher Garrett Richards who gave up five runs in the first two innings. In the middle of the game, Richards changed the way he pitched, and today the boys will determine how that happened. The third issue is Flyers goalie Carter Hart, who had a great rookie year but then had a sophomore slump his second season. He will determine why Hart had a down year and discuss the psychological aspects of being a goaltender in the NHL. Ben will bring up the last topic on the new NBA coach hirings in which the boys will debate where Damian Lillard will end up in the 2021-22 season. Lastly, the boys will have a five-round fantasy draft on the best players in the 2021 NBA playoffs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Intro= 0:27-2:20 Bucks Beat The Nets= 2:20-6:52 Tre Young And The Hawks Beat The Sixers= 6:52-8:15 Ben Simmons Can't Shoot And His Mental State= 8:15-17:47 Jazz Are Eliminated and Suns Look Unstoppable= 17:47-21:40 Is Devin Booker The Next Kobe= 21:40-24:50 MLB Cracking Down on Spider Tack= 24:50-33:00 NFL, MLB, And NHL Free Agency Predictions= 33:00- 54:00 Ben's Breakdown (NCAA Loses): 54:00-1:03:08 Fantasy Draft For Biggest Busts In Pros: 1:03:08-1:15:25 Jonny, Elliott, and Ben will talk more about the NBA playoffs in today's episode as the Milwaukee Bucks upset the injured Brooklyn Nets in game 7. Kevin Durant could not carry the Nets by himself as we will explore more into how Giannis and the Bucks were able to beat the Nets. In the other Eastern Conference series, Tre Young was able to go into hostile Philly and beat the Sixers. Sixers point guard Ben Simmons is to be blamed as he was scared to shoot in the most significant moments. We will go further into Simmons's mental game and explore why he has not been confident on the court. Tre Young, who had a down game in game 7, the Hawks were still able to pull it out, and that brings the question, did Ben Simmons play his last game as a Sixer. We will explore why Ben Simmons is scared to shoot and talk about what's wrong with Simmons. In the Western Conference, we will debate whether Devin Booker is the next Kobe Bryant and speak if the red hot Phoenix Suns can take it all the way. It has looked like Paul George has ended his playoff curse in another series, and we will talk about if the Clippers have a chance against the Suns. After Ben talked about using spider tack in the MLB, we will go further into it as the MLB is now checking every pitcher for spider tack and making sure no one is using it. Are pitchers going to perform worse now? That's the question we have been all asking, and we will see in the next few months whether we will be hits now because of the crackdown with spider tack. In other news, the summer of 2021 is already here, and Jonny will ask Elliott and Ben were the most extensive free agents in sports from the NFL, NBA, and MLB in the next couple of months. Ben's Breakdown will dive into the win for NCAA athletes and explain why it was. So many NCAA athletes have been treated unfairly in past years, and the NCAA has now been corrupt for many years. Ben will go further in and talk about how it is suitable for everyone that NCAA was finally punished for their actions. The last topic the boys will go into is a fantasy draft as Jonny, Elliott, and Ben; we pick six plays which were the biggest busts in the pros. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

In today's episode, former Steelers, Jets, and Chiefs running back Le'veon Bell is speaking out against the Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. Is Le'veon Bell having mental issues with his brain, as this has not been the first time Bell has said something negative about his coach or teammates? Bell recently talked about how we were upset about his carries in the playoffs, and Bell stated he would rather retire than play for Reid. We will then get into the NBA playoffs. As we are well into the second round of the playoffs, the red-hot Phoenix Suns have already eliminated the Denver Nuggets as that has happened controversies happened following the NBA'S MVP Nikola Jokic getting ejected in the elimination game and Chris Paul going on the COVID protocol leaving Paul's playing status for the next round in jeopardy. Rumors have been swirling that Chris Paul is on COVID protocols because the NBA is trying to make it fair since Jokic got ejected in game 4. We will see in the next week whether CP3 will be eligible to play or not. The Jazz and Clippers series is heating up as Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George looks to save their legacies and try to beat the small market Utah Jazz as Donavon Mitchell is trying to steal the show, trying to prove everyone wrong as well. The series is tied at 2-2 while the Clippers were down 2-0. Kawhi Leonard is now out with an injury in which Paul George needs to show up big for the Clippers to beat the Jazz. Can Tre Young and the Hawks upset the one number one seeded Sixers? The Hawks vs. Sixers series is now evened up at 2-2 as the Sixers look to win game five and defend their home court. Young looks to carry a Hawks team who went through much adversity midseason and not expected to make it this far. In soccer news, the Euros have been kicking off the last week, but there was a scare last Saturday as Danish star Christian Erikson collapsed on the field with no contact at all. People still do not know how Erikson collapsed, and this shows how anything can happen to you. Erikson is in peak form shape and still had a heart attack. We will talk about how close Erikson was to dying and discuss how ESPN should have handled it. In 2021 baseball has gone from being a batters game to a pitchers game, but why is it? In the last week, the MLB has cracked down on both minor and major league pitchers to see if their using a material called spider tack, which helps glue bricks and rocks when people are constructing buildings. Star pitchers such as New York Yankees Garrett Cole and Tyler Glasgow have been accused of using this sticky tack. Next week, the MLB will be cracking down on the substance as the sticky tack gives the pitchers an unfair advantage with the ball as it gives it a faster spin rate on the pitch. It makes it harder for the batters to be able to read the ball. In the end, we will draft a player from each decade being from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90, 2000s, and 2010s. Jonny, Elliott, and Ben will have six picks and choose a player from each decade. Stay tuned, and please listen!! 0:27-1:17= Intro 1:17-11:53= Le'veon Bell is crazy 11:53-29:23= NBA Playoff talk 29:23-33:55= Christian Erikson almost dies on the field 33:55-43:38= Pitchers using Spider Tack 43:38-56:06= NBA all-decade team draft #LeveonBell #MentalHealth #NBA #Playoffs #KawhiLeonard #Soccer #SpiderTack #MLB #NikolaJokic #MVP --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

On this episode, the boys talk about the Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather fight and dive deep into the big Julio Jones deal that happened. The boys also talk more about the playoffs and wrap up this episode with a fantasy draft. Intro: 0:27-1:42 Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather Fight: 1:42-15:13 Julio Jones Trade: 15:13-22:52 NBA/NHL Playoff Talk: 22:52-37:59 Bens Breakdown: 38:00-40:37 Draft for Hardest Postions in Sports: 40:37-1:00:23 #JulioJones #FloydMayweather #LoganPaul #Titans #Boxing #NFL #NBA #NHL #Playoffs #AtlantaFalcons --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Sports is not just about the physical aspect. The mental and psychological aspect is very important as well. Research has shown that sports improve concentration and boosts self-confidence. Today, we invite Carlo Singson, an ex-vice president and managing director of the NBA Philippines and a sports media and entertainment enthusiast, who is passionate about the way platforms can be used to bring people together, to speak to us about the importance of an athlete's mental health, the NBA, and social media. Emma Pollet also joins the podcast with Brandon to talk to Carlo. Hope our athletes find this interesting! Time Stamps: 0:00-1:09 = Introduction of Guest Speaker, Carlo Singson 1:10-3:58 = Carlo's work as an Ex Managing Director of the NBA Philippines 3:59-5:45 = Using marketing techniques for your game 5:46-9:06 = Mental Preparation of Athletes 9:07-11:46 = Role of Junior NBA in marketing the NBA 11:47-13:42 = Dealing with Pressure 13:43-15:31 = Why Sports Management? 15:32-17:28 = Tips for working in the NBA 17:29-19:48 = Setting Goals, Big or Small 19:49-23:01 = Carlo's goals in the NBA 23:02-25:31 = Carlo's view of Sports 25:32-28:43 = Importance of Networking 28:44-30:00 = Role of one's background in a Sports World 30:01-32:53 = Impact of Diverse Communities 32:54-35:08 = Benefits of Social Media 35:09-36:38 = Importance of a player's Mental State 36:39-38:30 = Mental aspect of Young Athletes 38:31-40:02 = Coping with Pressure 40:03-42:26 = Carlo's view on the Mental side of Sports 42:27-42:59 = Concluding Description done by Temilade Connect with Mind-Design Sports: ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport Listen to our podcast on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube #Mental #NBA #Goals #Networking #Communities #Management #Avoid Pressure #Preparation #Background #Game --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Establishing a bar and maintaining consistency as an athlete can be very difficult especially as a young one in high school. In this episode, Brandon is joined by Alan Hua, a highly ranked tennis player. They talk about some of the challenges associated with being a young athlete with such a high rank as well as struggles in maintaining consistency. Time Stamps: 0:24-1:20 Introduction of guest 1:21-2:12 Effect of covid on guest's career 2:13-3:18 Time management between school and sport 3:19-4:15 Online schooling experience 4:16-5:39 A day in Alan's life 5:40-6:53 Life outside of tennis and school 6:54-9:27 The transition from middle school to high school as an athlete 9:28-10:50 Factors that influenced guest's career in tennis 10:51-11:56 The USTA and how it works 11:57- 13:05 The benefit of international exposure 13:06-14:17 Impact of fame 14:18-15:57 Preventing complacency and maintaining consistency 15:58-17:55 Experience with sports psychology 17:56-20:28 Experiencing mental ‘slumps' as an athlete 20:29-22:53 Pre-match routines 22:54-24:16 Breathing in colors 24:17- 27:42 Benefits of sports psychology 27:43- 29:32 Importance of sports 29:33- 32:08 Sponsorship and its influence on the athlete 32:09- 35:03Advice for young athletes 35:04-36:38 A routine that benefits athletes 36:39- 38:21 Advice for athletes during the pandemic 38:22- 40:44 Best advice received 40:45 -42:17 Future goals 42:18- 43:44 Additional comments Description written by Verona Odhiambo. ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport #tennis #SportsPsychology #Sports #Teamwork #Podcast #GrowthMindset #AspiringAthletes #PerformanceAnxiety #USTA #StudentAthlete --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Bryce Strecker has a background in various sports which include football, golf, basketball, and baseball. Bryce has been studying Mental Training techniques. He is the founder of Strecker Sport Psychology. In this second part of the podcast, Bryce will talk about confidence versus and motivation, the importance of routines, and a lesson every athlete should know. Hope you enjoyed this two-part series with an experienced guest! Time Stamps: 39:27-47:06 = How not to lose Motivation and Get good Results 47:06-50:57 = Be Motivated or Be Confident 50:57-54:29 = Tips to Maintain Balance 54:29-1:06:00 = Goal Setting and Routines 1:06:00-1:10:01 = Advice for Young Athletes 1:10:01-1:12:14 = Most important Lesson as an Athlete --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

On this episode, the boys dive into the details of Marcell Ozuna's arrest, as well as Kyrie Irving's comments regarding the water bottle incident. We also have another Ben's Breakdown regarding the Celtics front office and full-capacity stadiums. All of this topped off by the guys draft of the hardest things to do in sports. Intro: 0:27-5:25 Marcell Ozuna's Arrest: 5:25-13:38 Kyrie Drama: 13:38-23:38 Danny Ainge Steps Down: 23:38-33:15 Full arenas: 33:15-37:30 How Fans are Acting the Return of Crowds: 37:30-48:24 List the 5 Hardest Things do in Sports: 48:24-1:04:29 #KyrieIrving #MarcellOzuna #Playoffs #COVID-19 #Celtics #Nets #Braves #BradStevens #NBA #MLB --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

On this episode, The Boys give their opinions on Tony La Russa and how he has handled "Homergate". We talk about how the play-in tournament is formatted. We also talk a lot about the NBA and NHL playoffs and have a brand new fantasy draft that everyone should be watching. Intro: 0:26-1:50 Tony La Russa comments: 1:50-11:45 NBA Play in-tournament: 11:45-22:00 NBA Playoff talk: 22:00-28:51 NHL Playoff talk: 28:51-32:00 Fantasy Draft: 32:00-47:05 #Sports #Psychology #Play-InTournament #MiamiHeat #ChicagoWhiteSox #YerminMercedes #NBAPlayoffs #NHLPlayoffs #Baseball --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Bryce Strecker has a background in various sports which include football, golf, basketball, and baseball. Bryce has been studying Mental Training techniques. He is the founder of Strecker Sport Psychology. In this podcast, Bryce will talk about how to mentally train, common mistakes in coaching, and how to reach your goals in the sport. Also, he will talk about common athlete's mistakes. Don't forget to listen to part 2 of this! Time Stamps: 0:00-2:06 = Introduction of our Guest Speaker, Bryce Strecker 2:06-5:22 = What is Holistic Approach and Why do we need this 5:22-8:43 = Relationship between Teammates and Trainers 8:43-14:41 = Coaching Experience which helps to Understand the Mentality of Athletes better 14:41-16:46 = What did you figure out as a Coach on Mistakes that you did when you were an Athlete 16:46-19:43 = Common Blocks in Athletes Developing 19:43-23:32 = How to deal with the Pressure of Competition 23:32-30:28 = What is the blueprint to building an elite Athlete 30:28-35:35 = What is Personal Philosophy? 35:35-36:57 = What work need to do to play Successfully at the College level 36:57-39:27 = Support of Close People during the Game --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

On today's episode, The Boys talk introduce their newest team member/editor, Ben and his new segment Ben's Breakdown. We also talk Tebow return and the dangers of tackling drills in youth football. Finally, we wrap up this episode with our first ever fantasy draft. Introduce our newest team member The Legendary Tim Tebow Returns Evaluating tackling in youth football A brand new segment: Ben's Breakdown Our first ever fantasy draft #TimTebow #JacksonvilleJaguars #Tackling #Concussions #NFL #CTE #TightEnd #UrbanMeyer #Playoffs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

COVID-19 has been difficult for many athletes (physically and mentally) and contributed to the prevalence of athlete support groups, especially at the college level. Support groups have shown to be a great way to cope. Jonny and Elliot will talk about psychological terms such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs, nature vs nurture approach, and positive reinforcement. They will also discuss questions, asking questions like whether music helps athletes focus or distract during a performance. #AaronRodgers #GreenBayPackers #SupportsGroups #MentalHealth #Stress #Anxiety #NFL #NCAA #GeneralManager #Psychology --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Statistics indicate female athletes are still discriminated against in the sports industry, and because of this, some give up on their careers. However, the fact remains that there are a variety of ways to boost one's confidence as a female athlete. The purpose of today's podcast is to hear from Nicole Barnhart, a U.S. soccer goalkeeper who played for the boys' soccer team and has been participating in sports that have enabled her to build her self-esteem and confidence as a female athlete. Hope our athletes enjoy this! Nicole's Website Nicole's Twitter 0:00-0:59 = Introduction of our Guest Speaker, Nicole Barnhart 1:00-2:49 = Nicole's Background in Sports and Experience in Sports Psychology 2:50-4:30 = Pros and Cons of Playing with a Different Gender 4.31-6.24 = Advice for Female Athletes Feeling Discouraged to Play Sports in Which Men Dominate 6:25-8:18 = Juggling Between Sports and Academics 8:19-9:05 = Managing Your Time 9:06-10:23 = Importance of Academics 10:24-12:04 = Sources and Forms of Motivation 12:05-15:04 = Importance of Mental Health 15:05-16:12 = Preparing Before a Game 16:13-17:23 = Gaining Confidence 17:24-18:23 = The Greater Responsibility: ‘Club team' or ‘National team' 18:24-20:18 = Dealing with Pressure 20:19-22:45 = A Brief Overview about Nicole Barnhart Academy 22:46-25:04 = Nicole's Experience as a Coach and a Player 25:05-26:58 = Approaching Sports in a Competitive World 26:59-28:42 = Finding your Confidence as a Victim of Sexism 28:43-30:40 = Role of Motivation in the Performance of a Professional Athlete 30:41-32:26 = The Quote Nicole Lives By and Why 32:27-33:59 = Importance of Teammates to a Positive Performance 34:00-36:04 = Relationship with Goalkeepers and Other Teammates 36:05-37:52 = Dealing with Blame 37:53-40:12 = Concluding Description done by Temilade Agboola ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport #Confidence #Health #Motivation #Psychology #Competition #Female #Teammates #Relationship #Goal-keepers #Self-esteem --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Mind-Design Sports is proud to announce that they have another podcast called the Sport-Mind Avenue Podcast. The hosts, Jonny Mondo and Elliott Steinberg, discuss current events happening in the sports world as well as the mental impacts these events can have on athletes and their surrounding community. They also integrate different psychological segments to end each show such as Q&As, fantasy drafts, and interviews. The episodes aim to break down the big news stories you see each day through a psychological lens for younger athletes. If you want to dive deeper into current sports stories, then this is the podcast for you! #College #Podcast #NCAA #QandA #BryceLove #EmoniBates #Decommitment #NFL #Draft #KylePitts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

In today's podcast, Brandon has a conversation with a sports nutrition expert, Leslie Bonci, who mainly focuses on active eating and fueling for sport. In today's sports community, wrong beliefs about correct nutrition lead to much confusion among professionals. Leslie will take us to a journey on the different types of nutrition we need, and at the same time, will break common stereotypes about what we eat. Timetable: 0:00-0:57 = Getting to know our guest speaker, Leslie Bonci. 2:57-7:45 = How does someone become a successful nutritionist? 7:50-9:25 = How do we treat our body right? 9:28-10:58 = Is veganism among young athletes ideal? 11:00-12:50 = Psychology and nutrition: how do they correlate? 12:54-14:53 = What kind of an impact has COVID-19 had on our nutrition? 14:55-16:53 = How accurate do films portray our diet? 16:57-21:36 = The benefits of eating processed food and its impact on a busy lifestyle. Solutions? 21:37-27:53 = Potential motivations and tips to convince young athletes to incorporate a better diet into their lives. 27:55-29:26 = If a young athlete makes one change in their nutrition, what should it be? Description done by Alper Hashtags: #nutrition #diet #sports #psychology #brain #mental #mental toughness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

We've all been there- a tragic moment, a failure so utter it seems to change us completely. Or perhaps it's the conversation, so innocuous at the time, that in hindsight was pivotal to the direction of our lives. How do we know when a moment is about to change our lives, and how can recognizing those moments shape our mental landscape? On the other hand, how do we keep cool under pressure when we're out on the court, the field, the stage? Dr. Rob Bell, a sports psychology coach and author of six books including 2020's PUKE & RALLY: It's not about the Setback, It's about the Comeback, speaks to us about the importance of these "Hinge Moments", and shares tips and stories for maintaining mental toughness as an athlete. Time Stamps: 0:00-3:44 = Introduction of guest speaker Dr. Rob Bell 3:44-4:45 = What Does It Mean to be a Coach? 4:45-5:29 = The Meaning of Mental Toughness 5:29-8:33 = Achieving the Right Mental State to Perform Under Pressure 8:33-10:03 = Coaching a Team vs. Coaching an Individual 10:03-14:42 = Dr. Bell's Personal Experience: The Story Behind "Puke and Rally" 14:42-16:17 = Books and the Meaning of Rallying 16:17-20:39 = On Hinge Moments and Their Role in Mental Toughness 20:39-21:43 = Takeaways from Dr. Bell's Other Books 21:43-23:35 = Why Everyone is an Athlete 23:35-23:46 = Competing Against Your Own Mind 23:46-25:12 = Dr. Bell's Own Podcast- 15 Minutes of Mental Toughness 25:12-26:06 = How to Stay Consistent After Success 26:06-27:42 = Pleased but Not Satisfied: Maintaining Humility 27:42-28:37 = Factors that Hinder Performance 28:37-29:42 = The NO FEAR Acronym 29:42-30:50 = People to Rally Around 30:50-31:57 = Why Extrovertism Has Nothing to do With How You Play 31:57-32:30 = Dr. Bell's Sage Advice 32:30-33:02 = Outro Description done by Iliana Rong Questions done by Brandon Shitnani, Alinur Jaboldinov, and Amirkhan Amanzholov Rob's Website: https://drrobbell.com/ Rob's Book: PUKE & RALLY Rob's 15 Minutes of Mental Toughness Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-minutes-of-mental-toughness/id1370459051 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Mr. Erik Uliasz has been teaching AP psychology for 20+ years and is a track and field coach for his high school. He discusses the Yerkes Dodson Law, neuroplasticity, and the different brain parts and their functions including the cerebellum and the frontal lobes. He also speaks about the famous NAVY SEALS four brain-based strategies (see this video if you want to see the full segment on that). Stay until the end to hear his tips on how to keep your brain in the best condition, tips that athletes like Tom Brady use. Connect with Mind-Design Sports: ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport Listen to our podcast on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Graham Betchart is one of the world's leading mental performance coaches and he talks about the NBA players he works with including Aaron Gordon, Ben Simmons, Karl Anthony Towns, and Andrew Wiggens. He also touches on his concept of "MVP" and "an iron fist and a velvet fist." Other topics included in the podcast: How to get back into sports mentally after a long break and COVID-19's effects on athletes' mentality. Graham's Website Graham's Instagram: grahamtheguide Books mentioned in the podcast: Play Present: A Mental Skills Training Program for Basketball Players By Graham Betchart The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz The Five Longings: What We've Always Wanted and Already Have by David Richo Connect with Mind-Design Sports: ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport Listen to our podcast on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Ron White is a 2-time USA Memory Champion. He gives tips and advice on how to memorize anything. He has appeared on Brain Games, Stan Lee's Superhumans, Good Morning America, FOX, NBC, etc. Ron talks about his favorite memory technique (“Mind Palace”) that helped him memorize many things including the whole Constitution (4,543 words) in under six months. He also talks about why memorization can help in sports performance and the importance of memory in sports. 0:00-3:55 = Introductions and Presentation of Ron White. 3:45-6:10 = Is Memorizing Stressful? 6:10-6:57 = The Practice Behind a Good Memory. 6:57-17:10 = How to Remember ANYTHING with the "Mind Palace" Method! 17:10-18:24 = Memorizing Skills: Genetics or Practice? 18:24-20:01 = How to Turn Short-term Memory into Long term Memory. 20:01-21:55 = The Advantages of a Good Memory in Sports. 21:55-23:43 = How Much Review do you need to Retain information? 23:43-25:25 = Is it Possible to Learn a Language in 6 months? 25:25-27:25 = Additional Memorizing Tips. 27:25-29:04 = Memorizing Myths. 29:04-33:01 = Resources and Conclusion. Description done by David Ron's Youtube (with Memory Tips): Ron White Memory Expert - Memory Training & Brain Training Ron's Book: Memory In A Month Connect with Mind-Design Sports: ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport Listen to our podcast on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Dr. Paul Semendinger has worked with kids for 20+ years as a teacher and principal. An insightful and motivational speaker for all ages, he talks about determination and provides tons of wisdom to use in sports and in life. Dr. Sem talks about the idea of “Kintsugi”; what to do when you don't perform well; and how to stay positive in the face of rejection. He offers helpful mottos to keep in mind and tips for juggling many activities. Time Stamps: 0:00-1:30 = Introduction of Guest Speaker Dr. Paul Semendinger 1:30-2:54 = Mental Components That Are Important for Success in Sports 2:54-4:40 = What Does Failure Look Like in Sports? 4:40-5:53 = On Dr. Sem's Book, Impossible is an Illusion 5:53-7:59 = Advice on Staying Positive 98% of the Time 7:59-10:05 = Advice on Staying Positive For Young Athletes 10:05-13:52 = The Story of Kintsugi 13:52-16:51 = Staying Positive in the Face of Rejection 16:51-19:21 = Recognising When to Cut Our Losses 19:21-22:54 = Anyone Can Run A Marathon: Any Goal can be Achieved 22:54-24:04 = Making Time To Do Everything You Want To Do 24:04-25:42 = Mottos and Quotes to Live By 25:42-28:17 = More Tips for Kids Juggling a Lot of Activities 28:17-29:12 = Lessons On Determination From Kids 29:12-31:09 = Dr. Sem's Last Words of Advice 31:09-31:44 = Outro Dr. Sem's Twitter @DrPaulRSem Dr. Sem's Yankees Blog- Start Spreading the News ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Perry gives advice to athletes that play tight around their parents and his favorite breathing techniques ("Box Breathing" and "4-7-8 Breathing"). He also discusses his book "Reaching Home Plate" and how to get into the "zone," otherwise known as "flow." Time Stamps: 0:00-0:58 = Introductions of Today's Guest, Perry. 0:58-3:32 = What is the State of "Flow"? 3:32-5:44 = The Benefits of Flow. 5:44-6:28 = Can I Be a Successful Athlete Using Flow? 6:28-7:46 = Attaining Success with Mental and Physical Training. 7:46-12:14 = Perry's Book, Reaching Home Plate. 12:14-13:24 = Google Drive Resources For You! 13:24-17:25 = Are Young Athletes Pressured By Their Parents? 17:25-18:08 = How Parents' Pressure Affects Getting Into the Flow State. 18:08-21:38 = Books and Podcast Recommendations For Athletes. 21:38-22:34 = Tips for Better Mental Performance in Sports. 22:34-25:35 = Very Useful Relaxation Techniques to Counter Stress. 25:35-28:18 = Conclusion. Connect with Perry: Instagram @_perryquartuccio Twitter @PerryQuartuccio Below are links to the many resources he recommends: Perry's Mental Performance/Keys to Success Google Drive Folder Mindset: The New Psychology of Success By Carol Dweck (check out our podcast with Josh Summers where he talks about the Growth Mindset LINK IT ) Dr. Robert Gilbert's success hotline phone number: 973-743-4690 (2 minutes of daily motivation through voicemail). Also, you can check out Dr. Gilbert's past success hotlines. Connect with Mind-Design Sports: ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Dr. Giangrasso is a clinical psychologist and founder of “Bergen CBT.” He explains what CBT is and how it can help athletes. Dr. Giangrasso talks about performance anxiety vs performance stress and the one big myth. Other topics include: how does social media contribute to your stress, when and why stress can be good, and signs that you are stressed. Connect with Mind-Design Sports: ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport Listen to our podcast on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Brandon and Josh talk about Yin Yoga and how the practice is different from meditation. They also discuss the benefits of both yoga and meditation, and how meditation is an important part of mental hygiene. They touch on Carol Dweck's theory of the "growth mindset." Books mentioned in the podcast: The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance By George Mumford Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-To Book By Dan Harris The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How By Daniel Coyle Check out Josh's website if you are interested in learning about Yin Yoga and meditation. He has many resources including blogs, podcasts, and videos! Josh's Website: JoshSummers.net Josh's Instagram: JSummers Josh's Free Sports and Mindfulness eBook (Recommended for older, college athletes): The Power of Mindfulness ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport Listen to our podcast on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Brandon and Dr. Kadushin discuss the "practice vs performance mindset", also known as "training vs trusting mindset." Listen to this podcast to learn why "winning practice" is bad. Read our blog to understand why you perform better in practice compared to in competitive situations. Check out Dr. K's website if you're interested in improving your performance. He has blogs and information that is relevant to sports. Currently, he coaches athletes online. Dr. Kadushin's Website - DrKCoaching.com Dr. Kadushin's Instagram - AllDayDrK Time Stamps: 0:00-2:12 = Introducing Our Guest Speaker, Dr. Pete Kadushin 2:12-3:31 = Attending to Physical and Mental Training 3:31-7:00 = Specifics on Training Your Mind 7:00-9:05 = The Continuous Process of Mental Training 9:05-12:55 = Practice vs. Performance Mindsets 12:55-15:01 = Learning to Fail in Practice 15:01-17:13 = Developing a Trusting Mindset 17:13-23:56 = Explaining the Four Core Skills of Peak Performance 23:56-25:21 = The Intricacies of Energy Management 25:21-27:14 = Why is Happiness Important for Athletes? 27:14-29:05 = What Are the Merits of Letting Anger Fuel Your Performance? 29:05-30:52 = Getting Out of a Slump 30:52-33:51 = Commitment and The Mentality of Win or Die (Don't Commit Arson, Kids) 33:51-37:45 = Common Problems Young Athletes Might Face 37:45-41:12 = Dr. Kadushin's Final Thoughts 41:12-42:03 = Outro ► Website: https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Twitter @MindDesignSport Listen to our podcast on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message

Brandon Shintani and Cathleen Small talk about the basics of Sports Psychology and what it is. They touch on techniques like visualization. Cathleen Small is an author who wrote a 6 book series called “Mind vs Muscle: The Psychology of Sports” targeted for young athletes. ► Visit our Website - https://www.mind-designsports.org ► Follow our Instagram @mind_design_sports ► Follow our Twitter @MindDesignSport Listen to our podcast on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Google Podcasts Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mind-design-sports/message