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Sports Psychology: Where sports and the mind meld. We talk all about how the mind can directly impact the performance and lives of athletes and others in the sports industry.

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    Wheelz Up! with guest Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 45:33 Transcription Available


    What an amazing special guest we have this episode!Born with Spina Bifida and adopted at an early age, Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham was set up for an extremely challenging life. However, starting with his his first drop in at the age of 8, he was prepared to overcome those. Multiple Guinness World RecordsCreator of Wheelchair Motorcross (WCMX)Member of Nitro CircusOpening Ceremonies performer for 2016 Rio ParalympicsMotivational speakerWheelz has rolled over all those challenges that would make anyone stumble and made an explosive impact in life. It is with great pleasure and honor that we welcome Mr. Fotheringham to the show. We talk about the crazy life that he has lived and how his mind has played a large role behind the scenes. Support the show

    Yapping at Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 31:09 Transcription Available


    We all use self talk in some form or fashion. This is especially true for athletes. They are seen muttering to themselves after plays, analyzing what they did wrong, or even trying to hype themselves for a big game or play. What exactly is self talk and does it really help?In this episode, we look at three published studies from the Journal of Applied Sports Psychology (all cited below) that look into self talk. Will we find that self talk helps? Can we utilize negative self talk to our advantage? We will even see a comparison of self talk to other ways that athlete's attempt to improve performance such as the utilization of caffeine or the mysticism of that lucky article of clothing.Studies Cited:Cooper, K. B., Wilson, M. R., & Jones, M. I. (2020). Fast talkers? Investigating the influence of self-talk on mental toughness and finish times in 800-meter runners. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 33(5), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2020.1735574 DeWolfe, C. E. J., Scott, D., & Seaman, K. A. (2020). Embrace the challenge: Acknowledging a challenge following negative Self-Talk improves performance. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 33(5), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2020.1795951 Wolch, N. J., Arthur-Cameselle, J. N., Keeler, L. A., & Suprak, D. N. (2020). The effects of a brief mindfulness intervention on basketball free-throw shooting performance under pressure. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 33(5), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2020.1720044Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    Mental Jiu Jitsu with guest Lydia Alabach

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 61:02 Transcription Available


    In this bonus hour-long episode we welcome special guest, Lydia Alabach. Lydia is a Gracie University instructor for Women Empowered and currently an instructor-in-training for their Combatives program.We discuss many of the mental aspects of self-defense that are taught in the programs that she teaches and how they can relate into our world of sports. As a society, we often hold an unrealistic expectation for our athletes to be turned on all the time and carry a persona 24/7. This episode is meant to connect that strain to the strain of another very important conversation in our society today. Athletes are human too and deserve to have that time where they can be themselves and enjoy being human.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    Monday Night Momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 33:14 Transcription Available


    And we are back!!! In today's episode, we talk about momentum swings in games and how they can impact our mental performance. The Las Vegas Raiders hosted the Baltimore Ravens on September 13, 2021 for Monday Night Football. After a long and hard fought game, we enter the discussion in overtime as the Raiders completed what was initially believed to be a game-winning touchdown pass.The sequences that followed after had a definitive and clear effect on the mental performance of the athletes on the field.Momentum plays a massive role in sports. But it also robs us of our cognitive focus if we do not have the ability to process the emotions and not allow them to take over our mental state.Segment Breakdown:1. We layout what the moment was and set the scene.2. Why momentum is important and the impact it has.3. How the direction of momentum swing effects its impact.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    What Do Athletes Have to Fear?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 32:43 Transcription Available


    Fear is a major part of everyone's lives. Sometimes it can be called many different things (anxiety, stress, nerves, etc) because we, ironically, are afraid to be afraid (or at least admit to it). Fear does not discriminate who it affects or even what the object of your fear is. You can be afraid of both good and bad things. Athletes are just like everyone else. They have their own fears that can prevent them from performing at their peak level.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    Sports Psychologist Vs Psychologist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 31:38 Transcription Available


    On the heels of the Naomi Osaka episode, a question is raised. What is  the difference between sports psychologists and a psychologist who does  therapy? In this episode we answer that question and what can be done to  help athletes.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    Naomi Osaka and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 32:51 Transcription Available


    While on vacation, there was a major shake up in the tennis world. In this episode we look at the incident of Naomi Osaka and talk about athlete mental health. Will this impact the sports psychology field? Could this be a turning point in sport culture's negative stigma on seeking mental performance and mental health help? Maybe we need to rethink how we view and treat athletes in this regard.Reach out through our social media platforms @MindFullSports on Facebook or Twitter and let us know your thoughts.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    Break the Chains or Make the Change?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 12:02 Transcription Available


    There are 2 main ways to change our mindset. We can either try to break old habits or create new habits.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    Welcome to the Journey for Better Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 2:13 Transcription Available


    Welcome everyone! This short trailer will give you an overview of what MindFullSports is all about.Music credit to: An Epic Story by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US NoR2jI8zLOOtuuhhcriDSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    Mindsets of Competitive Success: Perfectionism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 33:15 Transcription Available


    Perfectionism is a mindset that we can all struggle with. There are many risks to this mindset, but can any of these risks be used in a positive way? What is one thing anyone with this mindset needs to help be successful?This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/05/12/mindsets-of-competitive-success-perfectionism/ NoR2jI8zLOOtuuhhcriDSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    Mindsets of Competitive Success: Bestism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 32:23 Transcription Available


    The middle step in our three mindsets of competitive success: Bestism.  What is bestism and how is it different from mastery and perfectionism? This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/04/28/mindsets-of-competitive-success-bestism/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    Mindsets of Competitive Success: Mastery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 26:09 Transcription Available


    Mastery is the most basic of our three mindsets for competitive success. We dive into what is mastery, the two types of drive behind mastery, and the pros and cons. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/04/21/mindsets-of-competitive-success-mastery/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    Mastery Vs Bestism Vs Perfectionism

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 13:48 Transcription Available


    This is the first in a four-part series on competitive mindsets. I believe there are three distinct mindsets. We can try to simply be masters of our craft, be the best at what we do, or strive for the ever elusive perfection.This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/04/14/mastery-vs-bestism-vs-perfectionism/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    The Nitty Gritty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 15:29 Transcription Available


    An  athlete's career is short in the scheme of life. However, that does not  mean that they do not require a gritty mindset. The pressures placed on  athletes increases their need for grit. What is grit and what can  impact it? This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/04/07/the-nitty-gritty/Support the show

    Assertive Aggression

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 17:08 Transcription Available


    Is it assertion or is it aggression? There is a key distinction between the two, but that distinction can also make things a little murky. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/03/31/assertive-aggression-blog5/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    It Takes A Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 13:24 Transcription Available


    Coaches are supposed to be there for their athletes. Who is there for the coaches? This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/03/24/it-takes-a-team-blog-4/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    Opening the Playbook

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 15:15 Transcription Available


    How do we handle youth sports? This episode can also be viewed in blog form at https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/03/17/opening-the-playbook/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    Coaching Sport Psychology

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 16:59 Transcription Available


    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/03/10/coaching-sport-psychology/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    Beyond the Physical Injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 16:30 Transcription Available


    This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/02/10/beyond-the-physical-injury-blog-2/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

    Why Sports Psychology?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 9:13 Transcription Available


    This episode stems from the MindFullSports blog: https://mindfullsports.wordpress.com/2021/01/27/why-sports-psychology-blog-1/ CJU1HggXfXDDJrjRXCjASupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/MindFullSports)

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