Sports Psychology - Psychathletes

Hello! In this episode, I do a review of a review called “Being in the Zone”: A Systematic Review on the Relationship of Psychological Correlates and the Occurrence of Flow Experiences in Sports' Performance" and discuss flow state AGAIN. We discuss how YOU can induce a state of flow during your performance. Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - ⁠@psychathletes⁠ Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking ⁠HERE⁠ *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - ⁠@ryan_pho⁠ . . . . Intro/Outro Music - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mZhVRA0Rqs

We're back! In this episode I ramble about where I've been the last two years, my on-going battle with self-diagnosed impostor syndrome, and 3 ways you can believe in your performance and accomplishments. Follow PSYCHATHLETES on Instagram for daily tips/advice - @psychathletes Join the PSYCHATHLETES Online Community for free Guided Meditations, Workbooks, Training Videos, and so much more by clicking HERE *** Follow Ryan on Instagram - @ryan_pho . . . . . Inner Drive's Article on Impostor Syndrome - https://blog.innerdrive.co.uk/sports/4-ways-to-manage-imposter-syndrome Intro/Outro Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mZhVRA0Rqs

Amber Balcaen is a Canadian professional stock car racing driver. She competes full-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 30 Ford Fusion for Rette Jones Racing, and she is most known for being the first Canadian woman to win in a NASCAR-sanctioned race in the United States. Amber will be racing in the General Tire 200 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 23rd, which will be airing on Fox. Amber's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amberbalcaen10/?hl=en Amber's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AmberBalcaenRacing Amber's Twitter - https://twitter.com/amberbalcaen10?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Amber's Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@amberbalcaen10 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes If you're interested in 1-on-1 Mindset Training, click this link to schedule a session: https://calendly.com/psych-athletes/30min?month=2022-04 Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify and share what we do with your friends and family!

Rachael Adams is a Professional American indoor volleyball player, she played 4 years at the University of Texas in Austin from 2008-2012, was a member of the United States women's national volleyball team from 2013 - 2022, brought home a Bronze medal in the 2016 Summer Olympics and a gold medalist at the 2014 World Championship. She has been playing professional volleyball all around the world in countries like Italy, Poland, Turkey, and is currently playing her 10th professional volleyball season in Brazil and working on her certification to become a mindset coach so she can help female athletes increase their confidence and take up space on the court. In this episode, we discuss Rachael's professional journey, what mental toughness really means, self-talk, strategies that athletes can use to release stress and anxiety, and how to take up space during games and competitions. All Rachel's links can be found below, including her Instagram and her self-talk page JourneyStrength.  Journey Strength Instagram: @journeystrength Rachael's Instagram: @rachaeladams  Rachael's website: journeystrength.com Psychathletes Patreon: patreon.com/psychathletes Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify and share what we do with your friends and family!

In this episode, Ryan discusses effects of burnout, how to identify the symptoms, and how to avoid or eliminate it. Ryan gives you a few mental techniques that you can use to revive your love for your sport and maintain your health and wellbeing. If you want to support me, my work, and the Psychathletes podcast, you can become a Psychathletes patron by clicking the link below. By choosing to become a patron you'll get access to a patron-only, bonus episode every single month, access to a library of mental resources and techniques - blogs drill videos, lesson videos, etc, priority support from me, and early access to weekly episodes! So instead of having access to weekly episodes on Thursdays, patrons will have access on Mondays to start out the week. For example, this Thursdays episode is already available for Patrons to listen to today. Psychathletes Patreon: patreon.com/psychathletes Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify and share what we do with your friends and family!

Happy New Year!!! In this episode, its only right that we start off the new year by talking about how to set goals and build habits to unlock your peak potential in 2022. Monday, January 10th, we are launching the Psychathletes Patreon. By supporting the Psychathletes platform on Patreon, listeners will get the chance to get early access to episodes, access to the patron only discord channel, access to live Q/As, priority support, weekly mental techniques, bonus episodes every month and our library of unpublished content. Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, the founder of Applied Vision Baseball, Mark Brooks, joins Ryan on the podcast to discuss his journey as an athlete, vision skills and how it relates to mental performance, how to shut off that inner critic, fear of failure and more. Check out Applied Vision Baseball Pitch Recognition and Vision Training here: https://appliedvisionbaseball.com/ Follow Applied Vision Baseball on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/appliedvisionbaseball/?hl=en Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

Rewire Fitness CEO Sun Sachs and Co-Founder Ed Gibbons hop on the podcast to discuss their game-changing new mobile app, the importance of mind/body recovery and readiness to compete, and what mental resilience really means. Rewire Fitness is a neuro-performance mobile app designed to holistically quantify athlete readiness, build mental resilience, and improve mind/body recovery. Download the Rewire Fitness app here: https://rewirefitness.app/partners?via=ryan Follow Rewire Fitness on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/rewirefitness/?hl=en Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

WHAT'S HAPPENING PSYCHATHLETES In this episode Ryan discusses how if we can let go of results and outcomes, we can alleviate anxiety, nerves, and pressure before games and competitions. At the bottom of this episode there's a little Q/A section!! If you have any suggestions for future topics on the Psychathletes Podcast let us know there OR shoot us a DM on Instagram! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode Ryan teaches you the importance of set breathing patterns during high-pressure situations, how to breathe during these situations properly, and some rhythmic breathing patterns you can start using today to enhance your performance. If you guys also want your questions answered on the Psychathletes podcast make sure you follow us on Instagram and join our Facebook Group! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this very special episode Ryan answers questions about maintaining focus, how to incorporate visualization into our daily routine, how to maintain a pregame routine, and perfectionism. If you guys also want your questions answered on the Psychathletes podcast make sure you follow us on Instagram and join our Facebook Group! **OR** If you're listening on Spotify answer the poll below! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan invites founder of Everything Athletes, Kim Carducci, on the podcast to discuss athletic identity, the power of thought, taking action, and the state of mental health and wellbeing in sports. Kim Carducci is the founder of EverythingAthletes. Everything Athletes is a content organization dedicated to growing awareness around mental health for athletes. Kimberly Carducci is a former D1 Swimmer & Mental Health Advocate. She was a 4-time State Champion, 4-time Scholastic All-American, 4-time All-State Selection and an 8-time All-American Honoree. Purchase "I of the Tiger" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737680122 Everything Athletes Website: https://www.everythingathletes.com/ Social media: @everythingathletesdotcom (link: https://www.instagram.com/everythingathletesdotcom/) Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes

In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of enjoying the sport that you play, the impact it has on your performance, and how to start enjoying the game you love again. Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan hosts a Q/A podcast from submissions via Instagram. In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of separating athletic identity from life in general, team cohesion, being the underdog, the problem with proving others wrong, and more. https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan discusses how the sensation of fear is built through our thought processes, how we can take preventative measures against this fear, and what we can do about it in the moment. https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan discusses the effects positive and negative thought has on neural processes and brain function, ultimately affecting our performance. https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan explains the neuroscience behind mindfulness techniques, how it rewires and restructures our brain, and how it affects our performance. https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, we're going to be discussing the olympics, the athletes competing, the big topic and theme of mental health and performance, and what we can learn from elite athletes competing at the highest level. https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan discusses several techniques that you can start using right now to eliminate nerves, anxiety, and fear during your competitions. All of the resources and techniques referenced in this podcast are featured in our Facebook Group as well as our 9 Mental Drills that you can use right now to start unlocking your peak potential. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

We're back! In this episode Ryan discusses the detrimental effects of a perfectionist mindset and unrealistic expectations, how we can eliminate these things, and how we can alleviate the stress and pressure that we put on our shoulders during games and competitions. All of the resources and techniques referenced in this podcast are featured in our Facebook Group as well as our 9 Mental Drills that you can use right now to start unlocking your peak potential. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode Ryan explains the importance of "Flow State", the 5 key concepts crucial to inducing "Flow State" at will, and how to master them. https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan discusses how pressure is a construct created by external factors, and a few tips and techniques that we can use to alleviate stress, pressure, and the effects of created expectations during games and competitions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan discusses how we can control our body in order to induce a state of presence, focus, and attention in our minds. If you want access to our 9 Mental Drills as well as our Goal-Setting Workbook, join our Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of confidence in sports performance, the confidence equation, and two strategies that you can begin using today to consistently build confidence and break the mental rollercoaster. If you want access to our 9 Mental Drills as well as our Goal-Setting Workbook, join our Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :).

In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of self-fulfilling cycles, how they're formed, and the impact that they have on not only our performance during games and competitions, but on our wellbeing in general.

In this episode, Ryan talks about what mental toughness really means, and how you can go about ACTUALLY building mental toughness in day-to-day life, so that you can go into high-pressure situations in games and competitions with confidence and a strengthened mind. Parents and athletes join our Facebook Group to claim our FREE 9 Mental Drills that you can use to begin training your mind and unlocking your peak potential. https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Make sure you guys follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share what we do with your friends and family! It's the biggest way to support us right now, and we would really appreciate it :). Here's the article from James Clear : https://jamesclear.com/mental-toughness

In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of dealing with criticisms and judgements with a certain sense of perspective - allowing these things to fuel you but not letting them consume you.

In this episode, Ryan explains cognitive distortions and self-destructive thought-patterns, why they are detrimental to our performance and wellbeing, and how we can overcome them.

In the Season Finale of Season 1, Ryan discusses the impact of the subconscious mind on in-game performance, and how resisting negative thoughts or experiences during competition prolongs their impact. This episode will give you a technique that you can use to begin immediately overcoming overthinking, anxiety, nervousness, and hesitation during your performance.

In this episode, Ryan lays out a 3-step plan you can begin using immediately to start having control over emotions during competition. Emotional mastery is a high-level skill that all elite athletes possess.

Ryan and Mitch discuss the intricacies and nuances of positioning ourselves to succeed in a team environment. Respect from our teammates and coaches is crucial to our athletic success and performance, and we're going to show you the best way to do so!

In this episode, we give you guys tips and mental techniques you can implement immediately to start building habits that will be beneficial to you, and start removing negative habits. Cleansing ourselves of bad habits is the best way to become more productive and efficient in your pursuit of athletic greatness.

What's happening Psychathletes! In today's episode Ryan walks you through how to begin meditating, and details how it can help you control and deflect limiting beliefs, negative beliefs, low-confidence, anxiety, nervousness, and all the bad stuff through meditating!

In this episode we go into depth about how coaches often tell us to visualize, without telling us how to visualize properly and the most effective way to do so. Leave us a review, it helps us out a lot!

What's up Psychathletes, welcome to podcast episode 24. In this episode Mitch and Ryan discuss the importance of always giving 100% both on and off the field. We also talk about how to navigate a team setting where being the "try hard", player on the team will always beat out the other kids who think it's cool to not try and to not always give all out effort. ALSO- If you guys have any questions you want to ask us in our podcasts make sure you join our mindset group using the link below! Every other Saturday we host a live podcast we stream on discord and answer all your guys questions live. So click below and don't miss out! Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Mindset Group Link: https://discord.gg/NKfzdXNvdx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychathletes/

In this episode we discuss the introduction of our new Mindset Group! We talk about what you can expect from it, what you can get out of it, and what we hope it becomes! To join the Mindset Group, it's completely free just click this link : https://discord.gg/PaedQVjdrN Follow us on Instagram! @psychathletes Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Leave us a review! Reviews help our podcast and the Psychathletes brand grow!

Our minds are like a muscle, and if they're not loosened, relax, or prepped for gametime our performance is going to suffer! In this episode we talk about numerous strategies we can use to lock in the zone before games and warm up our mind for competition.

In today's episode we sit down with American Olympic Heptathlete Annie Kunz. We discuss how Annie deals with mental hurtles and anxiety on the biggest stage. This is one of the most important podcasts for athletes to listen to as she is an ultimate embodiment of mental strength. Giving insight on self image and mindsets to take on while competing. Follow Annie on Instagram @annie_kunz7: https://www.instagram.com/annie_kunz7/?hl=en Join our Discord, where we give you live daily mental tips, on-demand advice, and you can talk to like-minded athletes from all over the world. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PaedQVjdrN Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993

We discuss James Clear's "Atomic Habits" and the real truth about finding motivation, breaking bad habits, and forming new ones. A key point is that a lot of people are asking the wrong questions. Instead of asking yourself "how can I reach my goal?" ask yourself "how do I become the person I want to be?" We also discuss how we need to make starting our good habits easier in our environment and making starting bad habits harder in our environment. Join our Discord, where we give you live daily mental tips, on-demand advice, and you can talk to like-minded athletes from all over the world. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PaedQVjdrN Follow us on Instagram: @psychathletes Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993

Follow Izzy on Instagram @izzybrown52: https://www.instagram.com/izzybrown52/?hl=en Join our Discord, where we give you live daily mental tips, on-demand advice, and you can talk to like-minded athletes from all over the world. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PaedQVjdrN Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 In this episode we speak with Minnesota Soccer Athlete, Izzy Brown. We discuss her recruitment process as well as her experience as a D1 collegiate athlete. We also compare and contrast different mental tools athletes can use when dealing with tremendous pressure while competing. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychathletes

In this episode we speak with one of the top volleyball recruiters in the nation Kara Hill. We discuss volleyball in the US, and how many serious volleyball players look for opportunity to play professionally outside of the US, a stark contrast from a majority of sports played in America. We also compare and contrast the differences between, high school volleyball coaches and private volleyball coaches, and how early adoption into private training can give a significant edge to an athlete both physically and mentally. Join our Discord, where we give you live daily mental tips, on-demand advice, and you can talk to like-minded athletes from all over the world. Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PaedQVjdrN Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychathletes Kara's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vballrecruiter/

We discuss the nuances of sports anxiety in this episode, and we talk about practical strategies we can use to identify aspects of anxiety within our selves and our performance in competition. We really try to be candid about our thoughts and feelings related to anxiety, and we talk about our own personal experiences that we feel that a lot of athletes can relate to. Finally, we discuss strategies that can be implemented immediately in progressing our mental game and what you can do right now to improve your mental.

In this inspiring episode we talk with world-record-holder, adventurer, and extreme athlete Jonas Deichmann! We discuss finding happiness in the small moments, the hard moments, and celebrating little victories. We also talk about how nothing rewarding comes easy, and the benefits of getting out of our comfort zone! Jonas Deichmann is the first person to cross Eurasia by human power and has set multiple World Records for the fastest cycling across Europe and Eurasia, and cycled the entire length of the americas unsupported in a record-breaking 97 days. He has also cycled the world's three big continental crossings in record speed by finishing the Cape-to-Cape adventure. Jonas' Instagram: @jonas_deichmann Jonas' Website: www.jonasdeichmann.com Follow our Instagram! @psychathletes Join our Discord, where we give you live daily mental tips, on-demand advice, and you can talk to like-minded athletes from all over the world. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PaedQVjdrN Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993

In episode 15 we interview certified strength coach and former D1 Track athlete Noel Comrie, where we discuss the grind of strength training, breaking through mental barriers, and getting into that mythical zone. Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychathletes Join our Discord, where we give you live daily mental tips, on-demand advice, and you can talk to like-minded athletes from all over the world. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PaedQVjdrN Noel's links: Website - www.noelcomfit.com Instagram - @noelcom_fit Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993

In this episode, we discuss how those we surround ourselves with can impact our mindset, and how we can fight the limiting beliefs that are imposed on us. Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychathletes Join our Discord, where we give you live daily mental tips, on-demand advice, and you can talk to like-minded athletes from all over the world. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PaedQVjdrN Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993

In light of Thanksgiving, we talk about how being thankful is one of the strongest human emotions, having perspective on your situation in comparison to those who are less fortunate, and how a good perspective and an appreciation for your life can motivate you to pursue your goals in sports. Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychathletes Join our Discord, where we give you live daily mental tips, on-demand advice, and you can talk to like-minded athletes from all over the world. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PaedQVjdrN Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993

Join our Discord, where we give you live daily mental tips, on-demand advice, and you can talk to like-minded athletes from all over the world. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PaedQVjdrN Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Follow Mat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopenwaterswimmingcoach/ Website: mathawkes.co.uk

Join our Discord, where we give you live daily mental tips, on-demand advice, and you can talk to like-minded athletes from all over the world. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PaedQVjdrN Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Take your Meyers Briggs Test here: https://www.16personalities.com

In todays podcast we speak to legendary Laney College Head Coach John Beam. You might know Coach Beam from the Netflix Series 'Last Chance U', but his coaching philosophy and community involvement are much deeper. Checkout Coach Beam's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/coachjohnbeam/ Join our Discord, where we give you live daily mental tips, on-demand advice, and you can talk to like-minded athletes from all over the world. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PaedQVjdrN Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993

In episode nine we speak with coach Garrison Roy about the stigma behind meditation, best practices for a winning mindset, and much more! To check out more about Coach Garrison Roy, tap the links below! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/royalper4mance/ Tread Athletics: treadathletics.com Check out our Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/psychathletes/ Join our Discord, where we give you live daily mental tips, on-demand advice, and you can talk to like-minded athletes from all over the world. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PaedQVjdrN Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993

In this moving episode, we talk with coach, player, and founder of H.A.W.K. Baseball Drexel Smith about his inspirational life story and the benefits of coaching players as humans rather than just numbers and jerseys. Drexel Smith Instagram: drexel.smith Drexel Smith H.A.W.K/podcast/Youtube links: myurls.co/hawkngo Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/855861778595993 Follow our instagram! @Psychathletes Join our Discord, where we give you live daily mental tips, on-demand advice, and you can talk to like-minded athletes from all over the world. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/PaedQVjdrN