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Welcome to the Success Starts Within podcast! Sport psychology consultant and mental performance coach, Eli Straw, discusses mental game and sport psychology tips, tools, and techniques you can use to elevate your mindset and reach peak performance.

Eli Straw


    • Oct 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Sports Psychology Coaching

    How to Use Self-Talk During Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 8:26


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Develop a Better Attitude in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 8:31


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Not Playing Well in Practice? Ask Yourself These Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 9:51


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Build a Winning Mindset in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 13:48


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Should you be relaxed when you play?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 9:59


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Build Social Awareness in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 10:23


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Get Rid of Negative Thoughts During Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 7:09


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Why Self-Awareness is Key to Athletic Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 11:05


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Manage Distractions in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 10:30


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Stop Getting Upset After Mistakes During Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 11:42


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Game vs Practice Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 11:58


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Strategy to Manage Social Approval in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 9:37


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Negative Self-Talk in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 8:52


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Perfectionism in Sports Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 11:08


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Stop Hyper-Focusing on Feedback During Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 11:05


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Fear of Failure in Sports Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 11:55


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Techniques to Mentally Reset During Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 8:58


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Sports Performance Anxiety Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 16:32


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Become a More Consistent Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 9:48


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Improve Motivation in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 8:58


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    5 Sport Psychology Tips for Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 12:51


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    What Techniques Reduce Sports Anxiety?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 13:37


    Mindfulness Video: https://youtu.be/Fp3Yxt2GHHUGuided Meditation: https://youtu.be/YWXPTeU8ivw ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Feeling Nervous vs Playing Nervous

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 8:02


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    3 Tips to Improve Mental Toughness in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 8:51


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Should You Quit Your Sport if it's Causing You Anxiety?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 8:50


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Mental Coaching for Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 7:19


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    How Expectations Impact Performace in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 10:47


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Turn bad Games into Growth Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 10:51


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Case Study: How Mental Coaching Improved This Player's Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 10:14


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Goal Setting for Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 12:15


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    How to Increase Focus in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 13:41


    Unlock your full potential as an athlete by learning how to improve your focus in sports. In this episode, I break down what focus really means from a sport psychology perspective, why it's so important for consistent performance, and practical steps you can use right away to sharpen your concentration.You'll discover:✅ What focus in sports actually is (and why most athletes misunderstand it)✅ Why improving focus is key to building confidence and consistency✅ 4 powerful tips to improve your focus:Whether you struggle with distractions, overthinking, or pressure during games, these focus techniques will help you play freely, stay present, and perform at your best. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    What is the Best Motivation for Athletes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 11:00


    What is the best motivation for athletes?

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    What Causes Sports Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 11:49


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    How to handle nerves at the beginning of the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 10:10


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Mentally Train While Injured

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 9:14


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    5 Confidence-Draining Habits Athletes Need to Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 9:14


    Building confidence episode: https://youtu.be/EyNb_ujQtRM ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    How to Mentally Prepare for Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 15:15


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    3 Pregame Mental Toughness Exercises

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 5:08


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Tip to Stop Overthinking as an Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 8:38


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Benefits of Mental Performance Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 6:55


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    What to Do When You're Scared to Make a Mistake

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 12:37


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    2. Why Confidence Can't Be Based on Results (And What to Do Instead)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 9:10


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    3 Tips to Manage Fear of Disappointment in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 11:57


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Child Build a Growth Mindset in Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 9:22


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    4 Steps to Recover Mentally From a Bad Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 12:25


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Mindfulness for Athletes: Simple Exercises to Improve Focus and Calm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 11:57


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Help Your Child Calm Nerves Before Games (10 Tips)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 24:43


    Does your young athlete struggle with nerves and anxiety before games? Learn 10 tips you can apply to help them calm their nerves before competition and play confidently and freely. ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Self-Talk Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 11:10


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Not Playing Well Post Injury? Try These Tips!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 10:44


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    How to Stop Overcorrecting After Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 9:10


    ➡️ Interested in 1-1 mental performance coaching? Schedule your free introductory call to learn more: https://www.successstartswithin.com/get-coaching

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    Athlete Mental Training: Guide to mental training for athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 19:46


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